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Joni Mitchell sworn in as a U.S. citizen

Mitchell, who has lived mostly in California for decades, took the oath after a New York Times songwriter ranking omitted her over her Canadian citizenship; a very polite protest.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:19 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Photo: Library of Congress Life · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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First reported by Variety: “Joni Mitchell Sworn In as a U.S. Citizen, Capping ‘a Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 3:19 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Mitchell, US.
BBN covered this story before: Mitchell's pick ends Eagles' drought; Lawson felt alone in F1 (October 11).

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VarietyJoni Mitchell Sworn In as a U.S. Citizen, Capping ‘a Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorJoni Mitchell was sworn in as a U.S. citizen today, sixty-two years after her journey began, and it follows a New York Times list of great American songwriters that left her off because she was Canadian.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo a newspaper snubbed her and she answered with paperwork. I'd like to be left off a list, please.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRex has a list of his own coming, so keep your eye on the sports desk.

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