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Joni will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 JUNO Awards. She will be celebrated with one of Canada’s highest artistic distinctions at the ceremony in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 29. The National Arts Centre will present the accolade in recognition of her unparalleled influence on music and culture across generations. More information here
Today, SOCAN launches Music Creator Day to celebrate Canadian music, and the talented songwriters, composers and music publishers who make it possible. This year marks SOCAN's 100th Anniversary of championing Canadian music creators - empowering them to tell our stories, enrich our culture, and earn a living from their craft. Acknowledged by the Honourable Senator René Cormier on Nov. 4, 2025, in the Senate, and Member of Parliament David Myles in the House of Commons on Nov. 6, 2025, from now on, November 7 will be recognized annually as Music Creator Day, coinciding with the birthday of iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
"Thank you for honouring my work in this manner," said Mitchell. "Although I have lived mostly in the States since I was 21, I live part-time in B.C. I have always been proud to be a Canadian, and lately more than ever." More information here
"Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980)" has been nominated in the "Best Historical Album" category. (Patrick Milligan & Joni Mitchell, compilation producers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer). The Grammy Award ceremony will be held on February 1. More information here
Joni will receive the cultural impact award for "Both Sides, Now," which the organization says "left an indelible mark on music and culture, inspiring generations with its timeless beauty and profound artistry." The SOCAN Awards will be held on Sept. 24 at Toronto's Rebel concert venue, with winners in a multitude of categories announced during the event. More information here
Cher and Joni were among the stars who joined Cyndi Lauper Saturday night at the Hollywood Bowl for the final concert of her farewell tour.
Lauper and Mitchell joined forces for a cover of "Carey." SZA, John Legend, Trombone Shorty and Jake Wesley Rogers also joined the festivities at various points. More information here . Photo courtesy The Hollywood Bowl.
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Ten of the areas best musicians will perform songs from across Joni's career in a largely acoustic, intimate format. JVs Restaurant and Bar, January 9, 4-7 pm. More information here
Celebrating the brilliance of Joni's Ballads, Art Songs, and Jazz, The Joni Mitchell Situation invites you to come in out of the wet cold to hear her words and music live, presented with heart and good humor. Kate Foley-Beining on vocals, piano, guitar, and dulcimer is backed by Sonoma County jazz greats: Tom Shader on bass, Kevin Dillon on drums, and Christian Foley-Beining on guitar. Experience her genre-bending array of styles from Goodbye Porkpie Hat to The Fiddle and the Drum, from Black Crow to Shine. More information here
Back by Popular Demand!!! A musical journey through the songs and stories of Joni Mitchell
This intimate tribute honors the timeless music and beloved classics like Both Sides Now, A Case of You, Big Yellow Taxi, The Circle Game, and more—presented in a listening-room setting perfectly suited to her work by NYC Vocalist BarbaraAnn Little
Faithful to the originals, with personal interpretation and stories that bring the songs to life. More information here
"I will be playing with a seven piece band and we will be performing everything from Song to a Seagull and Blue through her Jazz era with Mingus and “Shadows and Light” up until today with her Newport Jazz live record. Plus, we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “Hejira”. I also play the dulcimer and guitar!" More information here
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