Joni Mitchell Confirms First-Ever Grammy Performance

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Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell’s remarkable comeback continues with the announcement today (Jan. 28) that she will perform for the first time ever at next week’s Grammy Awards. The 80-year old legend, whose surprise 2022 Newport Folk Festival set is nominated for best folk album, joins a lineup also featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, U2, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Burna Boy, Luke Combs and Billy Joel.

Mitchell, 80, suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015 and her Newport appearance was just her second time on stage in front of a large audience since 2013. Since then, she’s performed live again on several occasions with Brandi Carlile.

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Mitchell previously received the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. The 66th Grammys will be held Feb. 4 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.

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