Nine years ago, there was uncertainty among Joni Mitchell fans about whether they’d ever witness her perform again after she suffered an aneurysm that initially silenced her voice. However, in recent years, the acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and folk music legend has been making a remarkable recovery.
In a surprising turn of events, Mitchell graced the stage at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022, astonishing the music world. Now, at the age of 80, she’s poised to make her debut appearance at the Grammy Awards. While details about her performance remain shrouded in mystery, fans are buzzing with excitement, speculating whether she’ll take the stage alone or with special guests.
Throughout her illustrious career, Mitchell has been a recipient of multiple Grammy Awards, including a prestigious lifetime achievement Grammy in 2002. This year, she’s nominated for Best Folk Album for “Joni Mitchell at Newport,” a record featuring collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Brandi Carlile, Wynonna Judd, and Marcus Mumford. Mitchell’s Newport performance marked her first ticketed live show in over two decades, hailed by critics as a revival of her iconic sound.
Apart from Mitchell, the Grammy Awards will feature performances by an array of top-tier artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott, Burna Boy, and U2, among others. Notably, Billy Joel is also set to make an appearance, coinciding with the release of his first pop single in nearly two decades, titled “Turn the Lights Back On.”
