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Joni Mitchell Honored With Juno Lifetime Achievement Award
19 Feb
Summary
- Joni Mitchell will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2026 Juno Awards.
- Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will perform a tribute.
- Mitchell, a Canadian icon, has won ten Grammys and five Junos.
Joni Mitchell, a celebrated folk singer and songwriter, is set to receive a prestigious lifetime achievement award at the upcoming 2026 Juno Awards. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will honor Mitchell, recognizing her as "one of Canada's most influential and enduring creative voices."
As part of the tribute, fellow Canadian artists Sarah McLachlan and roots singer Allison Russell are scheduled to perform. This recognition highlights Mitchell's remarkable career, which includes ten Grammy Awards and five Juno Awards.
Mitchell's impact on music began in the 1960s and 1970s, cementing her status as a peer to icons like Bob Dylan. Despite facing health challenges since a 2015 aneurysm, she has made notable returns to the public eye.
These include a surprise appearance at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival and a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in October 2024. The 55th Juno Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 29 in Hamilton, Ontario, hosted by Mae Martin.
