Joni Mitchell has won this year's Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, joining singers like Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks and Stevie Wonder in receiving the honor from the Library of Congress.
Since emerging from the Canadian coffeehouse scene nearly 60 years ago, Mitchell has been a pathbreaking voice in folk music and beyond, with recordings such as"Joni Mitchell's music and artistry have left a distinct impression on American culture and internationally, crossing from folk music with a distinctive voice whose songs will stay with us for the ages," said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in a statement.
"This is a very prestigious award," Mitchell said in the Library of Congress press release."Thank you for honoring me." The award will be presented during a concert scheduled to be broadcast nationally on PBS on March 31.
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