(Washington) A year after being celebrated at the Kennedy Center, Canadian singer Joni Mitchell will return to Washington to pick up another honour: the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress.
Mitchell, 79, is widely regarded as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of her time, with her best-known works such as Chelsea Morning, Big Yellow Taxi and Free Man in Paris.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement that Mitchell’s work has left a distinctive mark on American and international culture. She added that the artist had an influence on several artists and music lovers.
Mitchell, who lives in Los Angeles, will be honored on 1er March during a tribute concert that aired March 31 on PBS stations. Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Carole King have already received this award.
The artist thanked the Library of Congress for awarding him this prestigious award.
Mitchell had also been honored as MusiCares Person of the Year ahead of last year’s Grammys. After nearly two decades away, she returned to the stage in August and plans to perform again next June.