Joni Mitchell Earns Standing Ovation for Performing at The Grammys For The First Time Ever

Joni Mitchell wowed the audience with a historic performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The iconic singer, introduced by Brandi Carlile, received accolades for her groundbreaking contributions to the world of music.

In her introduction, Carlile acknowledged Mitchell's profound influence on aspiring singer-songwriters, stating, "Whether we realize it or not, anyone who ever dreamed of becoming a truly self-revealing singer-songwriter did it standing on the shoulders of Joni Mitchell."

Carlile praised Mitchell as one of the most influential and emotionally generous creators in human history, emphasizing how she redefined the purpose of a song to reflect the depths of a person's soul.

Taking the Grammys stage for the first time in her illustrious career, the 80-year-old 'Big Yellow Taxi' singer delivered a heartfelt performance of 'Both Sides Now.' Seated on a throne surrounded by chandeliers, Mitchell was joined by Carlile, Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig of the pop act Lucius and other musicians, earning a well-deserved standing ovation from the crowd.

Joni Mitchell Won a Grammy!

While this marked Mitchell's debut performance at the Grammys, it wasn't her first appearance on the red carpet. A 10-time Grammy Award winner with 18 nominations, Mitchell secured her 10th Grammy win in the Best Folk Album category for 'Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live].' Competing against notable nominees like Paul Simon, The Milk Carton Kids, Dom Flemons, Rufus Wainwright and Nickel Creek, Mitchell's victory added another milestone to her illustrious career.

The Grammy win was the crowning achievement of a remarkable year for Mitchell, who returned to the stage at the Newport Folk Festival in July 2022 after a two-decade hiatus. Her performance, recorded and released as the 2023 album, marked a triumphant comeback following a challenging period, including a brain aneurysm in 2015.

Reflecting on her journey, Mitchell admitted, "I'm learning. I'm looking at videos that are on the net to see where I put my fingers, you know. It's amazing what an aneurysm knocks out – how to get out of a chair!... You have to relearn everything." Billy Porter expressed admiration, "We are all better artists because of the lines you dared to cross, Joni Mitchell, you are marvellous."