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Joni Mitchell has quietly followed Neil Young and put her music back on Spotify. Unlike Young, there was no official statement from Mitchell or her camp announcing or explaining the decision. Rather, it was fans on social media who noticed her catalog was back and spread with the news with all-caps fervor: “JONI MITCHELL MUSIC BACK ON SPOTIFY THIS IS NOT A DRILL,” tweeted one user.   A rep for Mitchell did not immediately return Rolling Stone’s request for comment. Mitchell pulled her music from the…

The Library of Congress recognized Elton John and Bernie Taupin‘s contributions to modern music on Wednesday night with a gala where they awarded the songwriting pair with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The event, held at Washington, D.C.’s D.A.R. Constitution Hall, included performances by the duo’s famous fans singing their songs: Metallica performed “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding,” Annie Lennox sang “Border Song” and joined Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile for “I’m Still Standing,” and Charlie…

Remember when the Grammys used to suck every year? These days, nobody does. The Grammy ceremony has been on a historic roll ever since 2021, when they finally figured out how to stop doing a normal award show, and turn it into (as host Trevor Noah said) “a concert where we give out awards.” Grammy Night now has blown up into a ritual that really feels like a full-blast fan celebration. Last night’s excellent Grammy bash had no stupid comedy skits, no cringey presenter chit-chat — just memorable music moments, along…

The 2024 Grammys saw moments filled with tears, laughter, surprises and more during Sunday’s awards ceremony. From Taylor Swift making history with her win for album of the year to Jay-Z criticizing the Recording Academy and Miley Cyrus finally winning her first Grammy, here are some of the most memorable moments from music‘s biggest night. Taylor Swift Wins Big and Announces New Album Taylor Swift‘s night at the 2024 Grammys proved to be memorable as the singer not only made history but also…

Taylor Swift made history, SZA gave a moving speech, Miley Cyrus sounded incredible — and Tracy Chapman defined 'triumphant return' These days, the Grammy snoozefests of years past are just a distant memory. For a few years now, Music’s Biggest Night has felt like a show made by people who actually love music (imagine that!). This year’s ceremony fell in line with that trend, with more than three hours of heartstring-tugging, vocals-blazing moments from the biggest stars of…

Joni Mitchell will have a lot of company when she takes the stage on Sunday, Feb. 4, for her first-ever Grammy Awards performance. Her friend and collaborator Brandi Carlile will be performing alongside her, as will Jacob Collier, Allison Russell, Sista Strings, Lucius, and Blake Mills, according to executive producer Raj Kapoor. As for what they’ll be performing? “It will be a song that I think everybody knows,” Kapoor tells our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, “and if you are a Joni Mitchell fan, it’s the song that…

The singer-songwriter joined Brandi Carlile onstage at the same venue back in October If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Joni Mitchell is returning to one of the most iconic venues in the U.S. On Tuesday, the legendary musician — who will perform at the Grammys this weekend — announced that she’ll be playing the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 19 this year. “The legendary Joni Mitchell…

Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell will perform at the 2024 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy announced Sunday. The appearance will be Mitchell’s first-ever performance at the ceremony. She is also attending the awards show as a nominee for best folk album for Joni Mitchell At Newport . Previously announced Grammy performers include Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott and U2. Mitchell, 80, received a Recording Academy lifetime…

Nine-time Grammy winner and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient had never performed on Music's Biggest Night Joni Mitchell will perform on the Grammy stage for the first time in her legendary career at the 2024 award show, taking place Sunday, February 4 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. The singer-songwriter, who is nominated for Best Folk Album for Joni Mitchell at Newport, previously received the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. However, Mitchell has never performed…

“I found a piece of my peace right here in Georgia,” says Chaka Khan, who just started a new life in the big rural property she purchased in that state. She recently sat in her bedroom there, gazing at the trees outside, and looked back at her life and career for our new interview with her, which you can hear on the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. Some highlights follow; to hear the full interview, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just press play…