The Library of Congress salutes musician Joni Mitchell and awards her the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
After getting her start in coffee shops Joni Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as "Both Sides, Now." While her early material is often categorized as "folk," she became a household name with music that defies categorization. In 2023 Joni Mitchell is honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.