“I AM OFFICIALLY AN AMERICAN,” country singer-songwriter Lindsay Ell introduced through Instagram on Thursday (Dec. 8).
The Canada native shared pictures of a celebration thrown earlier within the yr by members of nation group Little Big Town when she handed her American citizenship take a look at, and celebrated now formally having twin citizenship within the United States and Canada.
“Earlier this year on the road when I passed my citizenship test, @littlebigtown threw me an American party,” she captioned her Instagram pictures. “Here’s to the sweetest folks in nation music for making me really feel so welcome on the street and on this nation.
“Fast forward to today when I just got the paperwork and it is officially official. The past 11 years have been quite the journey. So many blood, sweat, and tears relocating to a place where I knew no one to start building a life. Funny that to the day, I signed my record deal 10 years ago. Let this be a reminder that you can do WHATEVER you want to in life if you want it badly enough. I am now proud to be a dual citizen.”
Several artists chimed in to share congratulations, together with Little Big Town, Cassadee Pope, Maren Morris and extra.
Ell’s most up-to-date album, 2020’s Heart Theory, was the singer-songwriter’s most private thus far, analyzing the seven phases of grief and that includes the tune “Make You,” which referenced her previous expertise with sexual abuse.
Earlier this yr, Ell launched “Right on Time,” which championed dwelling life on one’s personal phrases. The tune reached the highest 10 on Billboard‘s Canada Country chart. In 2023, Ell will be among the artists opening for Shania Twain’s Queen of Me tour.