Joanna Newsom Day Declared in Nevada City Watch Newsom’s 15-minute speech filled with memories of her hometown Joanna Newsom, Courtesy of Getty Images Joanna Newsom ’s hometown of Nevada City has declared May 27 “Joanna Newsom Day.” On Wednesday, a City Council meeting was held at Nevada City’s City Hall where mayor Adam Kline, a longtime friend and early supporter of Newsom (who also plays in the band Golden Shoulders), made the announcement. He presented her with the honor, commending her contributions to the "cultural vitality" of the city. Following the honor, Newsom gave an entertaining 15-minute acceptance speech, which she admitted she wrote at 2 a.m. (you can watch it at the 9:50 timestamp below). “Thank you so much Mayor Kline. This proclamation truly means more to me than a Grammy any other award could,” she said. “Nevada City, you’re so dear to me.…