Celine Dion slammed Donald Trump and JT Vance for using the song “My Heart Will Go On” at a rally in Montana on Friday.
His management team issued a statement on behalf of the artist and his record label for its use Titanic attacked
“Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., learned of the unauthorized use of the video, recording, music performance and Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at a Donald Trump/JD Vance campaign in Montana. Rally,” his official X (formerly Twitter) account posted.
The statement continued, “This use is in no way endorsed, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. Really, that song?
The Trump campaign has been slammed by many artists throughout his presidential runs for using their music without their permission, including Rihanna, Axl Rose and The Rolling Stones. Neil Young actually sued the former president for using his music.
The estates of Prince and Sinead O’Connor denied Trump used their artists’ songs “Purple Rain” and “Nothing Compares 2 You,” respectively. Tom Petty’s family also called out the campaign for unauthorized use of the singer’s song “I Won’t Back Down” in 2020.
Dion recently returned to acting on stage nearly two years after announcing her Stiff-Person Syndrome diagnosis. She sang Edith Piaf’s “Himne a l’amour” at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, accompanied by a piano.
Following the performance, she Wrote in X (ex-Twitter), “So honored to be performing tonight for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony and so excited to be back in one of my favorite cities! Most of all, I am so excited to celebrate these amazing athletes, with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance.
