Celine Dion Denounces Trump Rally’s Use of Her Hit “My Heart Will Go On”: “Really, THAT Song?”

Celine Dion denounced Donald Trump and J.D. Vance for using her song, “My Heart Will Go On,” at a rally in Montana on Friday.

Her management team released a statement on behalf of the artist and her record label for the use of the Titanic hit.

“Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at a Donald Trump / JD Vance campaign rally in Montana,” her official X (formerly Twitter) account posted.

The statement continued, “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. …And really, THAT song?”

Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at a Donald Trump / JD Vance campaign… pic.twitter.com/28CYLFvgER

— Celine Dion (@celinedion) August 10, 2024

The Trump campaign has been slammed by several artists throughout his presidential runs for using their music without their permission, including Rihanna, Axl Rose and The Rolling Stones, the latter of whom threatened legal action against the former president. Neil Young actually sued the former president for using his music.

Prince and Sinead O’Connor‘s estates disavowed Trump’s use of their artists’ songs “Purple Rain” and “Nothing Compares 2 U,” respectively. Tom Petty’s family also called out the campaign for using the singer’s “I Won’t Back Down” in 2020 without permission.

Dion recently returned to performing onstage nearly two years after announcing her Stiff-Person Syndrome diagnosis. She sang Édith Piaf’s “Hymne a l’Amour” at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, accompanied by just a piano.

Following the performance, she wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “I’m honored to have performed tonight, for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, and so full of joy to be back in one of my very favorite cities! Most of all, I’m so happy to be celebrating these amazing athletes, with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance.”

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