On Saturday, singer Celine Dion issued a statement condemning the unauthorized use of her hit song “My Heart Will Go On” by former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Dion’s statement comes after the song was played at a Trump rally in Bozeman, Montana, on Friday.
In her statement, shared on her X and Instagram accounts, Dion, along with her management team and Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., expressed their disapproval of the song’s use at the rally. “Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label 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,” the statement read.
Dion clarified, “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. … And really, THAT song?”
“My Heart Will Go On,” a romantic ballad released in 1997, is famously known as the theme song for James Cameron’s film “Titanic” and is among the best-selling singles of all time.
CNN has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment on whether they will stop using the song at future events.
This is not the first time musicians have objected to the use of their music by Trump’s campaigns. Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, Queen, and the estate of George Harrison are among those who have previously raised similar concerns.
Dion also made headlines recently for her high-profile performance of Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’amour” at the Olympics opening ceremony. This performance marked her return to the stage following her announcement that she is living with stiff person syndrome, a rare and progressive condition affecting the nervous system.
