Céline Dion Responds to Trump Campaign’s Unauthorized Use of Her Song

Céline Dion has voiced her opposition to the use of her song “My Heart Will Go On” at a recent Trump campaign rally in Montana.

Dion’s official account on X stated that the Trump campaign did not have permission to use her iconic 1997 hit from the film Titanic. The song was played as former President Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, took the stage at a rally in Bozeman, Montana.

“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,” the post read, questioning the appropriateness of the song choice. “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. … And really, THAT song?”

At the same rally, the campaign also played Queen’s 1977 anthem “We Will Rock You,” accompanied by images of the band’s lead singer, Freddie Mercury. This is notable because Queen has previously sent cease and desist letters to the Trump campaign to stop the use of their music at rallies, resulting in an ongoing dispute.

Dion’s disapproval comes just weeks after her grand return to the stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she wowed audiences with a stunning performance. Amid her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, Dion performed “Hymne A L’Amour,” a French ballad by Édith Piaf, with the accompaniment of a full orchestra on the first level of the Eiffel Tower.

This performance marked her comeback since halting her global tour and stepping back from the public eye after revealing her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome in December 2022.

Dion also made headlines with a surprise appearance at the 2024 NHL Draft to announce the Montreal Canadiens’ fifth overall pick.

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