Celine Dion Criticizes Trump for Unapproved Use of ‘Titanic’ Song at Campaign Event

Celine Dion Criticizes Trump for Unapproved Use of 'Titanic' Song at Campaign Event

Celine Dion’s team has voiced strong disapproval of former U.S. President Donald Trump for using her iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” without authorization at a recent campaign event. The 1997 hit, made famous by the film *Titanic*, was played to rally attendees before Trump took the stage in Bozeman, Montana, last Friday. Dion’s team released a statement on X (formerly Twitter), clarifying that she did not endorse the use of the song and expressed surprise at the song choice, adding, “And really, that song?”

This incident is not the first time artists have objected to Trump using their music at political events. In the past, notable bands and musicians such as Neil Young, Queen, and the Rolling Stones have also expressed their displeasure at the unauthorized use of their songs during Trump’s rallies. Dion’s management, alongside her record label Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., emphasized that the use of her music, likeness, and performance at the event was unauthorized.

Despite the criticism, the Trump campaign has yet to respond to the statement. “My Heart Will Go On” is one of Celine Dion’s most recognized songs, having won multiple Grammy Awards and featured prominently in the *Titanic* soundtrack, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

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Dion’s disapproval comes after her recent return to live performances, where she sang at the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony, marking her first public appearance since disclosing her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) in 2022. SPS is a rare neurological disorder that causes severe muscle spasms and can be debilitating.

Celine Dion’s stance is part of a broader trend where musicians are increasingly voicing their opposition to the unauthorized use of their work in political contexts. For instance, Neil Young has previously objected to Trump using his songs, while the Rolling Stones threatened legal action in 2020 after one of their songs was used at a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Similarly, other artists, including Ozzy Osbourne and Eminem, have taken steps to prevent their music from being associated with political campaigns.

Legally, while U.S. politicians can sometimes use music without direct permission by purchasing licensing packages, artists still retain the right to remove their songs from these lists, asserting control over how their work is used in public events.