Before Trump appeared on stage in Bozeman, Montana, on August 9, a video was shown of Dion singing the Oscar-winning song from the 1997 film. Footage of the rally was shared on X-Shows.
The following day, Dion – who had recently returned to the stage after a four-year hiatus – as well as her management team and record label distanced themselves from the incident in an Instagram post.
At the Trump rally in Bozeman, a music video of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” plays while the crowd waits for Trump and Vance to speak. pic.twitter.com/1C4J5kIano
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) 10 August 2024
A statement posted on her account reads: “Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., have become aware of the unauthorized use of the video, recording, musical performance and image of Céline Dion singing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at a Donald Trump/JD Vance campaign rally in Montana.”
“This use is in no way authorized and Céline Dion does not endorse this or any similar use,” the statement continued.
The statement ended with the words: “…And really, this song?”
The Trump team has not yet responded to the statement.
The video playing appears to be from Dion’s video and live album “Taking Chances World Tour”.
This is not the first time an artist has spoken out against the former president for using his music at one of his events.
Artists such as Rihanna, Phil Collins, Aerosmith, Pharrell Williams and the Rolling Stones all criticized the use of their music in Trump’s election campaign.
The rally in Bozeman, Montana. Natalie Behring/AFP via Getty Images
In a rare live performance since her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome, Dion recently closed the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
She sang “Hymne à l’amour,” a song made famous by French singer Édith Piaf, on the Eiffel Tower as the 2024 Games began in the French capital.
