Former President Donald Trump’s choice to play Celine Dion’s famous song “My Heart Will Go On” at a rally in Bozeman, Montana, caused a stir. The song, which is well-known from the 1997 movie Titanic, was used without permission. Celine Dion and her team did not approve this use.
Dion responded on X, saying, “This use is not authorized, and I do not support it.” Many noticed the irony, as the song is linked to a movie about a sinking ship—a comparison some see as fitting for Trump’s current campaign.
On social media, people quickly reacted. They mocked the song choice, pointing out its symbolic nature. Some wondered if someone on Trump’s team was trying to make a statement. Others noted that the song was perfect for a campaign “headed for an iceberg.”
Celine Dion recently performed at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This was her first major appearance since she announced her diagnosis of “stiff-person syndrome” in 2022. This rare condition causes muscle stiffness and spasms.
This event adds to the list of times musicians have objected to their music being used at political rallies without their consent.
