NEW YORK — Pop powerhouses, American classics, British artists and the estates of deceased legends — many musicians have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at campaign events.
After a video of Celine Dion performing her hit ''My Heart Will Go On'' was broadcast at a Trump campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana last weekend, the response from her team was swift.
''In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use,'' a statement posted on social media read. "…And really, THAT song?''
Dion joins a long list of performers who've objected to Trump using their songs. Ahead of the 2020 election, that included Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Pharrell, John Fogerty, Neil Young, Eddy Grant, Panic! at the Disco, R.E.M. and Guns N' Roses.
It also includes the estates of deceased performers, too, like Leonard Cohen, Tom Petty and Prince, as well as English acts from across the pond, like the Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Adele.
However, Trump has obtained the cosign from a few celebrity musicians, including Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood, known for his patriotic anthem, ''God Bless the USA.'' Also heard at Trump's rally Thursday in Asheville, North Carolina: ''Y.M.C.A.'' by the Village People.
Who has recently rebuked the use of their songs by the Trump campaign?
Since the 2020 election, several artists have objected to the use of their music at Trump rallies. The Smiths' ''Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want'' played at a few Trump events, including a rally in Rapid City, South Dakota last September and in January of this year at a rally in Laconia, New Hampshire. On X, the Smiths' guitarist Johnny Marr wrote, "Ahh…right…OK. I never in a million years would've thought this could come to pass. Consider this s—- shut right down right now.''