AceShowbiz - Celine Dion's team has voiced strong objections to former President Donald Trump's unauthorized use of her song "My Heart Will Go On" during a campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana on August 9.

The campaign event, aimed at promoting Trump's candidacy alongside his vice-presidential running mate J.D. Vance, featured a video of Dion performing the iconic track from the 1997 "Titanic" soundtrack. The move has sparked widespread criticism and mockery on social media.

In a statement posted to Dion's X (formerly Twitter) account on August 10, her management team and record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., expressed their disapproval. "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 statement reads. "In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. …And really, THAT song?"

This incident is far from isolated. Other high-profile musicians, including John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Phil Collins, have previously issued cease-and-desist letters to Trump's campaign for similar unauthorized uses.

Fogerty, incensed by Trump's misuse of "Fortunate Son," noted that the song was written to critique the very privileges that Trump embodies. Meanwhile, Collins' team objected to the use of "In the Air Tonight" at an Iowa rally, particularly due to its inappropriate reference to Covid-19 amidst a rising infection rate.

Such objections are not new; numerous artists and the estates of deceased musicians have flagged Trump's campaign for unauthorized use of their music over the years. From Bruce Springsteen rejecting the use of "Born in the U.S.A." to The Rolling Stones and Neil Young lodging complaints, the pattern continues. These artists argue that the ethos and messages behind their work are fundamentally at odds with Trump's political philosophy.

The irony of using "My Heart Will Go On," a song associated with a tragic shipwreck, has not been lost on social media, where users have drawn parallels between the "Titanic" disaster and Trump's political struggles.

One user quipped, "Perfect - because when your campaign's headed for an iceberg, you might as well set it to music." Another suggested that someone within Trump's team might be trolling his campaign from the inside.

As Trump prepares for a high-stakes showdown against Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, his choice of campaign music continues to draw scrutiny and criticism from the music industry.

Harris, contrastingly, has secured permission from Beyonce Knowles to use "Freedom" at her rallies, highlighting the differences in how the two campaigns handle intellectual property and artist endorsements.

Unauthorized use of music has been a recurring issue in political campaigns, sparking ongoing debates about intellectual property rights and artistic integrity. As the 2024 election approaches, the trend of artists pushing back against Trump's unauthorized use of their work is likely to persist.