NEW YORK – Pop powerhouses, American classics, British artists, and the estates of deceased legends have all expressed disapproval of Donald Trump using their songs at campaign events.

Recently, Celine Dion’s team quickly voiced objections after her hit song “My Heart Will Go On” was played at a Trump campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana last weekend. In a statement posted on social media, they clarified that the use was not authorized and that Dion does not endorse it in any way.

This incident adds to a long list of performers who have objected to Trump using their songs, including Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Pharrell, John Fogerty, Neil Young, Eddy Grant, Panic! at the Disco, R.E.M., Guns N’ Roses, and others.

Even the estates of deceased performers have raised objections, such as Leonard Cohen, Tom Petty, and Prince. Artists from across the pond, like the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and Adele, have also expressed their disapproval.

Despite the pushback, Trump has gained support from a few celebrity musicians, including Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood, known for the patriotic anthem “God Bless the USA.” Songs like “Y.M.C.A.” by the Village People have also been heard at Trump’s rallies.

Several artists, including the Smiths and Sam and Dave songwriters, have taken legal action against Trump’s unauthorized use of their music, signaling a growing trend of artists protecting their intellectual property.

In response to Trump’s unauthorized use of their father’s song, the son of the late soul singer Isaac Hayes threatened legal action against Trump for copyright infringement.

While political campaigns are required to obtain licenses for using copyrighted music, artists still retain the right to object to its use, leading to conflicts when campaigns fail to honor these requests.

Overall, artists exercising their rights to protect their music from unauthorized political use highlights the importance of respecting intellectual property in the realm of campaign events.