The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in art and music is a hot topic these days. AI engines like Suno and Udio allow users to generate songs using already-existing music. However, major record labels and the Recording Industry Association of America have previously come together to file copyright infringement lawsuits against these services. Recently, Celine Dion became the latest artist to sound the alarm about AI’s unauthorized use of their work.
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Celine Dion Addresses AI’s Use of Her Vocals
Taking to Instagram Friday (March 7), representatives for the Grammy-winning singer addressed recent AI-generated music “purporting to contain Celine Dion’s music performances, and name and likeness.”
“Please be advised that these recordings are fake and not approved, and are not songs from her official discography,” the post read.
The “My Heart Will Go On” songstress is far from the first musician to raise such concerns. Last April, more than 200 artists — including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Stevie Wonder — signed an open letter urging tech companies to avoid “irresponsible AI.”
Many commenters rallied around the five-time GRAMMY winner, with one remarking, “Even AI can’t replace your voice.”
Another agreed, adding, “Not even Al generated Celine content will ever be as good as authentic Celine content either way. They can keep trying.”
[RELATED: Watch Celine Dion Break Out Impromptu Rendition of “My Heart Will Go On” at Golf Event]
Dion, 56, has largely steered clear of the spotlight since announcing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. The rare neurological disorder causes muscle spasms and impacts her ability to sing.
However, the French-Canadian singer made a triumphant comeback during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Paris, performing Edith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour.”
Shania Twain Wrote This Song For Celine
Unequivocally, Celine Dion has the kind of voice that only comes around once every generation. Her stunning vocals are tailor-made for pop-power ballads like Shania Twain’s “From This Moment On.” In fact, the country-pop star recently admitted that she penned the 1997 hit with her fellow Canadian in mind.
“I wrote it because I wanted Celine Dion to sing it,” Twain, 59, confessed to US Weekly.
Since Twain “didn’t have access” to Dion at the time, her producer insisted she include the song on her third studio album, Come On Over.
“I’m like, ‘Oh, brother.’ I wrote the wrong song for my voice because I was thinking about Celine Dion. I was really thinking about it being this pop power ballad, but it worked for me,” she said. “It’s really a big, big ballad for me.”
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