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To: Major Record Labels
Speak out against Trump's use of unauthorized music!
At a recent town hall, Trump spent nearly 40 minutes listening to music instead of talking to voters—and many of the artists whose music he played are pushing back, loudly. His behavior wasn't just bizarre; it was plain disrespectful.
Trump has a track record of using artists' work for his own gain, expressly against their permission, and it must end. Will you sign the petition to demand major record labels STOP Trump from playing music without the permission of artists?
Trump has a track record of using artists' work for his own gain, expressly against their permission, and it must end. Will you sign the petition to demand major record labels STOP Trump from playing music without the permission of artists?
Why is this important?
Dozens of artists have told Trump to stop playing their music at his campaign events—but it's clear his campaign doesn't respect their wishes. As fans and listeners, we need record labels to tell Trump that no one wants his playlist and to take away the aux cord.
Leonard Cohen's estate issued a cease and desist when Rufus Wainwright's recording of "Hallelujah" was played at Trump's town hall, and Wainwright himself called it "the height of blasphemy."
Irish singer-songwriter and activist Sinéad O'Connor was also included on Trump's playlist, despite her estate's asking the campaign months ago to quit using her music.
And "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses played even after lead vocalist Axl Rose requested the band’s songs not be associated with Trump's campaign events back in 2018.
Still, Trump insisted on playing their music during his bizarre rally in Pennsylvania. And this is not an isolated incident; it is an ongoing pattern over multiple campaign cycles.
Major record labels like Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Group have previously issued statements on behalf of their artists against Trump's use of their music. But we need more to come forward—and for all of them to continue using their power and leverage to end these disrespectful playlists.
Trump's refusal to respect musicians is unacceptable. Sign our petition and tell major record labels across the country to STOP Trump from using artists' work against their wishes.
Leonard Cohen's estate issued a cease and desist when Rufus Wainwright's recording of "Hallelujah" was played at Trump's town hall, and Wainwright himself called it "the height of blasphemy."
Irish singer-songwriter and activist Sinéad O'Connor was also included on Trump's playlist, despite her estate's asking the campaign months ago to quit using her music.
And "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses played even after lead vocalist Axl Rose requested the band’s songs not be associated with Trump's campaign events back in 2018.
Still, Trump insisted on playing their music during his bizarre rally in Pennsylvania. And this is not an isolated incident; it is an ongoing pattern over multiple campaign cycles.
Major record labels like Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Group have previously issued statements on behalf of their artists against Trump's use of their music. But we need more to come forward—and for all of them to continue using their power and leverage to end these disrespectful playlists.
Trump's refusal to respect musicians is unacceptable. Sign our petition and tell major record labels across the country to STOP Trump from using artists' work against their wishes.