Artists Reject White House Music Use | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Noah Kahan is speaking out after the White House used his song “American Cars” at a political event without his permission — a move he strongly condemned in a viral Instagram video. He’s not alone: just days earlier, Katy Perry also protested the White House’s use of her song “Firework” to soundtrack military strikes, calling it a betrayal of the song’s message of hope. Both artists are part of a growing trend of musicians refusing to let their music be weaponized for political agendas, sparking public debate and highlighting a legal gray area where even unapproved use can feel like an…