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Five songs that helped shape presidential campaigns

When Beyonce gave permission to Kamala Harris to use her 2016 song “Freedom” for her presidential campaign, it reportedly led to an immediate tenfold-rise in online streams. Considering that “Freedom” ...
The National Law Review

AI Election Songs Are Changing Campaigns Worldwide

— Seungik Jeong, CES Innovation Awards Judge & CEO of Muzig AI WA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The acoustic landscape of political campaigns ...
The Daily Record (Maryland)

Trump campaign must stop using ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ after lawsuit from family of song’s co-writer

ATLANTA — A federal judge in Atlanta ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” while the family of one of the song’s co-writers pursues a lawsuit ...
CNN

Judge issues preliminary injunction on Trump campaign use of the song ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

A federal judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his campaign must pause on using the song “Hold On, I’m Coming.” The decision came after the estate of the late R&B artist and songwriter ...
Yahoo

Judge rules that Trump campaign must stop playing the Isaac Hayes tune 'Hold On, I'm Comin'' as artists speak out against former president's song usage

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A judge ruled that the Trump campaign may no longer use songs written or performed by Isaac Hayes. (Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns) ...
Yahoo

All the musicians opposed to Trump using their songs for his campaign this year (so far)

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beyonce Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Donald Trump can't stop playing music he doesn't have permission to use during his ...
Daily Herald

Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

NEW YORK — In Vice President Kamala Harris’ first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out. The clip, which touches on issues of gun violence, health care and abortion, is ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

The history of presidential campaign songs goes back to George Washington

Stump speeches, slogans and memes can only get a presidential candidate so far. Sometimes, you also need a song. Chris Willman is chief music critic for Variety. He's written about presidential ...
The Cheat Sheet

2 Coconut Songs for the End of Kamala Harris’ Campaign

Many politicians have made music a cornerstone of their political campaigns. Kamala Harris became the first presidential candidate to make coconuts a big part of her campaign. Here’s a classic rock ...
loudwire

Vote for the Best Political Campaign Song!

What is the best political campaign song of all time? We've reached Election Day, the political rallies are done and you've likely heard certain rock songs attached to candidates (sometimes with the ...
WSPA

Trump campaign must stop using ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ after lawsuit from family of song’s co-writer

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge in Atlanta ...