Chantal Kreviazuk’s Bold Anthem Rewrite at Hockey Championship Sparks Controversy
So, here’s the tea: Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk decided to take a stand during the Canada vs. U.S. hockey face-off by changing the lyrics to “O Canada.” This wasn’t just a whimsical vocal warm-up; it was a pointed protest against former U.S. President Donald Trump, who casually suggested on social media that Canada might one day become the “51st state.” What a way to dive into the political hockey rink!
During this high-stakes match at TD Garden in Boston, Kreviazuk swapped out “true patriot love in all of us command” for a more pointed “true patriot love that only us command.” Her rep confirmed that this wasn’t an accident; it was a deliberate choice meant to underscore her discontent with Trump’s remarks. To make sure her message stuck, she even flaunted a photo of the revised lyrics written on her hand on Instagram, captioning the post with a defiant reminder that we should all “stand up, use our voices, and try to protect ourselves.” Couldn’t have said it better myself!
Now, you might be wondering how the crowd reacted. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t exactly cheers of admiration. The audience let out a loud chorus of boos, undoubtedly miffed that this moment of national pride turned into a not-so-subtle jab at the President’s flippant commentary. And can you blame them? Hockey is practically a religion in both Canada and the U.S., where this rivalry runs deep.
For context, Kreviazuk is a big deal in Canada and has made waves in the U.S. too, thanks to her notable track “Feels Like Home” from the romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” The national anthem incident has sparked conversations beyond just sports—it’s a reminder of how artists can leverage their platforms to make political statements and the rifts that often accompany them.
As for the actual game? Canada took home a nail-biting 3-2 victory in overtime. It seems the national pride rang true on and off the ice!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and BBC, CTV News, People Magazine
