The Grammy-nominated singer who turned lyrics into Canadian national anthem during the Four Nations showdown championship game to delve into President Trump, did so to “express our anger in the face of power abuse.” He said.
Chantal Kreviazuk defended the lyrics change when her pitch or incomplete tone “scratched” fans in the wrong way during a rendition of “O Canada” at Boston's TD Garden on Thursday night I apologized for this.
“In this very unique and potentially consequential moment, we really believe we need to stand up and use our voice to protect ourselves,” Klebiazuk writes. Instagram.
“We should express our anger in the face of power abuse.”
The 50-year-old Winnipeg native sang the Canadian national anthem before the pack fell, deliberately altered the lyrics from “In All Us Command” to “That Us Command.”
“I'm sorry if I think it would be better to annex it,” she wrote. “The art for me is an expression of our truth, and in this very unique and potentially consequential moment, we must stand up and use our voices to protect ourselves. I really believe that.”
She added: “Unlike Canada and Ukraine, it is a sovereign state. Period.”
The singer's representatives indicated that Klebiazuk changed the lyrics in response to rising political tensions between the US and Canada.
Kreviazuk revealed that she plotted the lyrics before she hit the ice, sharing an updated phrase and image written in black ink on her hand.
She also posted some images on her Instagram story before she went out to perform. Including videos of herself in her dressing room, she sang songs and called “What an honor.”
Trump, 78, has repeatedly come to mind the idea of making Canada the 51st US state, calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “governor.”
Competition between neighboring countries was also encouraged by US and Canadian anthem boos during mid-season tournaments.
Canadian hockey fans began booing the US National Anthem at Bell Center in Montreal on Saturday when Team USA played there. Attend.
American fans returned favor when the four countries moved to Boston, and booed the Canadian national anthem when the Klebiazuk performed.
Trump did not attend the Championship Game on Thursday.
However, the chief commander called the American team earlier in the day, saying in a post about the True Society he would support them from afar.
The social media posts also included a continuous dig in Canada and the country's prime minister, Justin Trudeau.
“I'll call the US Great American Hockey Team this morning and drive them towards tonight's victory over Canada.” Posted by Trump.
Team USA lost to Canada after Conor McDavid scored in a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory.
The two rivals may have the opportunity to face off again during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
