Celine Dion surprised spectators with an impromptu performance of her iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” during an interview at the TGL match between Atlanta Drive GC and Jupiter Links Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. When asked which song represents her golf game, Dion began singing the lyrics after receiving audience suggestions. This marked one of her rare public performances since her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome in 2022. Dion, who previously performed at the Paris Olympics, has expressed gratitude towards her fans for their ongoing support while sharing updates on her health and appearances.
Celine Dion surprised fans with an unplanned performance of one of her signature songs this week.
At the TGL presented by SoFi match between the Atlanta Drive GC and the Jupiter Links Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Tuesday, Dion spontaneously began to sing a few lines from “My Heart Will Go On.”
During a segment with ESPN’s Marty Smith, the renowned singer started performing “My Heart Will Go On” after Smith prompted her with the question, “Which song from your catalogue best represents your golf game?”
“Well – the first song that comes to mind…” Dion responded, as she acknowledged the crowd that was calling out suggestions. “Oh, some people have ideas, but that’s alright.”
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She continued by singing, “I would say, ‘Near… far… wherever….’ Come on.”
Dion and Smith proceeded to perform more verses of the song together.
Celine Dion is interviewed during the TGL presented by SoFi match between the Atlanta Drive GC and the Jupiter Links Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 04, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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Off the air, SportsCenter host Matt Barrie made a quip about the “Titanic” movie, saying, “Can I say something? Rose was so selfish to push Jack off the floating door. I still can’t get over that.”
Dion’s spontaneous performance comes months after she sang at last year’s Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, where she showcased Edith Piaf’s “Hymne A L’Amour.”
Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club converses with singer Celine Dion after their TGL presented by SoFi match against the Atlanta Drive GC at SoFi Center on March 04, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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Since then, the artist, who has been less active on stage following her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in 2022, has kept fans informed through social media and has appeared at various public events.
On New Year’s Eve, she expressed heartfelt thanks to her fans for their “unwavering support” and spoke about the “endless possibilities” in the upcoming year.