Céline Dion Sings Impromptu 'My Heart Will Go On' Rendition at TGL Match

Céline Dion Sings Impromptu Rendition of 'My Heart Will Go On' (with Golf-Themed Lyric) in Sweet Moment at TGL Match

Dion's a cappella take on her 1997 classic came after an ESPN reporter asked, "Which song from your catalogue best represents your golf game?"

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Published on March 5, 2025 12:09PM EST

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Recording artist 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 — Céline Dion and Marty Smith in March 2025. Photo:
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Imagine attending a golf match and getting a surprise Céline Dion performance.

The Queen of Power Ballads, 56, stepped out to the TGL match between the Atlanta Drive GC and the Jupiter Links GC at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on March 4, and she broke out into an impromptu rendition of "My Heart Will Go On" during an interview.

"Which song from your catalogue best represents your golf game?" asked ESPN's Marty Smith while chatting with Dion at her seat in a clip shared to social media.

"Okay, the one that comes to — oh, some people have suggestions," she said with a laugh, as audience members shouted out some of her song titles. "But that's good!"

"I would say," continued Dion, before singing lyrics from the 1997 Titanic soundtrack classic. "Near, far, where — come on!"

Instructing Smith to sing with her, they duetted on the hit song's chorus, though Dion chose to edit a lyric for the occasion. "Wherever you are, I believe that my ball will go on."

"You're not bad," she told the sports reporter of his vocal chops.

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After taking a step back from performing following the reveal of her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in 2022, Dion made a triumphant appearance at last year's Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to sing Edith Piaf's classic "Hymne A L'Amour."

She ended the year with a heartfelt Instagram post Instagram post thanking fans for their support — and teasing "endless possibilities" for 2025.

Celine Dion attends the "I Am: Celine Dion" New York special screening at Alice Tully Hall on June 17, 2024 in New York City. — Céline Dion in June 2024.
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"As we wrap up another year together, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support," wrote Dion at the time. "Your love and energy inspire me every day. I wish you all a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones."

"Here’s to endless possibilities in the coming year," she continued. "Wishing you a safe holiday and a fabulous New Year!"