NEW YORK, NY — Lara Trump plans to release a country music rendition of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down,” despite explicit requests from Petty’s family to cease using the artist’s music at Trump political events. The new version of the song is set to be released next week.
Tom Petty’s family had previously asked the Trump campaign to stop playing “I Won’t Back Down” and other songs by the late singer at rallies. The family stated that the use of Petty’s music in a political context was against the musician’s wishes.
Lara Trump, married to Eric Trump, announced her version of the song on social media platforms, generating varied public reactions. Some see the move as an act of artistic expression, while others argue that it disrespects the explicit wishes of Tom Petty’s family.
The upcoming release raises questions about the boundaries of artistic interpretation and the respect for artists’ and their families’ wishes in a politically charged environment.
The song’s release is scheduled for next week, and it will be available on multiple platforms. How it will be received, both legally and by the public, remains to be seen.