Grammy-Winning Singer Chantal Kreviazuk Alters ‘O Canada’ Lyrics to Protest Trump’s 51st State Remarks at 4 Nations Face-Off [Video]

Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk sparked controversy by changing the lyrics of O Canada during the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the U.S. on Thursday. The Grammy-winning artist altered the anthem to protest rhetoric about Canada becoming America’s “51st state.”

Kreviazuk, 50, sang “that only us command” instead of the official “in all of us command” at TD Garden in Boston. A representative confirmed to CBC News that the change was intentional, aimed at recent remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Kreviazuk Speaks Out

The Winnipeg-born artist shared her stance on Instagram, posting a photo of the revised lyrics written on her hand.

“In this very peculiar and potentially consequential moment, I truly believe that we must stand up, use our voices, and try to protect ourselves,” she wrote. “We should express our outrage in the face of any abuses of power.”

Despite a request from the arena’s announcer for respect, loud boos filled the …