Did Josh Groban confront Trump about asking band to play song 'You Raise Me Up'?

Josh Groban and Donald Trump

Josh Groban previously wrote in 2018 that if he could travel back to when he was 16, he "would warn every man, woman and child in 1998 about Donald Trump."

If I could go back in time to my 16-year-old self, I would warn every man, woman and child in 1998 about Donald Trump.

There is no evidence that Josh Groban confronted Trump about asking a band to play the song 'You Raise Me Up'.

Other similar stories about Trump asking bands to play specific songs have been shared on social media, including a story about country star Dolly Parton and her hit "Jolene."

Author's summary: Josh Groban wrote about warning people about Trump in 2018.

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Snopes Snopes — 2025-11-04