Ellise Shafer administratorColdplay frontman Chris Martin is taking on the role of mentor next week on “American Idol,” Variety has confirmed.Martin is set to mentor the current “American Idol” contestants on May 9, which is the singing competition’s Mother’s Day episode.
The remaining finalists will prepare and perform two songs for the episode: one of their choosing dedicated to a loved one in their life in honor of Mother’s Day, and a song from Coldplay’s discography.
Martin will mentor each contestant during the process of preparing for the Coldplay-themed portion of the night.Coldplay will also perform its upcoming single, “Higher Power,” during the episode in the song’s live debut. “Higher Power” is set to release on May 7 and will.
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