Song Choices Revealed for ‘American Idol’ Mother’s Day, Coldplay Night
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Mother’s Day and Coldplay might seem like an unusual theme for American Idol, but that’s exactly what we can expect from this Sunday’s new episode. And now we know exactly which songs each of the Top 7 singers will be performing.
Sunday’s episode has been dubbed “Coldplay Songbook & Mother’s Day Dedication.” Each singer will perform a song for their loved one, as well as a Coldplay hit. Frontman Chris Martin will be the singers’ mentor, as well as debuting the band’s new single “Higher Power.”
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‘American Idol’ Mother’s Day Song Choices
Billboard has reported which songs each of the Top 7 contestants will be singing for their Mother’s Day tribute. They include hits by Adele and Joe Cocker, although some of the artists will be singing original compositions.
Arthur Gunn: “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Caleb Kennedy: “Mama Said,” an original
Casey Bishop: “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette
Chayce Beckham: “Mamma,” an original
Grace Kinstler: “When We Were Young” by Adele
Hunter Metts: “The River,” an original
Willie Spence: “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker
The Top 7 was decided during last week’s episode when the Top 10 performed Disney songs for America’s vote. Season 18 contestant Arthur Gunn was named as the comeback star for this season. He made it through to this Sunday’s next round.
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Which Coldplay Songs Will the Top 7 Be Singing?
The Top 7 will also be paying tribute to Coldplay’s amazing catalog of songs during Sunday night’s show. They’ve chosen some iconic hits to show off their talent for another chance at America’s vote.
Arthur Gunn: “In My Place”
Caleb Kennedy: “Violet Hill”
Casey Bishop: “Paradise”
Chayce Beckham: “Magic”
Grace Kinstler: “Hymn for the Weekend”
Hunter Metts: “Everglow”
Willie Spence: “Yellow”
The show will air live coast-to-coast at 8 p.m. ET Sunday night on ABC. Voting will reportedly be open starting at the beginning of the show, and the competition will be narrowed down to the Top 5 finalists at the end of the night. Get ready to vote for your favorites during the show.
