Celebrities have expressed their general admiration for Coldplay and some of their songs. Here’s a list of some celebrities who have publicly praised Coldplay’s music:
Jay-Z – The famous rapper is a known friend of Chris Martin, and he has mentioned on multiple occasions that he enjoys Coldplay’s music. He even collaborated with Coldplay on the song “Lost+”.
Kylie Minogue – She performed a cover of “Yellow” at Glastonbury Festival in 2019, indicating it might be one of her favorites.
Camila Cabello – She shared in an interview that “The Scientist” is one of her favorite songs, stating that it influenced her when writing her own music.
Shawn Mendes – Mendes has often cited Coldplay as one of his musical inspirations. While he hasn’t pinpointed a specific favorite song, he’s covered “Fix You” live.
Harry Styles (One Direction) – Styles has said that he is a fan of Coldplay and even performed a cover of “Viva la Vida” while on tour with One Direction.
The Chainsmokers – The electronic music duo collaborated with Coldplay on the song “Something Just Like This,” suggesting they must be fans of the band.
Dua Lipa – She performed a cover of “Yellow” at the BBC Live Lounge in 2017, suggesting that she’s fond of this song.
Niall Horan (One Direction) – Horan mentioned in a BBC Radio 1 interview that “A Sky Full of Stars” is one of his favorite songs to play live.
Beyoncé – She collaborated with Coldplay on the song “Hymn for the Weekend,” suggesting she enjoys their music.
Ed Sheeran – Sheeran has often cited Coldplay as a significant influence on his music. He hasn’t singled out a particular favorite song, but he has covered “Yellow” in live performances, indicating it’s likely a favorite.
Tove Lo – The Swedish singer collaborated with Coldplay on “Fun” from their “A Head Full of Dreams” album, demonstrating her appreciation for their music.
Avicii – The late Swedish DJ collaborated with Coldplay on “A Sky Full of Stars,” suggesting it’s a track he appreciated.
Rihanna – Rihanna collaborated with Coldplay on “Princess of China,” one of their most popular songs. She has expressed her admiration for the band’s music.
Adele – Adele expressed her admiration for Coldplay’s “A Rush of Blood to the Head” album during an interview with NPR. Although she didn’t specify a favorite song, she described the album as a significant influence on her music.
Taylor Swift – Swift once mentioned in an interview that “Viva La Vida” is one of her favorite songs.
Keith Urban – The country singer has listed “Fix You” as one of his top songs in a playlist he shared.
