Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland Take Over AT40

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Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland will take over "American Top 40" this weekend, May 8 and 9. In addition to counting down the Top 40 songs, they'll discuss the making of their new single "Higher Power," which will be released May 7. Martin and Buckland will also preview Coldplay's May 9 appearance and worldwide debut performance of "Higher Power" on the Mother's Day episode of ABC's American Idol, where the contestants will choose from their catalogue of songs and be mentored by Martin.

Additionally, Martin and Buckland will answer questions from callers and fans tweeting @AmericanTop40 with the hashtag #ColdplayOnAT40.

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