Apple Martin, the 21-year-old daughter of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow, made her live singing debut on Friday night at Cannery Hall in Nashville. Performing with student band Jade Street, she sang the track 'Satellite' alongside fellow Vanderbilt University students Eli Meyuhas and Zachery Zwelling.
Fan footage shared on TikTok captured the moment, with one concertgoer writing, "It’s not every day you see Chris Martin’s daughter surprise the audience in Nashville." The Coldplay frontman, 48, was spotted watching proudly from the crowd. According to The Vanderbilt Hustler, Martin made it clear he was there to support his daughter and did not want the night to focus on him.
The track, a collaboration between Apple and her fellow students, is set for release on October 28, according to the band’s Instagram page. While many praised Apple’s first public performance, online reaction was divided. Some social media users criticised her vocals, calling her "off-key," while others defended her, noting her confidence and potential.
Apple already holds songwriting credits on her father’s Coldplay tracks 'Let Somebody Go' and 'feelslikeimfallinginlove.' Her mother, Gwyneth Paltrow, has also performed in films such as Duets and Country Strong. In a recent interview with The Daily Telegraph, Apple said, "I constantly remind myself how grateful I am to have these opportunities. My parents did a really good job of instilling in me that I shouldn’t be entitled to anything."
Apple is currently studying law, history and society at Vanderbilt University. Speaking to Interview magazine, she said she stays grounded by hanging out with friends and having a normal college experience, including guitar sessions and watching reality TV.
