Toni Cornell
Toni Cornell
Toni Cornell (born September 18, 2004) is an American musician based in Los Angeles, California. She is best known as the daughter of late musician Chris Cornell. [10]
Early Life
Toni Cornell was born on September 18, 2004 in California. [2]
Musical Career
She released her first-ever single titled “Far Away Places.”
The song was produced and recorded by her late father, Chris Cornell, at their home studio in Miami, Florida in February 2017, three months before he died by suicide at age 52. [10]
Toni released a duet cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” with her dad on Father's Day 2016. [11]
Before Chris Cornell's death, Toni and her father worked together on music, and her first performance ever was alongside her dad.
The duo performed “Redemption Song” at the Beacon Theatre (New York City) in 2015. [11]
During a Good Morning America appearance, Toni sang Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” alongside One Republic frontman Ryan Tedder to honor her late father and his close friend Chester Bennington. [11]
Personal Life
Toni remembers her father with the quote: [11]
“Daddy, I love you and miss you so much,” she wrote alongside the song.
“You were the best father anyone could ask for.
Our relationship was so special, and you were always there for me.
You gave me courage when I didn’t have any.
You believed in me when I didn’t.
I miss your love every day.”