Erin Martin

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LIANA LUXE
Born (1983-10-14) October 14, 1983 (age 40)
Berrien Springs, Michigan, U.S.
Genres Pop, folk-pop, indie pop, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, model
Years active2007–present
LabelsThe Altera Group
Website lianaluxe.com

Lyanna Erin Martin (born October 14, 1983), now professionally known as LIANA LUXE, [1] is an American pop singer from Berrien Springs, Michigan. She originally came to fame with her unique voice and her "Egyptian Warrior Princess" style. Martin was a contestant on the second season of VH1's "Rock of Love" and the second season of NBC's The Voice as a part of Team CeeLo Green.

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Early years

Martin was born in Berrien Springs, Michigan to a Scots-Irish American father and an Afro-Cuban mother. For about 10 years, Martin's father was a President of a local playhouse that enabled Martin to be involved in some productions of musical theater. When she wasn't involved in any theater production, she participated in Renaissance Fair. [2]

At 10 years old, Martin was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. It is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the large intestine and rectum. [3] After suffering 4 years from the disease, Martin had surgery to remove her intestine.

Martin started playing piano when she was 12. She also writes classical music and new age. Martin only started to play guitar in 2007 when her friend gave her an electric guitar and amp.

Martin moved to Chicago when she was 17. Martin attended Lake Michigan College. Later, Martin received her Associate of Arts degree from Ivy Tech and also attended The University of Indiana at South Bend.

Modeling career

Martin started her modeling career when she was 14. She had signed with several modeling agencies such as Aria, Ford Models and "Elite Chicago". [4] As a model, Martin has worked in commercials, print ads and editorial spreads in various magazines. Some of the companies and brands that Martin has worked with before were Kohl's, Carson Pirie Scott, Pepsi, Crate & Barrel, Noxzema and Whirlpool, Roots, and Always. [5]

Martin also has been featured in several magazines such as "Shore Magazine", "Flor Magazine", Time Out Chicago and Chicago Magazine, New City, and Red Eye (cover model of the latter three). Martin also has been involved in several fashion runway shows.

Rock of Love Season 2

Martin was a cast on the VH1 reality television dating game show, "Rock of Love" that stars Bret Michaels, the lead singer of band Poison. The show was premiered on January 13, 2008." [4]

Martin was eliminated after the first episode. Martin commented on the elimination, "He said I was too innocent and I didn't fit in with any of the other girls. But he also said my music was more important than the show and being on the show could ruin my career, so he kicked me off." [6]

The Voice (US) Season 2

Martin appeared on the second season of NBC The Voice. The show was premiered on February 5, 2012. During Blind Audition, Martin performed "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's. Two of 4 judges, Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green pushed the 'I Want You' button and turned around that indicates they wanted her to be on their team. Cee Lo Green commented, "Your voice is so strange and unique and bizarre and great and wonderful. I love it." Blake Shelton commented, "You're what The Voice is. You're that special sound that I personally have never heard before." Martin chose Cee Lo Green as her coach and became one of 12 contestants in "Team Cee Lo".

For Battle Round, Cee Lo Green paired up Martin with "The Shield Brothers" to sing one of Tina Turner's hit, "What's Love Got to Do with It". The decision made by Cee Lo surprised many people as "The Shield Brothers" are a Rock 'n' Roll vocal duo while Martin is known as a folk/pop singer. Adam Levine commented on the battle, "Erin, clearly, a very unique approach." Adam however went with The Shields Brothers. Christina Aguilera loved the battle, "That was entertainment. That was fun. I had so much fun watching you guys and that's what Battle Round should really be about." Christina Aguilera also sided with The Shields Brothers. Blake Shelton commented, "Erin I'm glad you wore that because now that I'm married, girls dressed like that is all I have" and went with Erin. Cee Lo Green commented, "With Erin, maybe the song was not the one that gave you the opportunity to really shine but I love your voice too. I think it's so strange. I think in another kind of setting, I can really embellish on it. I love you both and I see things that we can both do but what I feel like have the most prospect with is Erin." Martin advanced to the live Shows in a hotly contested battle that got her trending worldwide on Twitter.

For Live Shows, Martin performed "Walk Like An Egyptian" by The Bangles. Blake Shelton commented on her performance, "I think you did as good as you could do with that song. I mean, I think, vocally it's as good as you can be with that song." Christina Aguilera commented, "I disagree. You can take any song and make it amazing. You do have a very unique and special voice." However, Christina Aguilera thought that Martin should have done more. The next day, during the Result Show, Carson Daly announced that Martin is in the bottom 3 alongside Tony Vincent and Cheesa. Martin performed "Your Song" by Sir Elton John for the Last Chance performance to convince Cee Lo Green that he should save her and should not eliminate her. Cee Lo Green chose to save Cheesa. Martin was eliminated from the show on April 11, 2012 – together with Tony Vincent.

EpisodeRoundSongResult
3Blind Auditions"Hey There Delilah"
Safe
8Battle Rounds"What's Love Got to Do With It" (vs. The Sheilds Brothers)
Safe
12Live Performances"Walk Like an Egyptian"
Bottom 3
13Last Chance Performances"Your Song"
Eliminated

LIANA LUXE Project

Martin has been writing and producing the Liana Luxe project over the past few years and has released its first single Mary Anne to all platforms on January 26, 2024. Mary Anne was recorded with and produced by Grammy winner and Hip-Hop legend Ernest Dion (No ID) Wilson. Sterling Stacy (Lil Baby, Don Toliver) contributed as Vocal, Mixing and Mastering Engineer.

Awards and other works

Discography

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2007What Goes AroundShort Film by Shawn Montgomery
2007 Rock of Love HerselfReality Game Show
2012 NBC The Voice (U.S.) HerselfReality Talent Show
2013One Small HitchHerselfOne Day

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  2. ↑ "'The Voice's' Erin Martin is More Than Just A Model Turned Singer: Interview". SheWired. March 5, 2012.
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