# Erin Martin

Lyanna Erin Martin, born October 14, 1983, known professionally as LIANA LUXE. Is an American musician, reality television star and model. Best known for her appearances as a contestant on the hit VH1 celebreality show Rock of Love with Bret Michaels season 2, and as a contestant on the second season of The Voice; where she would be apart of Team CeeLo Green.

## Early life

Martin was born in Berrien Springs, Michigan to a Scottish-Irish father and an Afro-Cuban mother. For 10 years, her father was the president of a local playhouse that enabled Martin to be involved in musical theatre. When she wasn't involved in theatre productions she would participate in renaissance fairs. Martin would begin playing piano at the age of 12, she began playing the guitar in 2007 after being gifted an electric guitar and AMP from a friend.
Martin would move to Chicago at 17, she would attend Lake Michigan College. She would later receive her associate of arts degree from Ivy Tech, and also attend Indiana University South Bend.

## Modeling career

Martin began modeling at the age of 14. She signed with several modeling agencies such as; Aria, Elite Chicago and Ford Models. Martin would mostly model in commercials and print advertisements, some brands she would model for included; Carson Pirie Scott, Crate & Barrel, Kohl's, Noxzema, Pepsi, Roots & Always and Whirlpool.
Martin would also be featured in several magazines such as; Flor Magazine, Shore Magazine and Time Out Chicago. She would also be the cover girl for issues of; Chicago Magazine, New City and Red Eye.
In 2025 Martin would enter in Maxim's official 2025 cover girl competition.

## Television career

In 2008 Martin would be a contestant on the hit VH1 celebreality series Rock of Love with Bret Michaels season 2. Martin would be eliminated in the first episode placing 17th. Despite being eliminated episode 1, she would be one of the 4 contestants to receive a V.I.P pass from Michaels. In a later interview Martin explained why she was eliminated, stating quote; "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 that being on the show could ruin my career, so he kicked me off."
In 2012 Martin would be a contestant on the second season of NBC's The Voice. During the blind auditions Martin performed "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's. Judges Blake Shelton and CeeLo Green pushed the "I Want You" buttons, both wanting her on their teams. Green would comment on Martin's voice being bizarre, strange and unique stating it was wonderful. Shelton would comment that Martin is what The Voice is all about. Martin would ultimately choose Green as her coach and became 1 of 12 contestants in "Team Cee Lo". For the battle round Green paired Martin up with The Shield Brothers to sing Tina Turner's hit, "What's Love Got To Do With It". The decision surprised many views as The Shield Brothers are a Rock 'n' Roll duo, while Martin was a folk/pop singer. Adam Levine would comment on the battle claiming Martin was a very unique approach, ultimately deciding to go with The Shield Brothers. Christina Aguilera would also go on to side with The Shield Brothers. Both Green and Shelton would choose Martin, eventually advancing her to the live shows; which would see Martin trending worldwide on Twitter. For the live show, Martin would perform "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles. Aguilera and Shelton were critical of the performance but both reaffirmed that Martin did have a special and unique voice. During the results show it was announced that Martin was in the bottom 3 alongside; Cheesa and Tony Vincent. Martin would perform "Your Song" by Sir Elton John as her "Last Chance Performance". Green would choose to save Cheesa, eliminating both Martin and Vincent.
| Episode | Round | Song | Result |
| 3 | Audition | "Hey There Delilah" | Safe |
| 8 | Battle Round | "What's Love Got To Do With It" | Safe |
| 12 | Live Performance | "Walk Like an Egyptian" | Bottom 3 |
| 13 | Last Chance Performance | "Your Song" | Eliminated |

## Music career

In 2009 Martin would be the lead vocalists for Roy Davis Jr's singles "I Have a Vision" and "What Cha Gonna Do". "I Have a Vision" would go on to place 3rd in the official UK dance charts.
In 2011 Martin released her single "Two Come Together". She would release a second single in 2011 titled "Balloon" which would be featured in an episode of ABC's Pretty Little Liars, she would also release a third single titled "Firestarter". She would release 2 EP's titled Kinder Than Silence and Marianne.
In 2016 she would release another single titled "One Day".
Martin began writing and producing the LIANA LUXE project and would release her first single "Mary Anne" to all streaming platforms in January 2024. "Mary Anne" was recorded and produced by Grammy Award-winning and Hip-Hop legend Ernest Dion (No I.D.) Wilson. Sterling Stacy (Lil' Baby Don Toliver) contributed as vocal, mixing and mastering eningeer. She released a second single in 2024 titled "Cold".

## Personal life

At 10 years old Martin was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. An inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the large intestines and rectum. After 4 years of suffering from the disease, Martin would have successful surgery to remove her intestine.

## Filmography
### Film and television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | What Goes Around | | Short film |
| 2008 | Rock of Love with Bret Michaels season 2 | Self, contestant | 17th place, 2 episodes |
| 2012 | The Voice season 2 | Self, contestant | 18th place, 4 episodes |
| 2012 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Self, vocalist | 1 episode |
| 2013 | One Small Hitch | Jazz singer | |

## Discography

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2009 | I Have a Vision | Lead vocalist |
| 2009 | What Cha Gonna Do | Lead vocalist, number 3 on UK dance charts |
| 2011 | Balloon | Debut single |
| 2011 | Firestarter | Single |
| 2011 | Kinder Than Silence | Debut EP |
| 2011 | Marianne | EP |
| 2016 | One Day | Single |
| 2024 | Mary Anne | Single |
| 2024 | Cold | Single |