Melanie Martinez is a singer with anamazingand unique quality of voice, best described as ethereal, breathy, even magical, in her own brand of indie sound. She is recognized by her signature two tone bangs and a gap in her teeth. She auditioned
on the Voice with an alternative version of "Toxic", during which she played the tambourine with her feet, getting her a spot on Team Adam. In the battles she sang "Lights", and Adam saved her. In the Knockouts she sang "Bulletproof", getting saved again. Later, she sang "Hit the Road Jack" and was saved again. When America voted she was not saved, for Adam chose her.Then, once America voted again but 2 were sent home no matter where on the show, she was one of the final 3 to be eliminated, but America had saved her, letting her stay on the show. She was savedanother2 times. She then sang "Crazy" and, Cee Lo, the artist, liked it. That night she also sang "The Show" with a playful staging of cardboard cutouts. The next night she was eliminated with Amanda Brown, leaving Adam's team with no reamining contestants.
who is Melanie Martinez? She’s a 17-year-old student from Baldwin High School in Long Island, New York. Up until her stint on ‘The Voice,’ Melanie’s biggest claim to fame was winning the Baldwin High Talent Show during her sophomore year and performing in the local MSG Talent Show. She’s been a fixture at Long Island club open-mic nights for years
In addition to playingguitar, she also plays the ukulele,
tambourineand the harmonica.
