- Martin Hoberg Hedegaard
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Martin Birth name Martin Hoberg Hedegaard Born 9 October 1992 Origin Ørum, Denmark Genres Pop Occupations Singer Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Piano Years active 2008–present Labels Sony BMG (2008)
Remee & Friends (2008-Present)Website Official Site Martin Hoberg Hedegaard (born October 9, 1992), also known simply as Martin, is a Danish singer who rose to fame as the winner of the first Danish series of the The X Factor. To date, he is the youngest winner of the competition anywhere in the world, taking the title at the age of fifteen. He is known for singing in a distinctive nasal tone.
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Biography
Childhood
Martin was born in the small town of Ørum in central Jutland, Denmark, and spent his entire life there with his mother Gitta, his father Peder, and his two older brothers Anders and Simon. Before participating in The X Factor, he took singing lessons, and had a minor role in a school musical. He cites his influences as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Queen, and Michael Bublé.
The X Factor 2008
Throughout his participation in the first Danish series of The X Factor, Martin was highly praised by the three judges. During the auditions, one of the judges, his future mentor Remee, rose from his chair in order to shake his hand, "before he became a superstar". Later, during the live shows, Martin's transformation into a national idol began after he powerfully performed songs such as "Kiss From a Rose" by Seal, "Rock With You" by Michael Jackson, and "Somebody to Love" by Queen. Internationally, he has been praised by X Factor creator Simon Cowell and Queen themselves. In the grand finale, Martin beat 23-year-old contestant Laura Arensbak Kjærgaard, with whom he had formed a strong friendship.
Discography
Martin discography Releases ↙Studio albums 1 ↙Singles 2 ↙Music videos 2 ↙B-sides 2 ↙Tours 1 The following is a complete discography of every album and single released by Danish Pop music artist Martin. His debut 3x platinum album and platinum selling single "Show the World" was co-written and co-produced by Thomas Troelsen and Remee. His Platinum single and number 1 record "Show The World" was also co-written by Lucas Secon,known for hits by Pussycat Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Pixie Lott, Sugababes, Sean Kingston and many more and by Remee and Thomas Troelsen.
Albums
Year Information Denmark Sales and Certifications 2008 Show the World 1 Danish sales: 100,000 IFPI: 3xPlatinum
Singles
Year Song Denmark[1] Certification Album 2008 "The 1" 1 2xPlatinum (IFPI) Show the World "Show the World" 1 Platinum (IFPI) "Report to the Dance Floor" - References
External links
Preceded by
NoneX Factor (Denmark)
Winner
2008Succeeded by
Linda AndrewsX Factor (Denmark) Seasons Presenters Current: Lise Rønne
Former: Signe MuusmannJudges Winners Related singles Winner's singles: "The 1" · "Det bedste til sidst" · "My Dream" · "Min øjesten"
Charity singles: "You've Got a Friend" · "I'll Be There"Related articles Categories:- Danish male singers
- The X Factor contestants
- 1992 births
- X Factor series winners
- Living people
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