Vicci Martinez is a soulful-acoustic-oriented performer who sings and plays guitar with the touch of a veteran performer. She gained worldwide popularity after finishing in third place on the 2011 season of NBC's singing competition The Voice. The artist has released many independent albums. Besides, she also appeared as Daddy in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.
Early Life, Bio, And Family
Vicci Martinez was born on September 21, 1984, in Tacoma, Washington, United States of America. She holds American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. Her mother is a former tutor while her father is a Mexican-born plumber.
Vicci graduated from the Stadium High School, in Tacoma, Washington. She began performing at age 13 and received critical acclaim after her highly-appreciated live performance as a soloist by 16.
Professional Career And Wiki
Vicci Martinez has released several independent albums. In 2005, the artist came out with her first album On My Way. A year after, she released her full-length concert DVD and doc u mentary titled Vicci Martinez Live. She likewise won the regional tryouts for the first season of American Idol, but she declined because she was not ready personally and professionally for that kind of attention at 16.
Martinez subsequently featured on CBS's 2003 season of Star Search. She gained ripe after becoming part of the U.S. talent show The Voice. Following her diverse performance abilities, she showcased on the show the artist performed under coach CeeLo Green representing him in the final round. She was a second runner runner-up of The Voice.
CAPTION: The singer Vicci Martinez SOURCE: AXS.com Martinez later revealed that her inspiration is her father, a plumber who had to work a lot to support a large family. After her mind-blowing performance, the singer also signed a recording deal. In 2012, Vicci released her chart hit single Come Along which featured CeeLo Green.
Besides, Martinez also appeared on series six of the Netflix series Orange Is the Black alongside Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Michael Harney, Michelle Hurst, and more.
Net Worth And Earnings
Vicci Martinez has made a lot of money from her successful music career and occasional TV appearance. As per some authorized sources, it has been reported that her net worth is around $1.5 million. She placed third in The Voice.
Sources reported that Voice champion wins a $100,000 cash prize in addition to a Universal Music Group record deal. She also has a YouTube Channel VicciMartinezChannel with thousands of subscribers.
The singer has a house in New York City.
Marriage, Husband, And Relationship
Vicci Martinez is not married yet. Talking about her sexual orientation, the artist is a lesbian. She is currently dating her Orange Is the New Black co-star Emily Tarver. The couple confirmed their relationship in July 2018. Their love story started after Martinez invited her co-star Traver to sing together at a show.
CAPTION: Vicci Martinez and her partner Emily Tarver at dapperQ NYFW SOURCE: TomboyX As of now, the two are working on an untitled music project and also performed together at NYC's iconic Stonewall Inn.
The couple currently resides in New York.
Age, Height
- Vicci Martinez's age as of 2019 is 34 years.
- Height: She stands at 5 feet 4 inches.
by ab-sagar, 28 Jul, 2019
