Kristen Merlin (born 1984)

Singer/songwriter/artist who was a contestant on The Voice[11]

What is Kristen Merlin (born 1984) known for?

Kristen Merlin, born on December 13, 1984 in Hanson, Massachusetts, is an acclaimed American country singer and songwriter famed for her soulful voice and stirring performances. Notably, Merlin is a proud alumni of the Whitman-hanson Regional High School in Massachusetts.

Merlin rose to national fame following her high-impact performance on NBC's signing competition, The Voice in 2014, where she secured her spot in the top 5. Her journey on The Voice started with a fantastic blind audition performing Sugarland's "Something More," impressing Adam Levine and Shakira enough to turn their chairs. Merlin joined Shakira's team and remained a strong contender throughout the season. Despite technical difficulties during the first live episode, Merlin displayed incredible professionalism, earning praise from Adam Levine for her grace under pressure.

Merlin's post-The Voice journey has been filled with successes. She toured 31 U.S. cities on "The Voice Tour" in 2014 along with other performers. Furthermore, she independently released her first EP, Boomerang, in 2015 which climbed up to #2 on Billboard's Heatseekers Northeast chart. The EP included four songs penned by Merlin, demonstrating her prowess not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter. Her second independently released EP, Humans Being, followed in 2019, hitting No. 4 on Billboard's Heatseekers Northeast chart. The EP includes the catchy single "Don’t Call It a Comeback" and three songs co-written by Merlin.

Kristen Merlin, with her powerful vocals and exceptional songwriting skills, continues to leave a significant impact on the American Country music scene. For more information, fans can visit her official website at www.kristenmerlin.com.