Ex Unemployed Baker’s Voice Echoed On The Streets Of Holland With A Powerful Rendition Of “You Raise Me Up”

Martin Hurkens is a brilliant opera singer from Holland who rose to fame after participating in the popular Dutch TV show, “Holland’s Got Talent,” in 2010. Despite his initial hesitations, Martin’s daughter believed in his potential and encouraged him to join the competition.

Little did Martin know that this decision would change his life forever. As an unemployed baker at the time, he never expected to make it to the final of the show.

The ultimate showdown was between Martin and Elastic Double, an astonishing dance duo. Martin, initially having modest expectations for himself at the beginning of the competition, was astounded when his name was announced as the victor! With his exceptional vocal talent and captivating performance, he truly deserves the highest title.

After the competition, Martin has been flooded with performance requests from various venues and events. One notable video showcases him singing the heartfelt song “You Raise Me Up” in the center of Maastricht, a city in the Netherlands. The video went viral on social media, propelling Martin’s career to new heights.

You shouldn’t miss the captivating performance:

The video quickly got much attention and became a massive hit throughout social media. The viral video opened more doors for Martin as he traveled to China, Taiwan, and Japan to showcase his wonderful talents. His powerful vocals echoed around the buildings and captivated the public once again.

It’s been over one decade since the first day the video was uploaded on YouTube, it has amassed over 50 million views. The video is also widely shared on other platforms and received tons of compliments such as “I watched and listened to him singing on social media here in Johannesburg, South Africa – I absolutely loved his voice. That’s great news! Well done.”