DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
DROPS SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Martine is now focusing on her first solo album, featuring eleven tracks — nine original songs and two traditional country covers.
The album is being recorded at Farm Studio in Hemnes (Aurskog-Høland), with Thomas Nessheim serving as engineer and producer and Magne Hellesjøad co-producer, Nessheim also contributes as a musician on the album.
Additional contributing musicians include well-known names such as Tore Blestrud, Daniel Vidarson Gullien, Bjørn Haglund and Ivar Blestrud (all known from the band "Country Heroes").
The upcoming album will blend traditional country with modern Americana, shaped by Haugen’s warm vocal expression and strong songwriting craft. She has written and composed all nine of the original tracks herself.
Recording in Farm Studio early 2026
Ivar Brynildsen (bass) - Tore Blestrud (pedal steel, lapsteel, banjo) - Daniel Vidarson Gullien (guitars) - Bjørn Haglund (drums, washboard). Thomas Nessheim (sound engineer/producer). Magne Hellesjø (producer).
Martine Haugen
Martine Haugen (26) is based in Dombås, in the municipality of Dovre, and is a rising artist, songwriter and vocalist within the country and Americana genres. She first gained widespread attention as the front figure of the band Gone North, who released their debut album "Another Place In The Sun" in May 2025. The album received strong critical acclaim, particularly highlighting Martine’s distinctive and authentic country voice.
