In 1997, Martin had three releases: a CD/cassette single of "What's On the Other Side;" another Platinum album, "Journeys;" and a special edition of "Journeys" that was released in Hawaii via Tower Records. A year later, Martin broke his records with "Forever," selling 120,000 units. The triple-platinum record became a series of records, with the two follow up albums: "Forever Forever" (February 1999) and "Return to Forever" (December 1999), which turned Platinum and Double Platinum respectively.

Martin released a LIVE album in 2000. Recorded during one of his stints at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Martin was accompanied by the elite Philippine Harmonic Orchestra. In 2002, his "Chasing Time" album turned Gold even before the actual launch of the album. The follow-up, "Chasing Time 2" also achieved the same.

Martin Nievera began performing internationally way back in 1989, first at the Harrah's Casino Lounge in Reno Nevada. He then took on the Palace Hotel Ballroom of Guam in 1996. Stints in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Canada well as the many cities in America soon followed.

Martin has sold out hundreds of shows both here and abroad; raked in countless awards and accolades as singer/composer and TV host; starred in several movies; and hosted in own TV hosts and even several television events.

In 2005, Martin's comeback with an album after numerous shows here and abroad, Martin's and EMI's new concept relies with an array of break-up songs which is a follow-up to his hit album "Best Wishes " (compilation of best wedding songs) launched in 2004. "When Love Is Gone" boasts 17 tracks of love song after a love song which is exquisite and endearingly heartwarming. Ten of which are newly recorded tracks and another concept album made up of songs that make tears flow and hearts bleed.

The album's first single is "Goodbye"-song about a lost love and Martin's duet with Ms. Pops Fernandez who also is touted the Concert Queen. "Goodby " is a remake and was originally sung by Regine Velasquez but written by Martin Nievera and Louie Ocampo. The used-to-be couples will also be seen in a Goodbye's music video which was directed by Louie Ignacio.

Martin's album "When Love Is Gone" which is now certified Platinum album which have sold 15,000 units all over the country. Martin was also awarded as the 19th Awit Awards (2006) as Favorite Male Artist of the Year and awardee for Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award.

"Awit ng Puso," is Martin's recently released album (August 2006). The album's concept covers old OPM songs that have swept listeners heart and scaled the charts in the past. This album serves as a tribute to all OPM classic songwriters and singers of all time. First single was WHEN I MET YOU, an APO Hiking Society original hit in the 80s.