"Ricky is an iconic superstar who is as talented as he is popular. [He] connects with his audience in a very palpable way -- and we are thrilled that he will be adding TV star to his incredible resume," Bela Bajaria, executive vice president of Universal Television, said in a statement.
Martin, 40, who recently made a guest appearance on 'Glee', first made a splash on TV when he appeared on 'General Hospital' in 1994, reported the Huffington Post.
The singer, who has sold 60 million albums worldwide, has also guest starred on 'The Love Boat' and 'Getting By'.
