- Born:
- September 9, 1975, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (age 51)
- Notable Works:
- âCall Me Irresponsibleâ
- âCrazy Loveâ
- âItâs Timeâ
- On the Web:
- NPR - Michael Buble On Fishing, Sinatra And Auto-Tune (Oct. 16, 2026)
Michael Bublé
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Who is Michael Bublé?
Michael Bublé, born on September 9, 1975, in Burnaby, British Columbia, is a Canadian singer and songwriter who gained fame in the early 21st century with his blend of swing-era classics and original ballads.
As a child, BublĂ© was introduced to the crooners of the 1930s and 40s by his grandfather. His career took off in 2000 after singing at a wedding and meeting David Foster, who signed him to his label in 2001. BublĂ©'s breakthrough album, Itâs Time (2005), earned him a Juno Award and topped charts in multiple countries. He has won several Grammy Awards, including one for his album Call Me Irresponsible (2007).
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Where is Michael Bublé from?
Michael Bublé, a Canadian singer and songwriter, was born on September 9, 1975, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Bublé gained recognition in the early 21st century, skillfully blending swing-era classics with original ballads.
As a child, Bublé developed a close bond with his grandfather, who introduced him to the crooners of the 1930s and 40s. With his grandfather's support, who even bartered his plumbing services for stage time, Bublé began performing in his teens. His big break occurred in 2000, when he performed at the wedding of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's daughter. This led to an introduction to Grammy Award-winning producer David Foster, who signed Bublé to his label in 2001.
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What type of music is Michael Bublé known for singing?
Michael Bublé, the Canadian singer and songwriter, is known for his combination of reworked swing-era classics and original ballads, achieving fame in the early 21st century. His exposure to 1930s and 40s crooners during his childhood influenced his musical style. His album Call Me Irresponsible won the Grammy Award for best traditional pop vocal album.
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What are some of Michael BublĂ©âs most famous songs?
Michael Bublé, born in Burnaby, Canada, in 1975, gained fame in the 21st century by mixing swing-era classics with original ballads Michael Bublé.
BublĂ©'s breakthrough album, Itâs Time (2005), featured standards and his original single, "Home," earning him a Juno Award Michael BublĂ©. His 2007 release, Call Me Irresponsible, won a Grammy Award and pushed his album sales past 15 million. In 2009, he won another Grammy for Michael BublĂ© Meets Madison Square Garden, followed by a third for Crazy Love, which included the hit single "Havenât Met You Yet"Michael BublĂ©.
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How did Michael Bublé become famous?
Michael Bublé, born in Canada in 1975, gained fame in the early 21st century by blending swing-era classics with original ballads. Introduced to crooners by his grandfather, he began performing as a teen, with his grandfather bartering plumbing services for stage time.
His break came in 2000, singing at a wedding and meeting David Foster, who signed him to 143 Records in 2001. His first album produced by Foster, Michael BublĂ©, was released in 2003. BublĂ©'s breakthrough album, Itâs Time (2005), topped charts and included his hit single "Home". Call Me Irresponsible (2007) earned him his first Grammy Award, boosting his album sales past 15 million.
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How has Michael Bublé influenced modern jazz and pop music?
Michael BublĂ©, a Canadian singer, gained recognition in the early 21st century by blending swing-era classics with original ballads. His grandfather introduced him to the crooners of the 1930s and 40s, which inspired his career. His breakthrough album, Itâs Time (2005), included standards and his own song, "Home".
Bublé's success has had a broad influence, reintroducing classic jazz and swing to a new generation while also incorporating elements of modern pop. His multiple Grammy Awards, including one for Call Me Irresponsible, have cemented his influence.
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Michael Bublé (born September 9, 1975, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian singer and songwriter who found fame in the early 21st century with a combination of reworked swing-era classics and original ballads.
As a child, BublĂ© enjoyed a particularly close relationship with his grandfather, who introduced him to the crooners of the 1930s and â40s. He began performing in his teens, with the assistance of his grandfather, who bartered his services as a plumber to buy stage time for BublĂ©. His break came in 2000 when he sang at the wedding of the daughter of former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney, who introduced him to the Grammy Award-winning producer and arranger David Foster. Foster signed him to his 143 Records label in 2001, the same year that BublĂ© released his independently produced debut album BaBalu. Two years later BublĂ© released his first album produced by Foster, Michael BublĂ©. It earned him Canadaâs Juno Award in 2004 for new artist of the year. His first Christmas recording, the extended-play release Let It Snow! (2003), was followed by two live CD/DVDs, Come Fly with Me (2004) and Caught in the Act (2005).
BublĂ©âs breakthrough album, Itâs Time (2005), was named both album and pop album of the year at the 2006 Juno Awards. Alongside standards by George and Ira Gershwin and Cole Porter and pop tunes from the 1950s and â60s, it included a single cowritten by BublĂ©, âHome,â which was awarded the Juno for single of the year. Itâs Time topped charts in Canada, Italy, and Spain and sold strongly in Britain and the United States, where it received two Grammy nominations.
His 2007 release, Call Me Irresponsible, earned BublĂ© his first Grammy Award, for best traditional pop vocal album, and its success pushed his lifetime album sales over the 15 million mark. BublĂ© collected a second Grammy for the live album Michael BublĂ© Meets Madison Square Garden (2009) and a third for the studio release Crazy Love (2009). For the latter album, BublĂ©, following the winning formula of Call Me Irresponsible, featured a pair of original compositionsâincluding the hit single âHavenât Met You Yetââwithin a collection of pop and rock standards. He subsequently recorded another holiday-themed album, Christmas (2011), and his effervescent To Be Loved (2013) won the Grammy Award for best traditional pop vocal album. During this time he married (2011) Luisiana Lopilato, an Argentine actress.
Shortly after the release of Nobody but Me (2016), Bublé announced that his eldest son, three-year-old Noah, had been diagnosed with liver cancer. He subsequently took a hiatus from music as his son underwent treatment. In 2018 Bublé returned with Love, his 10th studio album. For Higher (2022), he won his third Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album.