His 2011 holiday album,Christmas, was in first place on theBillboard 200 for the final four weeks of 2011 and the first week of 2012, totalling five weeks atop the chart, it also made the top 5 in the United Kingdom. With this,Christmas became his third-consecutive number-one album on the chart.To Be Loved was released in April 2013, followed byNobody but Me in October 2016 andLove in November 2018.
Early life and musical beginnings
Michael Steven Bublé was born inBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada,[5] on September 9, 1975, to Lewis Bublé, a fisherman,[6][7] and Amber (née Santaga), a homemaker.[8][9] Bublé's paternal and maternal great-grandparents immigrated to Canada from Italy.[10][11] His surname was originally spelled "Bubli", and some of his paternal ancestors came fromIstria.[12][13][6] Bublé stated: "[On the side of the family native to modern-day Croatia] some say we'reYugoslavian, others that we're Italian."[14] He has two younger sisters,[15] Brandee, a children's book author, and Crystal, an actress. He and his siblings were raisedRoman Catholic. He attendedSeaforth Elementary School andCariboo Hill Secondary School.[16]
The first time his family noticed his singing talent was during the Christmas holidays, when Bublé was 13 years old, and they heard him powerfully sing the phrase "May your days be merry and bright" when the family was singing to the song "White Christmas" on a car ride.[17][27]
Bublé also has a strong passion for ice hockey and wanted to become a professional hockey player for theVancouver Canucks growing up, but believed he was not good enough.[28] "I wanted so bad to be a hockey player... If I was any good at hockey, I probably wouldn't be singing right now."[29] He often played hockey in his youth, watched Vancouver Canucks games with his father, and said that he "went to every single home game as a kid... I remember I wanted to beGary Lupul, I wanted to bePatrik Sundstrom andIvan Hlinka. I used to think that being named Michael Bublé was pretty cool because I was close to being calledJiri Bubla."[30] Bublé shared his hockey interest with his grandfather.[31]
From the age of 14, Bublé spent six years working during the summer as acommercial fisherman with his father and crewmates.[32][33] He called the experience "the most deadly physical work I'll ever know in my lifetime. We'd be gone for two, sometimes three months at a time and the experience of living and working among guys over twice my age taught me a lot about responsibility and what it means to be a man."[15]
His first singing engagements were in nightclubs at age 16 and were facilitated by his Italian grandfather Demetrio Santagà,[34] a plumber fromPreganziol,Treviso,[35] who offered his plumbing services in exchange for stage time for his grandson.[15] Bublé's grandfather paid for his singing lessons. Both his voice teacher, Sandi Siemens, and his maternal grandfather never stopped believing that he would become a star. Bublé's maternal grandmother, Iolanda (née Moscone),[36] was also Italian, fromCarrufo,L'Aquila.[37][38]
Bublé grew up listening to his grandfather's collection ofjazz records and credits his grandfather in encouraging his love for jazz music. "My grandfather was really my best friend growing up. He was the one who opened me up to a whole world of music that seemed to have been passed over by my generation. Although I like rock and roll and modern music, the first time my granddad played me theMills Brothers, something magical happened. The lyrics were so romantic, so real, the way a song should be for me. It was like seeing my future flash before me. I wanted to be a singer and I knew that this was the music that I wanted to sing."[39]
Bublé never stopped believing he would become a star but admitted he was probably the only one who believed in his dream, stating that even his maternal grandfather thought Bublé was going to be "an opening act for somebody in Las Vegas".[40] He stated he never learned to read and write music, using only emotion to drive his songwriting ability.[28][41][42]
At age 18, Bublé entered a local talent contest and won, but was disqualified by organizer Bev Delich for being underage. Delich entered him in the Canadian Youth Talent Search. After Bublé won that contest, he asked Delich to be his manager. Delich represented him for the next seven years, during which Bublé worked diligently at any job that came along: clubs, conventions, cruise ships, hotel lounges, shopping malls, and talent shows.[27][33]
In 1996, Bublé appeared in TV'sDeath Game (also known asMortal Challenge) as a Drome Groupie. Also in 1996, he appeared (uncredited) in two episodes ofThe X-Files as a member of a submarine crew. His first national TV performance was on a 1997 award-winningBravo! documentary titledBig Band Boom!, directed by Mark Glover Masterson. Beginning in 1997, he became a frequent guest onVicki Gabereau's national talk show on theCTV network. During its first season, the Vancouver-based programme aired live, which ultimately worked in Bublé's favour. When a scheduled guest was forced to cancel, the show's music producer often asked Bublé to fill in at the last minute. The Gabereau appearances provided Bublé with great exposure, but they also helped the singer hone his television skills as a performer and as an interview guest. In a mutual show of gratitude, Bublé appeared on the final Gabereau show in 2005, along withJann Arden andElvis Costello.[43]
David Foster was reluctant to sign Bublé to his143 Records label[49] because he "didn't know how to market this kind of music". Bublé moved to Los Angeles with his agent for a brief period to convince Foster to sign him. Eventually, Foster agreed to produce an album for him if he raised $500,000 to cover the costs of the production (which Bublé did). Foster ended up covering the costs of production under his label, with no assurances of support fromWarner Brothers. Additionally, Bublé received the personal stamp of approval and support of Foster's friend, musician and songwriterPaul Anka. After David Foster agreed to produce Bublé's debut album,Bruce Allen, whom Bublé had pursued for years to be his manager, also signed Bublé.[49] Bublé appeared as a karaoke singer inDuets in 2000 and a club owner inTotally Blonde in 2001.[50]
Bublé appeared nationally on television in the United States on theToday program on February 14, 2003.[19] In November 2003, Bublé released a Christmas EPLet it Snow, containing five previously unreleased tracks, that peaked at 56 on theBillboard 200. The title track reached the top 40 of the Australia singles chart. A live DVD/CD calledCome Fly with Me was released in early 2004. TheCome Fly with Me CD was No. 99 on the Aria Top 100 Albums of 2004.[51] The DVD included live footage and behind-the-scenes footage of Bublé's first world tour. The CD included three new studio tracks, two live recordings of new songs, and three live recordings of songs from the albumMichael Bublé. The album peaked at 55 on theBillboard 200. In November 2004, the Christmas edition of his debut album was released as a two-disc set that included both theMichael Bublé and theLet It Snow EP.
Bublé won New Artist of the Year at the2004 Juno Awards, and his album was nominated for Album of the Year but lost toSam Roberts. He appeared in the 2003 filmThe Snow Walker. Also in 2003, he played a lounge performer on an episode ofDays of Our Lives.[19] In 2004, he appeared as himself inLas Vegas.[52]
Songs from Bublé's debut album ("For Once in My Life", "Kissing a Fool") were released on the soundtrack for the movieDown with Love (2003).[53] The soundtrack also included a previously unreleased duet withHolly Palmer of the movie's title theme. TheJunkie XL remix of the theme for the 1960s TV cartoon version ofSpider-Man from Bublé'sBabalu album was played during the closing credits ofSpider-Man 2 (2004), and this version was also released as a single. A CD was released in 2003 of the 7 songs that Bublé sang forTotally Blonde, calling itTotally Bublé. Bublé collaborated with theBarenaked Ladies for "Elf's Lament", a song on their 2004 Christmas albumBarenaked for the Holidays.[54]
The album reached No. 1 in Canada, Italy, Japan, and on theBillboard Top Jazz chart, No. 2 in Australia, and No. 7 on theBillboard 200. Additionally it reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, and Sweden. The album spent 104 weeks on theBillboard Top Jazz chart, including a record-breaking 78 weeks in the No. 1 spot.It's Time wasBillboard's Top Jazz Album in both 2005 and 2006. The first single, "Feeling Good", met with little commercial success. However, the second single from the album, "Home", reached No. 1 on theBillboard Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and No. 72 on theBillboard Hot 100.[55] The third single "Save the Last Dance for Me" reached No. 5 on theBillboard AC Track Chart and No. 99 on theBillboard Hot 100.[55]
In 2005, he appeared in a commercial forStarbucks' Frappucino line, singing his single "Come Fly with Me". The single appeared as a bonus track for a Starbucks edition release ofIt's Time.[56]
He won four Juno Awards in 2006: Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year (It's Time), Single of the Year ("Home"), and Artist of the Year.[57]
He was nominated twice for a Grammy in the categoryBest Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2006 (It's Time) and 2007 (Caught in the Act), but lost both times toTony Bennett. In 2007, Bublé received one Juno nomination, for Fan Choice, but lost toNelly Furtado.[58]
2007–2008:Call Me Irresponsible
Bublé's third studio album,Call Me Irresponsible, was released on May 1, 2007, by 143/Reprise Records. His third effort included songs from different eras such as "Always on My Mind", "Dream", "I've Got the World on a String", and "Comin' Home Baby" (a duet withBoyz II Men). In the US, the album debuted at number two on theBillboard 200 and rose to number one in its second week.[59]
2009–2012:Crazy Love
Bublé performing in February 2011
His fourth studio album,Crazy Love, was set to be released by 143/Reprise Records on October 13, 2009.[60] However, an early release in the United States happened on October 9, 2009,[61] in which Bublé appeared onOprah that same day and performed the album's first single "Haven't Met You Yet". The album was also promoted in an interview withGeorge Stroumboulopoulos onThe Hour on October 17, 2009,[62] and on the December 22, 2009, episode ofThe Glenn Beck Program.[63]
This album contains 12 tracks (and one bonus track), including two original songs co-written by Bublé, "Haven't Met You Yet" and "Hold On".[64] Its first single, "Haven't Met You Yet", was released August 31, 2009, and reached No. 1 onBillboard's Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.[65] Most of the tracks off the album were recorded live because Bublé did not want his album to sound overproduced and slick.[66] Bublé wrote the opening part for his cover on the single "Cry Me a River" inBond-like theme because he wanted the song to sound very cinematic and bombastic.[67]Crazy Love debuted at No. 1 on theBillboard 200 chart,[68] becoming Bublé's fourth No. 1 album onBillboard's Top Jazz Albums chart. It also debuted at No. 1 in Australia and Canada, where it became his fastest-selling album. The album was supported by theCrazy Love Tour. During the tour, Bublé performed two nights at the newAviva Stadium inDublin, Ireland, which were the first concerts to take place at the venue.[69]
On April 18, 2010, Bublé won four Juno Awards for Juno Fan Choice Award, Single of the Year ("Haven't Met You Yet"), Album of the Year (Crazy Love) and Pop Album of the Year (Crazy Love),[57] plus two Juno nominations for Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.Crazy Love producers David Foster and Bob Rock both received two separate nominations of their own for theJack Richardson Producer of the Year Award, with Bob Rock winning the award.[57][70]
Bublé re-releasedCrazy Love on October 25, 2010, in the US, with an earlier release date of October 15, 2010, for Europe. The special edition is called "Crazy Love: Hollywood Edition",[71] and contains several bonus tracks including Bublé's newest single, "Hollywood", co-written with Toronto songwriter and pianist Robert G. Scott.[72] On September 7, 2010, "Hollywood" was released worldwide on radio and as a digital single on iTunes. He recently played to 100,000 people at the Aviva Stadium inDublin, his biggest concert to date.[71]
In October 2011, Bublé released his fifth studio album,Christmas, which rose to the top of the US and UK charts.[73][74]Christmas has been the best-selling Christmas album in Australia each year since its release.[75]
Olympics and TV
Bublé took part in the torch relay in Vancouver before theopening ceremony of the2010 Winter Olympics.[76] He performed onthe Today Show on February 12, the day of the opening ceremony and during the broadcast onGrouse Mountain. The introduction for his song "Cry Me a River" was chosen as the theme for the BBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics.[77]
He performed with other Canadian celebrities at the closing ceremony, singing a version of "Maple Leaf Forever" and appearing as a Mountie but having his uniform torn off to reveal a white tuxedo.[78] He appeared in the TV specialMichael Bublé's Canada, which aired on Australian cable television in January, ahead of the 2010 Winter Games.[79]
He was a guest on the comedy TV programColbert Report for Colbert's 2010 Vancouver Winter Games coverage.[80]
In 2009, he appeared with neuroscientistDaniel Levitin on the television programMy Musical Brain, which was based on Levitin's bookThis Is Your Brain on Music. Also in 2009, he took part in series 6 ofThe X Factor in the UK. He was the celebrity mentor for the finalists in week 3 and also appeared on the finale, duetting withStacey Solomon.
He was featured in an ITV special calledThis Is Michael Bublé. On February 23, 2011, he was the narrator of BBC Radio 2's Song Stories "My Way".[81]
2013–2017:To Be Loved andNobody but Me
Michael Bublé's star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Bublé releasedTo Be Loved on April 15, 2013 (regional releases include April 22 in Canada and April 23 in the US). The lead single,"It's a Beautiful Day", was released on February 25, 2013.[82]To Be Loved debuted at number-one on theBillboard 200, becoming the crooner's fourth consecutive number-one album on the chart.[83]
He was featured in the ITV documentaryMichael Bublé's Day Off which aired on June 30, 2013. On December 18, 2013, he performed his 3rd Annual Christmas Special with NBC. Special guests includedMariah Carey,Mary J. Blige,Queen Latifah, and David Foster.[84][85]
TheTo Be Loved Tour was the fifth concert tour by Canadian singer Michael Bublé. Launched in support of his sixth studio album To Be Loved (2013), the tour began on June 30, 2013, with a series of ten concerts at The O2 Arena in London and ended on March 22, 2015, in Johannesburg.[86]
To advertiseMichael Bublé's Christmas in Hollywood on NBC, he released a Christmas song called "The More You Give (The More You'll Have)".
His seventh studio album,Nobody but Me, was released on October 21, 2016.[87]
Thetitular lead single featuresBlack Thought of The Roots and was released on August 19, 2016. During the same month, his perfume went on sale in thirty countries.[88]
2018–2021:Love
Bublé in 2019
His eighth studio albumLove (written as the heart emoji, ❤️) was released on November 16, 2018, with the first single "When I Fall in Love" preceding it on September 27, 2018. In November, he announced he would embarking on a tour in 2019 in honor of the album; hisAn Evening with Michael Bublé tour kicked off in Tampa on February 13, 2019.[89][90]
On December 15, 2018, Bublé was the musical guest for the final of thesixteenth edition of BBC'sStrictly Come Dancing.[91] On January 17, 2019, it was announced that Bublé would star in a Super Bowl commercial for Bubly sparkling water.[92]
2022–present:Higher andThe Voice
On January 29, 2022, Bublé announced that his ninth studio album,Higher, would be released on March 25. The album was his first studio album sinceLove (2018).[93]
Dancing With The Stars on Disney+ celebrated "Michael Bublé Night" on October 24, 2022, with Bublé serving as a guest judge, and performing two songs, includingHigher.
On May 13, 2024, it was announced that Bublé would be featured as a coach on the26th season ofThe Voice. His final artist,Sofronio Vasquez, won the season making Bublé the winning coach on his first season.[94] Bublé returned as a coach for the27th season and became the winning coach for the second consecutive time with his artistAdam David.[95] In May 2025, it was announced that Bublé would return for the28th season, which premiered in late 2025.[96] In June 2025, Bublé joinedSinger, the Chinese competition show for professional singers, for one episode.[97][98]
Personal life
Bublé resides inBurnaby, British Columbia, with his wife and children. He once had a home inCroydon, London.[99]
He holds dual Italian and Canadian citizenship.[34][35][100]
An avid hockey fan since childhood, he is a prominent celebrity supporter of theVancouver Canucks. Since December 2008, he has co-owned theVancouver Giants.[101] Bublé requires "one local team hockey puck" in his dressing room as part of hiscontract to concert promoters in every city.[28]
Bublé was previously engaged to actress Debbie Timuss, who appeared with him in the musicalsRed Rock Diner in 1996[103] and Dean Regan'sForever Swing in 1998.[104][105] Timuss was listed as one of the dedicatees in Bublé's self-titled albumMichael Bublé andIt's Time and sang background vocals for it. While in Italy, he co-wrote the hit single "Home" for her.[106][107] She was featured in the music video for "Home".[107][108] Their engagement ended in November 2005 and inspired him to write "Lost".[109]
After his relationship with Blunt ended in July 2008,[112] Bublé began dating Argentine actressLuisana Lopilato; they became engaged in November 2009[113][114] and married in March 2011 in Buenos Aires.[115] Bublé co-wrote the hit single "Haven't Met You Yet" for Lopilato while they were dating[116] and she appeared in his music video.[113] The couple have four children: sons born in 2013 and 2016[117][118] and daughters born in 2018 and 2022.[119][120]
Bublé's oldest son was diagnosed withhepatoblastoma in 2016.[121] The singer canceled his planned tour after receiving news of the diagnosis, spending time with his son during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Bublé discussed this with British talk show hostJames Corden in 2018.[122] Bublé's son has since fully recovered.[123]
^Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
^Heatley, Michael (2011).At This Moment: The Story of Michael Bublé. London, United Kingdom:Omnibus Press. p. Chapter 1, page 1.ISBN9780857127242.When Michael's paternal great-grandparents arrived in Vancouver from Italy they were known as Bubli ... 'Buble' (that is, without the accent) is Croatian; it is based on the rumour that his father's side of the family originally came from Istria, a town close to the Croatian/Italian border.
^Bublé, Michael (November 28, 2011)."'Onstage Offstage': Michael Bublé looks back at his roots". Today.com. RetrievedAugust 25, 2022.My grandparents are second-generation Italians, descending on my mother's side from a town outside Pescara, on the east coast of Italy. My grandpa Mitch Santaga's family came to work in the mines in Alberta, where he grew up as a farm boy in a tiny town called Saunders.
^Bublé, Michael (November 28, 2011)."'Onstage Offstage': Michael Bublé looks back at his roots". Today.com. RetrievedAugust 25, 2022.My dad's father Frank was born in Vancouver, and his side of the family is from Dalmatia, originally Italian territory that became part of Yugoslavia after the Second World War.
^abc"Juno Awards Artist Summary".Juno Archives. Juno: Canada's Official Music Awards official website. Archived fromthe original on September 24, 2010. RetrievedJune 20, 2008. (search results for Michael Bublé: Juno Awards Artist Summary)
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