Michael Buble

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Michael Buble

Michael Buble is a successful Canadian Pop Standard Singer who rose to fame because of his smooth voice which his single "Kissing Fool" became an instant hit.

[edit] About

Michael Buble was born on September 9, 1975, in Vancouver, Canada. He grew up listening to his grandfather's collection of jazz records. His grandfather influenced him in music world. he fofodfather encouraged him to enter a talent contest in Vancouver, and won but was disqualified because they learned that he was still underage. At the age of 17, he again joined a talent contest, a Canadian Youth Talent Search which he won the first prize.

The next few years, Michael Buble pursued his career but he was not successful. He portrayed "Elvis" in a Red Rock Diner Road Show and sung as a star of a musical show "Forever Swing". He also appeared in an episode of "Death Game" in 1996. He released couple of an independent album, one as a present to his grandfather. Michael received two Genie Awards in 2000 for songs he wrote for the movie "Here's To Life" which starred Eric McCormack.

Michael was discovered by David Foster, a multi-Grammy awarding producer and a Warner Brothers record executive at the wedding of daughter of the former Canadian Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney in 2000. David heard him sang "Mack the Knife", and eventually fall in love with his voice, Mulroney introduced Michael Buble to David Foster. David immediately signed Michael to his '143' record label and Michael started recording his self-titled album in 2001, which David Foster produced.

Michael Buble's self-titled album was released in early 2003 climbing to Canadian Album Charts, and after the success in Canada, it also hit the topping charts in U.K., USA, Australia and other international Countries. Michael's album went platinum and reached the top ten of the album charts in U.K. and Canada and being number one in Australia. His album reached the top 50 of the Billboard 200 Album Charts. His single, "Kissing Fool" reached the top 30 of the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. His next single, "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" also reached the top 30 of the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart and his another single, "Sway", make it to the top 30.

Michael released his first holiday album, Let in Snow in the late 2003 which the title track reached the Australian Top 40 in the singles chart.

In 2004, he released his first live album Come Fly with Me that reached the top 10 in the Billboard Video Charts. The album also climbed the Australian top 50 of the album charts and at the Billboard 200 Album Charts.

Michael also joined the acting industry and appeared in Totally Blonde in 2001 and The Snow Walker in 2003. Song's from his debut album, "For Once in My Life" and "Kissing Fool" were released of the soundtrack for the movie, "Down With Love" and a remix of "Spider-Man" from his Babalu album was played during the closing credits of Spider-Man 2 and it was also released as single.

Michael's second studio album, It's Time who he collaborated with Stevie Wonder released in 2005 was a huge successes. The album climbed number 7 on the Billboard Album Charts and number 2 on the ARIA Charts in Australia. His album also reached number 4 at the U.K. Album Charts.

[edit] Awards & Certifications

Year	Award	Category
2004	Juno Award	New Artist of the Year
2005	World Music Award	World's Best Selling Artist
2006	Juno Award	Pop Album of the Year for "Its Time"
2006	Juno Award	Artist of the Year
2006	Juno Award	Album of the Year "Its Time"
2006	Juno Award	Single of the Year "Home"
2006	ECHO Award	National Jazz Production of the Year
2008	Grammy Awards	Traditional Pop Vocal Album for "Call Me Irresistable"

Certifications

Year	Album	ARIA Certification	CRIA Certification
2003	Michael Buble	Certified 7x Platinum	Certified 4x Platinum
2007	Call Me Irresponsible	Certified 4x Platinum	Certified 3x Platinum

[edit] Chart Toppers

Year	Song	U.S. Billboard	Philippines	Album
2004	Come Fly With Me	-	41	Michael Buble
2004	The Way You Look Tonight	-	1	Michael Buble
2004	You'll Never Find Another Love	-	10	Michael Buble
2004	Sway	-	32	Michael Buble
2004	How Can You Mend a Broken Heart	-	40	Michael Buble
2005	Home	72	7	It's Time
2006	Quando Quando Quando	-	24	It's Time
2006	Save The Last Dance For Me	99	27	It's Time

[edit] News

[edit] Tours & Concerts

2008 Tours

Feb 20 2008 8:00P Hard Rock Live, Hollywood

Feb 22 2008 8:00P St Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida

Feb 23 2008 8:00P UCF Arena Orlando, Florida

Feb 24 2008 8:00P Veteran’s Memorial Arena Jacksonville, Florida

Feb 26 2008 8:00P New Orleans Arena New Orleans, Louisiana

Feb 27 2008 8:00P Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas

Feb 29 2008 8:00P Centurytel Center Bossier City, Louisiana

Mar 1 2008 8:00P Toyota Center Houston, Texas

Mar 2 2008 8:00P Nokia Live Dallas, Texas

Mar 4 2008 8:00P Ford Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mar 5 2008 8:00P Scottrade Center St. Louis

Mar 7 2008 8:00P Sprint Center Kansas City, Missouri

Mar 8 2008 8:00P Alltel Arena Little Rock, Arkansas

Mar 9 2008 8:00P FedEx Forum Memphis, Tennessee

Mar 12 2008 8:00P Sommet Center Nashville, Tennessee

Mar 14 2008 8:00P Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky

Mar 15 2008 8:00P U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati, Ohio

Mar 17 2008 8:00P Constant Center Norfolk, Virginia

Mar 18 2008 8:00P Bobcats Arena Charlotte, North Carolina

Mar 19 2008 8:00P John Paul Jones Arena Charlottesville, Virginia

Apr 8 2008 8:00P Verizon Wireless Arena Manchester, New Hampshire

Apr 10 2008 8:00P Dunkin Donuts Center Providence, Rhode Island

Apr 11 2008 8:00P Mohegan Sun Uncasville, Connecticut

Apr 12 2008 8:00P Times Union Center Albany, New York

Apr 14 2008 8:00P HSBC ARENA Buffalo, New York

Apr 15 2008 8:00P Giant Center Hershey, Pennsylvania

Apr 16 2008 8:00P Nationwide arena Columbus, Ohio

Apr 18 2008 8:00P Conseco Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana

Apr 19 2008 8:00P Wolstein Center Cleveland, Ohio

Apr 20 2008 8:00P Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, Michigan

May 28 2008 8:00P Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

May 30 2008 8:00P Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney

May 31 2008 8:00P Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Jun 2 2008 8:00P Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Jun 3 2008 8:00P Brisbane Entertainment Center, Brisbane

Jun 5 2008 8:00P Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Jun 6 2008 8:00P Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Jun 7 2008 8:00P Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Jun 9 2008 8:00P Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Hindmarsh

Jun 11 2008 8:00P Challenge Stadium, Perth

Jun 12 2008 8:00P Challenge Stadium, Perth

Jun 14 2008 8:00P Challenge Stadium, Perth

Jun 15 2008 8:00P Challenge Stadium, Perth

Jun 17 2008 8:00P Entertainment Centre, Adelaide

Jun 18 2008 8:00P Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Jun 21 2008 8:00P Sydney Entertainment Center, Sydney

Jul 18 2008 8:00P Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

Jul 19 2008 8:00P Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow

Jul 20 2008 8:00P ECHO Arena, Liverpool

Jul 22 2008 8:00P International Arena, Cardiff

Jul 23 2008 8:00P The 02 Arena, London

Jul 24 2008 8:00P The 02 Arena, London

[edit] Announcements

Michael Buble's latest album, Call Me Irresponsible is already available at all music stores.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

First Dance 1996 Own Label	Babalu 2001 Own Label	Dream 2002 Own Label	Michael Buble Album February 11,2003 Wea International
Totally Buble September 9,2003 Drg	It's Time February 8, 2005 Wea International	Call Me Irresponsible May 1, 2007 Wea

[edit] Singles

Date	Title	Label
2003	How Can You Mend A Broken Heart	Wea
2004	Sway	Wea
2004	Feeling Good	Wea
2005	Home	Wea
2005	Song For You	Wea
2006	Save The Last Dance For Me	Wea
2006	Everything	Wea
2007	Me and Mrs. Jones	Wea

[edit] Compilations & Live Releases

Let It Snow January 6, 2004 Wea	Come Fly With Me March 30,2004 Wea	Caught in the Act November 15,2005 Wea	King of Swing February 28,2006 Wea
Michael Buble Christmas October 17,2006 Warner	Michael Buble With Love 2006 Hallmark