Michael Buble
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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.
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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. His grandfather 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.
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 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 |
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| 2003 | Michael Buble | Certified 7x Platinum | Certified 4x Platinum |
| 2007 | Call Me Irresponsible | Certified 4x Platinum | Certified 3x Platinum |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Song | U.S. Billboard | Philippines | Album |
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| 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 |
News
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
Announcements
- Michael Buble's latest album, Call Me Irresponsible is already available at all music stores.
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
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| 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 |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Michael Buble wanted to name the "It's Time Album," "Feeling good.
- Michael Buble dog's name is Baxter.
- He loves Starbucks coffee.
- He won first place in a talent contest but was disqualified for being too young.
- His favorite color is yellow
