History of Michael Bublé in Timeline

Michael Bublé is a highly successful Canadian singer and songwriter, credited with revitalizing interest in traditional pop standards and the Great American Songbook. He has sold over 75 million records globally and has received considerable recognition, including five Grammy Awards and fifteen Juno Awards, solidifying his status as a pop icon.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: Appearance in Red Rock Diner

In 1996, Michael Bublé appeared with Debbie Timuss in the musical Red Rock Diner.

1998: Appearance in Forever Swing

In 1998, Michael Bublé appeared with Debbie Timuss in Dean Regan's Forever Swing.

November 2005: End of Engagement to Debbie Timuss

In November 2005, Michael Bublé's engagement to actress Debbie Timuss ended, inspiring him to write "Lost". They had appeared in musicals together, and she sang background vocals for his self-titled album and It's Time.

2005: Meeting Emily Blunt at the Logie Awards

In 2005, Michael Bublé met English actress Emily Blunt at the Logie Awards in Australia, and they soon began dating. She sang background vocals on "Me and Mrs. Jones", and "Everything" was written by Bublé for her.

July 2008: End of Relationship with Emily Blunt

In July 2008, Michael Bublé's relationship with Emily Blunt ended.

December 2008: Co-ownership of Vancouver Giants

Since December 2008, Michael Bublé has co-owned the Vancouver Giants. He is also a prominent celebrity supporter of the Vancouver Canucks, and his concert contract requires "one local team hockey puck" in his dressing room in every city.

February 12, 2009: Donation to Black Saturday Bushfires Victims

On February 12, 2009, Michael Bublé pledged a donation of A$50,000 to the victims of the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, Australia, at a charity concert at Lakeside Secondary School.

November 2009: Engagement to Luisana Lopilato

In November 2009, Michael Bublé became engaged to Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato.

2009: Appearance on My Musical Brain and The X Factor

In 2009, Michael Bublé appeared with neuroscientist Daniel Levitin on the television program My Musical Brain, based on Levitin's book This Is Your Brain on Music. In the same year, he participated in series 6 of The X Factor in the UK as a celebrity mentor and performed a duet with Stacey Solomon in the finale.

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2010: Guest Appearance on Colbert Report

In 2010, Michael Bublé appeared as a guest on the comedy TV program Colbert Report for Colbert's coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games.

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2010: Performance at the 2010 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

In 2010, Michael Bublé performed with other Canadian celebrities at the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics. He sang a version of "Maple Leaf Forever" and appeared as a Mountie, revealing a white tuxedo. He also appeared in the TV special Michael Bublé's Canada, which aired on Australian cable television in January ahead of the 2010 Winter Games.

February 23, 2011: Narrator for BBC Radio 2's Song Stories "My Way"

On February 23, 2011, Michael Bublé narrated BBC Radio 2's Song Stories "My Way". He was also featured in an ITV special called This Is Michael Bublé.

March 2011: Marriage to Luisana Lopilato

In March 2011, Michael Bublé married Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato in Buenos Aires.

February 25, 2013: Release of "It's a Beautiful Day"

On February 25, 2013, Michael Bublé released "It's a Beautiful Day" as the lead single from his album To Be Loved.

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April 15, 2013: Release of To Be Loved

On April 15, 2013, Michael Bublé released his album To Be Loved. The album debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200, marking his fourth consecutive number-one album on the chart.

June 30, 2013: Featured in Michael Bublé's Day Off

On June 30, 2013, Michael Bublé was featured in the ITV documentary Michael Bublé's Day Off.

December 18, 2013: Performance on 3rd Annual Christmas Special with NBC

On December 18, 2013, Michael Bublé performed his 3rd Annual Christmas Special with NBC. Special guests included Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, and David Foster.

2013: Birth of First Son

In 2013, Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato welcomed their first son.

March 22, 2015: End of To Be Loved Tour

On March 22, 2015, Michael Bublé's To Be Loved Tour concluded in Johannesburg. The tour, supporting his sixth studio album To Be Loved (2013), began on June 30, 2013.

August 19, 2016: Release of Nobody But Me (feat. Black Thought of The Roots)

On August 19, 2016, the titular lead single Nobody but Me, featuring Black Thought of The Roots, was released. During the same month, his perfume went on sale in thirty countries.

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October 21, 2016: Release of Nobody but Me

On October 21, 2016, Michael Bublé released his seventh studio album, Nobody but Me.

2016: Birth of Second Son

In 2016, Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato welcomed their second son.

2016: Son's Cancer Diagnosis

In 2016, Michael Bublé's oldest son was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, leading him to cancel his tour and spend time with his son during treatment.

September 27, 2018: Release of "When I Fall in Love"

On September 27, 2018, Michael Bublé released "When I Fall in Love" as the first single from his album Love.

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November 16, 2018: Release of Love

On November 16, 2018, Michael Bublé released his eighth studio album Love (stylized as the heart emoji).

December 15, 2018: Musical Guest on Strictly Come Dancing Finale

On December 15, 2018, Michael Bublé was the musical guest for the final of the sixteenth edition of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

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2018: Birth of First Daughter

In 2018, Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato welcomed their first daughter.

2018: Discussion with James Corden about Son's Diagnosis

In 2018, Michael Bublé discussed his son's cancer diagnosis and treatment with British talk show host James Corden. His son has since fully recovered.

January 17, 2019: Announcement of Super Bowl Commercial for Bubly

On January 17, 2019, it was announced that Michael Bublé would star in a Super Bowl commercial for Bubly sparkling water.

February 13, 2019: Kickoff of An Evening with Michael Bublé Tour

On February 13, 2019, Michael Bublé's An Evening with Michael Bublé tour commenced in Tampa, in support of his album Love.

January 29, 2022: Announcement of Higher Album

On January 29, 2022, Michael Bublé announced that his ninth studio album, Higher, would be released on March 25. This was his first studio album since Love in 2018.

October 24, 2022: Guest Judge and Performer on Dancing With The Stars

On October 24, 2022, Dancing With The Stars on Disney+ celebrated "Michael Bublé Night," with Bublé serving as a guest judge and performing two songs, including Higher.