Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Michael Bublé

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Michael Bublé

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Michael Bublé made an impact.

Michael Bublé is a highly successful Canadian singer and songwriter, considered a pop icon. He is known for revitalizing interest in traditional pop standards and the Great American Songbook. With worldwide sales exceeding 75 million records, Bublé has garnered significant recognition, including five Grammy Awards and fifteen Juno Awards, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in contemporary music.

1996: Early TV Appearances

In 1996, Michael Bublé appeared in TV's Death Game and had an uncredited role in two episodes of The X-Files.

1996: Appeared in Red Rock Diner with Debbie Timuss

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

1996: Independent Album "First Dance"

In 1996, Michael Bublé recorded his first independent album "First Dance".

1997: National TV Performance and Talk Show Guest

In 1997, Michael Bublé made his first national TV performance on the Bravo! documentary Big Band Boom! and became a frequent guest on Vicki Gabereau's talk show on CTV.

1998: Appeared in Forever Swing with Debbie Timuss

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

2000: Appearance in "Duets"

In 2000, Michael Bublé appeared as a karaoke singer in the film "Duets".

2001: Appearance in "Totally Blonde"

In 2001, Michael Bublé played a club owner in the movie "Totally Blonde".

2001: Independent Album "Babalu"

In 2001, Michael Bublé recorded his independent album "Babalu".

2002: Independent Album "Dream"

In 2002, Michael Bublé recorded his independent album "Dream".

February 11, 2003: Debut Album Release

On February 11, 2003, Michael Bublé's self-titled debut album was released, featuring standards and collaborations.

February 14, 2003: U.S. Television Debut

On February 14, 2003, Michael Bublé made his national television debut in the United States on the "Today" program.

November 2003: "Let it Snow" Christmas EP Release

In November 2003, Michael Bublé released a Christmas EP "Let it Snow", which contained five previously unreleased tracks.

2003: Film and TV Appearances

In 2003, Michael Bublé appeared in the film "The Snow Walker" and played a lounge performer on "Days of Our Lives".

2003: First Album Success

In 2003, Michael Bublé's first album reached the top ten in both Canada and the United Kingdom, marking an early career milestone.

2003: Soundtrack Contributions for "Down with Love"

In 2003, songs from Michael Bublé's debut album were featured on the soundtrack for "Down with Love", including a duet with Holly Palmer.

November 2004: Christmas Edition of Debut Album Released

In November 2004, the Christmas edition of Michael Bublé's debut album was released as a two-disc set, including both the album and the "Let It Snow" EP.

2004: Spider-Man 2 Credit Song and Collaboration

In 2004, Bublé's remix of the Spider-Man theme was in Spider-Man 2 and he collaborated with the Barenaked Ladies for their Christmas album.

2004: Juno Award and Las Vegas Appearance

In 2004, Michael Bublé won New Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards and appeared as himself in "Las Vegas".

February 8, 2005: "It's Time" Album Release

On February 8, 2005, Michael Bublé released his second studio album, "It's Time", featuring standards and original tracks.

2005: Worldwide Audience with "It's Time"

In 2005, Bublé gained a worldwide audience with his album "It's Time".

2005: Starbucks Commercial Appearance

In 2005, Michael Bublé appeared in a Starbucks commercial for Frappucino, singing "Come Fly with Me".

2005: Final Vicki Gabereau Show

In 2005, Michael Bublé appeared on the final Vicki Gabereau show, alongside Jann Arden and Elvis Costello, as a show of gratitude for her early support of his career.

2005: "It's Time" Album Success

In 2005, Michael Bublé's album "It's Time" reached No. 1 in Canada, Italy, Japan, and on the Billboard Top Jazz chart, marking significant commercial success.

May 1, 2007: "Call Me Irresponsible" Album Release

On May 1, 2007, Michael Bublé released his third studio album, "Call Me Irresponsible", which featured songs from various eras and debuted strongly in the US.

2007: "Call Me Irresponsible" Album Success

In 2007, Michael Bublé's album "Call Me Irresponsible" reached number one on various charts including the Canadian Albums Chart, UK Albums Chart, US Billboard 200, and Australian ARIA Albums Chart.

February 12, 2009: Donated to Black Saturday Bushfire Victims

On February 12, 2009, Michael Bublé donated A$50,000 to the victims of the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, Australia.

August 31, 2009: "Haven't Met You Yet" Single Release

On August 31, 2009, Michael Bublé released "Haven't Met You Yet", which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.

October 9, 2009: Early Release and Oprah Appearance

On October 9, 2009, Michael Bublé's album "Crazy Love" was released early in the United States, coinciding with his appearance on "Oprah" where he performed the album's first single.

October 13, 2009: "Crazy Love" Official Release

October 13, 2009, was the scheduled release date for Michael Bublé's album, "Crazy Love".

October 17, 2009: The Hour Interview

On October 17, 2009, Michael Bublé promoted his album "Crazy Love" in an interview with George Stroumboulopoulos on "The Hour".

December 22, 2009: The Glenn Beck Program Appearance

On December 22, 2009, Michael Bublé appeared on "The Glenn Beck Program" to promote his album "Crazy Love".

2009: Appeared on My Musical Brain and The X Factor

In 2009, Michael Bublé appeared on 'My Musical Brain' with Daniel Levitin. Also in 2009, he mentored finalists and performed in the finale of 'The X Factor' UK with Stacey Solomon.

2009: "Crazy Love" Debuts at Number One

In 2009, the album "Crazy Love" by Michael Bublé debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, holding the position for two weeks and marking his fourth number-one album on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums chart.

September 7, 2010: "Hollywood" Single Release

On September 7, 2010, Michael Bublé released the single "Hollywood" worldwide on radio and iTunes.

October 15, 2010: "Crazy Love: Hollywood Edition" Release (Europe)

On October 15, 2010, Michael Bublé re-released Crazy Love in Europe as "Crazy Love: Hollywood Edition".

October 25, 2010: "Crazy Love: Hollywood Edition" Release (US)

On October 25, 2010, Michael Bublé re-released Crazy Love in the US as "Crazy Love: Hollywood Edition".

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

On February 23, 2011, Michael Bublé narrated BBC Radio 2's Song Stories "My Way".

October 2011: "Christmas" Album Release and Chart Success

In October 2011, Michael Bublé released his fifth studio album, "Christmas", which topped charts in the US and UK.

2011: Release of "Christmas" Album

In 2011, Michael Bublé released his holiday album, "Christmas", which became a chart-topping success.

2012: "Christmas" Album Dominates Charts

In early 2012, Michael Bublé's album "Christmas" continued its chart dominance, holding the top spot on the Billboard 200 for the first week of the year.

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

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

April 15, 2013: Released To Be Loved Album

On April 15, 2013, Michael Bublé released his album 'To Be Loved'. Regional releases followed, with the album debuting at number-one on the Billboard 200.

April 2013: Release of "To Be Loved" Album

In April 2013, Michael Bublé released his album "To Be Loved", adding another entry to his discography.

June 30, 2013: Featured in ITV Documentary 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: Performed 3rd Annual Christmas Special

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

March 22, 2015: To Be Loved Tour Ended

The 'To Be Loved Tour', supporting Michael Bublé's sixth studio album, concluded on March 22, 2015, in Johannesburg.

August 19, 2016: Released Titular Lead Single Featuring Black Thought

On August 19, 2016, Michael Bublé released the lead single from 'Nobody but Me', featuring Black Thought of The Roots.

October 2016: Release of "Nobody but Me"

In October 2016, Michael Bublé released the album "Nobody but Me".

October 21, 2016: Released Nobody but Me Album

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

September 27, 2018: Released "When I Fall in Love" Single

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

November 2018: Release of "Love" Album

In November 2018, Michael Bublé released his album simply titled "Love".

November 16, 2018: Released Love Album

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

December 15, 2018: Musical Guest on Strictly Come Dancing

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

2018: Love (written as the heart emoji) was the most recent studio album.

Michael Buble's album 'Love' written with a heart emoji was his previous studio album from 2018.

January 17, 2019: Announced 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: An Evening with Michael Bublé Tour Kicked Off

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

January 29, 2022: Announced Higher Album Release

On January 29, 2022, Michael Bublé announced that his ninth studio album, 'Higher', would be released on March 25.

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

On October 24, 2022, Michael Bublé was a guest judge and performer on 'Dancing With The Stars', celebrating "Michael Bublé Night".

May 13, 2024: Announced as Coach on The Voice

On May 13, 2024, it was announced that Michael Bublé would be a coach on the 26th season of 'The Voice'.

2025: Returned as Coach for The Voice Season 27

In early 2025, Michael Bublé returned as a coach for the 27th season of 'The Voice'.