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Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor renowned for reviving traditional pop and jazz standards for contemporary audiences. Born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Bublé rose to international fame with his 2003 self-titled album. He has won four Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards, selling over 75 million records worldwide.

• His grandfather's influence was pivotal; as a plumber, he traded pipe repairs for music lessons, exposing young Michael to jazz.
• Bublé's breakthrough came after former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's daughter invited him to sing at her wedding, leading to industry connections.
• In 2016, he paused his career for three years when his eldest son, Noah, was diagnosed with liver cancer, calling it 'the worst time of my life.'
• He faced criticism early in his career for 'sounding too much like Frank Sinatra' but developed a distinctive style blending classic jazz with modern pop sensibilities.
• His 2011 Christmas album became one of the best-selling holiday records of the 21st century, topping charts in over 15 countries.