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Michael Steven Bray (born September 9, 1975), better known professionally as Michael Bray, is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his moving renditions of swing-era tunes and poignant original ballads.
Michael Bublé is widely credited with inspiring the public and rediscovering traditional pop standards and classic American songs.
Canadian singer and songwriter
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Name: | Michael Steven Bray |
stage name: | Michael Bray |
Date of Birth: | September 9, 1975 (48 years old) |
place of birth: | Burnaby, Canada |
Country of Citizenship: | Canada |
educate: | University of British Columbia |
high: | 1.78m |
parents: | Amber Santaga, Lewis Bray |
Brothers and sisters: | Crystal Bublé, Brandee Bublé |
spouse: | Luisana Lopilato (m. 2011) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Heather Fogarty (2008), Emily Blunt (2005-2008), Debbie Timos (1996-2005) |
Children: | Cielo Bublé, Vida Bublé, Elias Bublé, Noah Bublé |
Profession: | Singer • Composer |
net worth: | $80 million |
Early life and education
Legendary musician Michael Bublé was born on September 9, 1975 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
His father, Lewis Bray, was a fisherman, and his mother, Amber Santaga, was a homemaker. Bray’s great-grandparents both immigrated to Canada from Italy.
Michael Bublé grew up with his two siblings Crystal Bublé and Brandee Bublé. He attended Cariboo Hills Secondary School In Burnaby, he received vocal training from Joseph Shore, University of British Columbia.
Profession
Michael Bublé began his music career as a teenager. However, it was not until 2000 that he got his breakthrough when he performed at the wedding of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney’s daughter.
At this event, Bray had the opportunity to meet Grammy Award-winning producer and arranger David Foster. Foster was so impressed by his talent that he signed Bray to his record label. 143 recordsreleased in 2001. Since then, they have worked together on all of Bray’s studio albums.
Michael Buble’s self-titled debut album was a huge hit upon its release in 2003, selling over 4 million copies worldwide and achieving commercial success. His second album continued this success, It’s timesurpassing expectations and selling over seven million copies, propelling Bray to her first Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
Each of Michael Buble’s subsequent albums has achieved continued commercial success and has won three Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. These honors were given to his albums Being loved (2013), Crazy Love (2009), and Say I am irresponsible (2007). In addition, Bublé Christmas (2011) and Christmas in Hollywood (2015) CD has won many admirers.
Michael Bublé’s accolades extend far beyond the Grammy Awards, including 15 Juno Awards, 4 American Music Awards, and 1 World Music Award. He has also been named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, among other honors. He has also been awarded the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia.
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
- 2007: Won, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Call Me Irresponsible)
- 2009: Won, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden)
- 2010: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Crazy Love)
- 2014: Won, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (To Be Loved)
- 2020: Nominated, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Love)
- 2023: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Higher) Winner
Juno Awards
- 2004: Rookie of the Year
- 2004: Pop Album of the Year (Michael Buble)
- 2006: Album of the Year (It’s Time)
- 2006: Pop Album of the Year (It’s Time)
- 2006: Single of the Year Award (“Home”)
- 2007: Male Vocalist of the Year
- 2007: Pop Album of the Year (Call Me Irresponsible)
- 2009: Male Vocalist of the Year
- 2009: Pop Album of the Year (Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden)
- 2010: Male Vocalist of the Year
- 2010: Pop Album of the Year (Crazy Love)
- 2013: Male Vocalist of the Year
- 2013: Pop Album of the Year (To Be Loved)
- 2017: Male Vocalist of the Year
- 2017: Pop Album of the Year (Nobody but Me)
- 2019: Male Vocalist of the Year
- 2019: Pop Album of the Year (Love)
Social Media
- Twitter: @MichaelBuble
- Instagram: @michaelbuble
- Facebook: MichaelBuble
- YouTube: MichaelBubleTV
Personal life
Michael Bublé, 48, is a talented Canadian singer, songwriter and actor who has been happily married to the beautiful Argentinian actress Luisana Lopilato for over a decade.
The couple tied the knot in 2011 and welcomed four lovely children. Michael Buble’s eldest son is Noah Buble, followed by Elias Buble, Vida Buble and Cielo Buble, forming a happy family.
Michael Buble was previously romantically linked to Heather Fogerty (2008), Emily Blunt (2005-2008), and Debbie Timos (1996-2005).
Discography
- 2001 Babaru
- 2002 Dream
- 2003 Michael Buble
- 2005 It’s time
- 2007 Call Me Irresponsible
- 2009 Crazy Love
- Christmas 2011
- 2013 Being Loved
- 2016 No One But Me
- 2018 Love
- 2022 Higher
net worth
Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé has an estimated net worth of $80 million. With his extraordinary talent, he has achieved extraordinary success in the music industry, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide and winning four Grammy Awards.
His most acclaimed albums include Say I am irresponsible (2006), Christmas (2011), and No one but me (2018).