Michael Bublé Reflects on His Son’s Cancer Journey and Its Impact on His Music Career
Michael Bublé has opened up about how his family’s experiences reshaped his view of his career. Widely recognized for his holiday music and his role as a coach on The Voice, Bublé’s 2011 album Christmas catapulted him into worldwide fame during the holiday season.
Despite his strong association with Christmas music, the singer revealed that at one point he wasn’t entirely comfortable with being defined by it. However, his perspective changed dramatically after his oldest son, Noah, was diagnosed with cancer.
"I've always loved Christmas music, but there was a time, years ago now, where my manager used to get mad ... It was like, they wanted me everywhere," Bublé shared in an interview with Willie Geist for Sunday Today. "And then my son got diagnosed with cancer, and I don't know why, but I had the clearest epiphany that day. I remember thinking, 'Why did I ever worry about anything else?' And from that day on, I never felt the same about it again. Weirdly, that'll be the legacy."
That profound moment shifted how Bublé values his work and public image, embracing the legacy that his holiday music has created in spite of earlier reservations.
Summary
Michael Bublé’s son’s battle with cancer transformed the singer’s outlook on his career, leading him to accept and embrace his enduring legacy through holiday music.