Michael Bublé Reflects on His Son’s Cancer and Its Effect on His Career
Michael Bublé shared how his family's challenges influenced his music career and his view of his legacy. Known worldwide for his holiday hits and as a coach on The Voice, Bublé's 2011 album Christmas brought immense success that defined much of his public image.
Despite this, he revealed in an interview with Willie Geist on Sunday Today (October 26) that at first, he was uncomfortable being so closely identified with holiday music. However, his perspective changed dramatically during a difficult time when 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," Michael said. "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."
This personal experience reshaped how Bublé values his work and public image, accepting that his musical legacy will be tied to the holiday season.
Summary
Michael Bublé's son's cancer battle profoundly changed how he views his career, embracing his holiday music legacy with renewed appreciation.