Michael Bublé, long associated with the holiday season thanks to his beloved album Christmas from 2011, recently reflected on how his family, especially his son Noah, has deeply influenced his outlook on music and fame.
In a conversation with Willie Geist for Sunday Today on October 26, the singer shared how his perspective shifted after his son's cancer diagnosis. Before that moment, he had mixed feelings about being mostly recognized for Christmas music.
“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 recalled. “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.”
Since his son’s recovery, Bublé has embraced the joy people associate with his music, no longer viewing the seasonal label as limiting but as a meaningful part of his legacy.
Bublé’s life-changing experience with his son’s illness transformed his outlook, helping him appreciate his musical legacy and the joy it brings to others every holiday season.