It’s official: Michael Bublé is going country.
During the December 4 episode of the Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast, the Season 28 Voice Coach stopped by for a quick chat with Kylie Kelce, revealing an unexpected twist in his musical journey. After years of mastering jazz and traditional pop, Bublé unveiled that he has been secretly working on a country album.
He began, “I don’t even know if I’m supposed to talk about this,” hinting at the exclusivity of his revelation. “I love country music, and I have loved country music my whole life. I went to Nashville, I have a producer named Dann Huff… and I have made a love letter to country music.”
Listeners can sense Bublé’s passion as he continues, “It’s old-school, it’s not like, modern; it’s my interpretation.” The excitement in his voice is palpable as he admits, “I have never had an experience that has been better musically. I am so excited to put out this record — I don’t know if ten people are gonna love it, but I don’t care.” This candid admission captures the heart of an artist ready to explore new creative territories.
Watch Michael Bublé’s exciting country announcement here.
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Delving deeper, Bublé shared his long-standing influence from country music and mentioned how his relationships with fellow Voice Coaches have inspired him to make this leap. He expressed gratitude toward Kelsea Ballerini, Reba McEntire, and Blake Shelton for their guidance, citing their influence as pivotal in his artistic evolution.
“I feel like I’ve earned the right to make a beautiful record,” he asserted confidently. The album may not be finished, but Bublé’s pride in his work shines through. “It’s not even ready, I haven’t even finished it,” he admitted, adding weight to his words with enthusiasm: “But I’m telling you, this one is so special for me. It is so beautiful.”
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During their conversation, Kelce pressed for more details on the release of the album. While Bublé couldn’t disclose an exact date, he tantalized fans with hints about its quality, stating, “I just know that it’s so good.”
Catch the Final Episodes of The Voice Season 28
For those following Bublé’s journey, there are just a few episodes left in Season 28 of The Voice as artists compete for coveted spots in the Live Finals. Bublé and McEntire have already sent a few Artists to the Live Finals. However, there’s still one Playoff episode pending: tune in on Monday, December 8 at 9/8c on NBC for the second half of the Playoffs, setting the stage for the two-night Live Finale on December 15 and 16.
As viewers anticipate the grand finale, questions abound: Who will be crowned the winner of The Voice Season 28? Tune in to find out!