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Michael Bublé is interviewed during a press conference on April 24, 2014 in Sydney, Australia
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Michael Bublé

Moreover, his 'Christmas’ album has become a bona fide classic, as crucial to holiday décor as tinsel and mistletoe. The album has been streamed millions of times and has made appearances in the holiday charts year after year, proving that Bublé’s reign is far from over. He has essentially become the face of the holidays for a generation that might not remember Bing, Frank, or Nat, but certainly knows Bublé’s rendition of “Blue Christmas” by heart.

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Michael Bublé presents 'Tour Stop 148' during the 11th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 14, 2016 in Rome, Italy
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Michael Bublé

But Bublé hasn’t just sung his way into holiday history. He’s dominated it. Sure, other artists might release a Christmas album here and there (we’re looking at you, Mariah Carey, whose "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is arguably another contender for holiday anthem status). But it’s Bublé’s continued commitment to delivering the perfect mix of festive cheer and smooth vocal jazz that has ensured he remains the true King of Christmas Crooners in his generation.

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Michael Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato attend Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet To Come at Radio City Music Hall on September 15, 2016 in New York City
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Michael Bublé

In an era where every celebrity is coming out with their own holiday special or album, Bublé has consistently owned the holiday season, making Christmas feel a little bit more magical, one song at a time. The crown? It’s all his.

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Michael Bublé performs live on stage during the Telekom Street Gigs at Wappenhalle on December 4, 2018 in Munich, Germany
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Michael Bublé

When December rolls around and the first strains of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” start filling the air, one thing becomes crystal clear: Michael Bublé is here to stay. He has inherited the mantle from Christmas music legends, but he’s made it his own. For anyone who wants to add some smooth jazz, cheeky charm, and festive joy to their holiday season, Michael Bublé has become the one and only king of Christmas crooning for this generation.
Long live the king — and may his holiday albums continue to be played on loop for many more years to come.