Michael Bublé’s voice, that velvet croon capable of melting hearts across generations, first captured the world’s imagination two decades ago with his sophomore album It’s Time. Released in 2005, the record shattered expectations for the then-30-year-old Canadian crooner, selling over 10 million copies worldwide and catapulting him from jazz club obscurity to global superstardom. Tracks like the soul-stirring “Home” and Nina Simone’s reinvented “Feeling Good” defined an era, blending timeless standards with Bublé’s effortless charisma. Today, on the cusp of its 20th anniversary, Bublé isn’t just reminiscing—he’s reissuing a deluxe edition packed with unreleased gems, all while reflecting on how becoming a father has reshaped his artistry, priorities, and very soul.
The anniversary edition, dropping October 10, 2025, via Reprise Records, expands the original 13-track masterpiece into a 25-song celebration across two CDs or a lush colored double LP. For die-hard fans, the real treasures lie in the vault: two never-before-heard outtakes from the original sessions, “Just Like You” and “I’ll Be Seeing You,” alongside bonus remixes, alternate studio takes, and electrifying live recordings from Bublé’s early tours. “It’s Time was the album that changed everything for me,” Bublé shared in a heartfelt Instagram video announcement last July, his trademark grin softened by nostalgia. “It taught me to trust my instincts, to pour my heart into every note. Revisiting it now, with all that’s happened since… it’s like looking at a younger version of myself and whispering, ‘Hang in there, kid.'”
That younger version might have chased the spotlight with unbridled ambition, but fatherhood has grounded Bublé in ways he never anticipated. Married to Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato since 2011, the couple has weathered storms that would test any family. Their eldest son, Noah, was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2016 at just three years old, a nightmare that forced Bublé off the road and into the role of devoted dad. Noah’s full recovery after grueling chemotherapy became a turning point, one Bublé credits with injecting profound depth into his music. “Perspective is everything,” he told reporters during a 2022 press junket for his album Higher, echoing sentiments that ring even truer today. “Going through what we did as a family… it gave me this incredible clarity. I stopped singing just to impress; now, it’s about connection, about vulnerability.”
This evolution shines through in Bublé’s post-It’s Time catalog. His 2018 release love leaned into romantic introspection, while 2022’s Grammy-winning Higher soared with originals like “My Kind of Girl,” infused with the quiet wisdom of survival. Fatherhood, Bublé explains, flipped his creative switch from performer to protector. “Before kids, I was all about the high notes, the applause,” he revealed in a recent Apple Music interview tied to the anniversary buzz. “Now? It’s the low moments that matter—the bedtime stories, the scraped knees, watching Luisana light up a room with our boys. That tenderness seeps into my songs. I want my music to hug people, to remind them they’re not alone.” Lopilato, ever his anchor, plays a starring role in this narrative; Bublé often jokes that she was blasting his tunes to their unborn children, starting with Noah and continuing with Elias (born 2016) and youngest Vida (born 2018).
The reissue arrives amid a whirlwind year for Bublé. Fresh off coaching stints on The Voice—where fans raved about his “Voice Season 28” return—he’s teasing a greatest hits compilation for early 2026, blending classics with fresh covers. Yet amid the milestones, fatherhood remains his North Star. “I used to think success was sold-out arenas,” Bublé mused during a Vancouver radio spot last week. “Now, it’s hearing Noah hum ‘Home’ while doing homework or seeing Elias drum along to ‘Feeling Good.’ Luisana keeps me real—she’s the one who says, ‘Michael, the world’s big enough without your ego in it.'” Their family life, a blend of Hollywood glamour and suburban normalcy in Vancouver, has inspired Bublé to advocate for pediatric cancer research, channeling proceeds from anniversary tour dates into the cause.
As It’s Time turns 20, Bublé stands at a crossroads: a seasoned artist who’s sold 75 million albums, snagged five Grammys, and etched his name on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, all while embracing the chaos of raising three spirited kids. The deluxe edition isn’t just a cash-grab nostalgia trip; it’s a love letter to his past self, filtered through the lens of paternal love. In an industry that chews up vulnerability, Bublé’s story proves that true breakthrough isn’t measured in charts—it’s in the quiet revolutions of the heart. Fans snapping up the vinyl edition, complete with liner notes penned by Bublé himself, will hear echoes of that journey in every spin. Twenty years on, it’s not just time—it’s timeless.
