Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton, born Michael Bolotin on February 26, 1953, is an American singer and songwriter. He started his music career in the mid-1970s, performing in the hard rock and heavy metal genres. Bolton gained widespread recognition for his pop rock ballads in the late 1980s. With over 75 million records sold, he has achieved eight top 10 albums and two number-one singles on the Billboard charts. Bolton has been honored with six American Music Awards and two Grammy Awards. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Celine Dion, Ray Charles, and Luciano Pavarotti. Bolton was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut.