UPDATE: Oct. 18 A representative for Michael Bubl has clarified that reports of the singer-songwriter calling it quits are untrue, telling Us Weekly that he is is absolutely not retiring.

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Michael Bubl has revealed that he will retire from music following the release of his new album, telling The Daily Mail that he no longer has the stomach for celebrity narcissism.

This is my last interview. Im retiring, Bubl said. Ive made the perfect record and now I can leave at the very top.

In an emotionally charged interview, the Canadian singer-songwriter opened up about his 5-year-old son Noahs battle with liver cancer, which he described as such a difficult exercise.

My whole beings changed. My perception of life, he said. I dont know if I can even get through this conversation without crying. And Ive never lost control of my emotions in public.