Editing Crooner (section)

== Modern-day crooners of the Great American Songbook ==

* [[Harry Connick Jr.]] played a pivotal role in bringing the crooner style back into mainstream media during the late 1980s and 1990s, particularly with his work on the soundtrack for ''[[When Harry Met Sally...|When Harry Met Sally]]'' (1989). His interpretations of jazz standards like "''[[It Had to Be You (song)|It Had to Be You]]''" helped reintroduce crooning to a new generation of listeners. The album's success, earning double-platinum status and critical acclaim, was a key factor in reviving interest in the crooner style during that period.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kolgraf |first=Jackie |date=2024-07-19 |title=Harry Connick Jr. Remembers How 'When Harry Met Sally...' Changed His Life |url=https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/harry-connick-jr-when-harry-met-sally |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=SiriusXM |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Michael Bublé]] emerged in the early 2000s as a key figure in continuing this revival for a new generation. Bublé brought a modern sensibility to his interpretations, blending traditional swing and jazz with pop influences, which resonated with both older and younger audiences.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bream |first=Jon |date=2007-08-19 |title=Michael Buble, A crooner who curses and charms |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/michael-buble-a-crooner-who-curses-and-charms/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Seth MacFarlane]] has also made significant contributions to the contemporary crooner movement. Beginning in the early 2010s, MacFarlane released several albums that showcase his strong affinity for traditional pop standards and big band jazz. Albums like ''[[Music Is Better Than Words]]'' (2011) received critical acclaim further solidifying crooning in the modern era.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-05 |title=From ‘Family Guy’ to Sinatra: Seth MacFarlane to perform jazz with Seattle Symphony |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/from-family-guy-to-sinatra-seth-macfarlane-to-perform-jazz-with-seattle-symphony/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Michael Feinstein]] stands as a prominent figure in the modern revival of the crooner tradition, known for his deep commitment to preserving and interpreting the [[Great American Songbook]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Holden |first=Stephen |date=2008-09-03 |title=It Brings Back the Sound of Music So Tender |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/04/arts/music/04fein.html |access-date=2024-09-02 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
* [[Tommy Ward (singer)|Tommy Ward]] has emerged as a rising figure in the modern crooner scene, distinguished by his headlining career on the [[Las Vegas Strip|Las Vegas strip]] and a close mentorship with [[Quincy Jones]], who has likened Ward to [[Frank Sinatra]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Moore |first=Jessica |date=2014-09-03 |title=Vegas teenage singer is a rising star with classic roots |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/vegas-teenage-singer-is-a-rising-star-with-classic-roots# |access-date=2024-10-11 |work=News3LV}}</ref>
*[[Dennis van Aarssen]], a Dutch singer who gained international attention after winning ''[[The Voice of Holland]]'' in 2019, has carved out a niche in the modern crooner scene with his smooth interpretations of jazz standards and pop classics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prettitore |first=Alexandra |title=Dennis van Aarssen: The Next Jazz Icon |url=https://www.torchonline.com/culture/2024/10/07/dennis-van-aarssen/ |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=The Torch}}</ref>