Michael Bolton (b. 1953) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter.
He appeared with Elmo and Kevin Clash on the red carpet for the 18th Annual Toys R' Us Children's Fund Benefit Dinner in 2003, and also was photographed with Elmo at a Sesame Workshop event in 1998.
Bolton has written songs for Kenny Rogers, Barbra Streisand, Patti LaBelle, and has performed with Celine Dion, Plácido Domingo, Ray Charles, and José Carreras.
His other credits include performing on A Capitol Fourth and Saturday Night Live, and appearing as himself in Snow Dogs and Fresh Off the Boat.