Susan Boyle Is Alive

ORIGIN
Susan Boyle is a Scottish singer from Blackburn, West Lothian. She became a household name after appearing on 2009’s Britain’s Got Talent. Boyle has since released 7 studio albums and multiple singles. Her standout projects include I Dreamed a Dream (2009), The Gift (2010), and Someone to Watch Over Me (2011). She’s won multiple accolades, including a World Music Award for the best-selling British artist.

Given name, Susan Magdalane Boyle, she was born on April 1, 1961, in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. She’s the youngest of 10 children. Her father, Patrick (d. 1997), was a miner and World War II veteran, and her mother, Bridget (2007), worked as a shorthand typist. Their family roots trace back to Ireland. Boyle was bullied as a child due to her learning disabilities. She finished school with only a few academic qualifications.

CAREER
Growing up in a musical household, Boyle found solace in music. After completing her studies, she enrolled in various government-training programs. She gained a bit of exposure performing at local venues (church, karaoke nights, etc). The hopeful Boyle took it a step further by enrolling at the Edinburgh Acting School. She auditioned unsuccessfully for the ‘My Kind of People’ talent show in 1995. Determined to make it, Boyle recorded her demo tape in 1999 and sent it out to radio stations and record companies. She began working with voice coach Fred O’Neil in 2002.

In 2008, Boyle audition for Britain’s Got Talent as a final tribute to her later mother. She performed “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables and the rest was history. Her stunning performance was viewed by more than 10 million viewers. Boyle finished the competition in second place. Series 3 of Britain’s Got Talent was ultimately won by the street dance troupe Diversity.

Boyle’s debut studio album, I Dreamed a Dream, was released in November 2009 by Syco Music and Columbia Records. The album was an instant hit, topping charts in the UK, US, Australia, Ireland, and Canada among other countries. It sold north of 10 million copies worldwide. In addition to the title single, the album was supported by “Wild Horses”, “You’ll See” and “Amazing Grace.” Boyle’s Christmas album, The Gift, premiered in November 2010. It was certified multi-platinum in 6 different countries.

Someone to Watch Over Me, Boyle’s 3rd album, arrived in November 2011. It produced standout singles “You Have to Be There”, “Enjoy the Silence”, “Unchained Melody” and “Autumn Leaves.” Her follow-up projects include Home for Christmas (2013), Hope (2014), and A Wonderful World (2016). The latter featured guest vocals from Nat King Cole and Michael Bolton.

In addition to music, Boyle is an actress. Her film debut was the drama, The Christmas Candle (2013). She was cast as “Eleanor Hopewell.” The film was directed by John Stephenson and stars Hans Matheson and Samantha Barks. Boyle had a cameo in the action-comedy, Zoolander 2 (2016), starring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. She’s appeared on television programs such as The X Factor, Dancing with the Stars, The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live.

PERSONAL
Susan Boyle is 5ft 2in tall and she’s of Irish descent. She’s of Roman Catholic faith. Her current residence is Blackburn, the same home that she grew up in. Susan Boyle’s net worth is estimated at $40 million. She’s sold more than 25 million albums worldwide since her debut. Boyle has supported charities such as BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief. Her autobiography ‘The Woman I Was Born to Be’ was published in October 2010.

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