Susan Boyle

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Biography

Susan Magdalane Boyle (born 1 April 1961 in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland) is a Scottish singer who came to international public attention when she appeared as a contestant on reality TV programme Britain's Got Talent on 11 April 2009, singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables. Her first album was released in November 2009 and debuted as the number one best-selling CD on charts around the globe. Global interest in Boyle was triggered by the contrast between her powerful voice and her plain appearance on stage. The juxtaposition of the audience's first impression of her with the standing ovation she received after her performance led to an international media and Internet response. Within nine days of the audition, videos of Boyle -- from the show, various interviews, and her 1999 rendition of "Cry Me a River" -- had been watched over 100 million times, an online record. Despite the sustained media interest, she later finished in second place in the final of the show, behind dance troupe Diversity. Boyle's first album, I Dreamed a Dream, was released on 23 November 2009, and has become Amazon's best-selling album in pre-sales. Its first single is a cover of the Jagger/Richards song "Wild Horses." The album includes "You'll See," "I Dreamed a Dream," and "Cry Me a River." According to Billboard, "The arrival of "I Dreamed a Dream" ... marks the best opening week for a female artist's debut album since SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991." Find more info on her album at Susan Boyle Music

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Year Formed 2009
Number of Albums 12
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Genres

Classical

Trivia

Where was Susan Boyle born?

West Lothian, Scotland

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What was Susan's father's occupation?

miner

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In what year was Susan born in West Lothian, Scotland?

1961

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What instrument did Susan's parents often play?

piano

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Where did Susan grow up?

Blackburn

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In what year did she reveal that she had learning disabilities?

2013

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What was Boyle drawn to as a young child?

music and singing

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When did she begin participating in musical productions at school?

12

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Who recognized Boyle's talent?

teachers

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Where did Boyle work briefly as a cook trainee?

West Lothian College

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What school was Boyle studying at?

Edinburgh Acting School

...trainee at West Lothian College before beginning studies at the Edinburgh Acting School . She continued to cultivate her voice, singing in her church c...
Who did Boyle audition for in 1995?

My Kind of People

...995 Boyle unsuccessfully auditioned for the British TV talent show My Kind of People . Four years later her rendition of Cry Me a River, which had been...
What song was featured on a local charity CD?

Cry Me a River

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What kind of reviews did Cry Me a River receive?

positive

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What occupation did Bridget Boyle hold?

shorthand typist

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On what date was Susan Boyle born?

April 1, 1961

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How many brothers did Susan have?

four

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What was Susan's mother's age at the time of her birth?

47

...h her cat Pebbles. During her birth, which took place when her mother was 47 , Susan was deprived of oxygen, and later developed learning difficulties....
Susan was bullied in school, but took solace in her passion for what?

music

...s a result she was bullied in school, but took solace in her passion for music . Susan loved singing, and was an active member of the choir at her pari...
Who urged her to enter Britain's Got Talent?

her mother

... a volunteer. She won many local talent competitions and was urged by her mother to enter Britain's Got Talent. But thinking she was too old, she aban...
Why did she abandon the idea?

thinking she was too old

...he won many local talent competitions and was urged by her mother to enter Britain's Got Talent. But thinking she was too old , she abandoned the idea....
What was the title of Boyle's song from Les Misérables?

I Dreamed a Dream

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When did Boyle return to Britain's Got Talent?

12 May 2012

...mas (2013), Hope (2014), A Wonderful World (2016), and Ten (2019). On 12 May 2012 , Boyle returned to Britain's Got Talent to perform as a guest in the...
Where did she perform for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant?

Windsor Castle

... the final, singing You'll See. The following day, she performed at Windsor Castle for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant singing Mull of Kintyre. Sh...
What is the name of the song that Boyle sang at the Jubilee Pageant?

Mull of Kintyre

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How many albums has Boyle released to date?

eight

...14 Commonwealth Games in front of the Queen. To date, Boyle has released eight albums, including two Christmas releases, Home For Christmas and A Wond...
What was the name of Boyle's Christmas album?

Home For Christmas

...oyle has released eight albums, including two Christmas releases, Home For Christmas and A Wonderful World. In 2019, Boyle celebrated ten years in sho...
How many years in showbiz did Boyle celebrate in 2019?

ten

...as releases, Home For Christmas and A Wonderful World. In 2019, Boyle celebrated ten years in showbiz, with a compilation album titled Ten and a tour....
Who encouraged Susan Boyle to enter Britains Got Talent?

her mum

...choir. The singer went on to win several local singing competitions and her mum encouraged her to enter Britains Got Talent. Susan Boyle's net worth T...
How much is Susan's net worth?

22 million

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Who said her performance was the biggest wakeup call ever?

Amanda Holden

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What was the name of Susan Boyle's second album?

The Gift

...cluded the singles I Dreamed a Dream and Wild Horses. Her second album The Gift came out in 2010, followed by Someone to Watch Over Me in 2011, Susan ...
When was Boyle's first album released?

23 November 2009

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Where was Boyle born?

Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland

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Boyle was diagnosed as what?

learning difficulties

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What was her nickname?

Susie Simple

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