By now, anyone familiar with talent shows will undoubtedly remember the unassuming 48-year-old Scottish woman who took the Britain’s Got Talent stage by storm.
Susan Boyle, with her modest appearance, left everyone in awe when she began to sing.
The sheer surprise was not just that she could sing, but that her voice was so incredibly angelic.
And as she effortlessly hit those high notes, she left both the judges and the audience in a state of admiration.
Fast forward a decade, and Susan has graced the world with her eighth studio album, fittingly titled “Ten.”
This album features ten cover songs, including hits like “500 Miles”, “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Wild Horses”, and “You Raise Me Up”.
It made an impressive debut, securing the fifth spot on the UK Top 10.
Moreover, she has already unveiled two songs from the album, complete with their official music videos: “A Million Dreams” (a duet with Michael Ball) and the classic “Stand By Me”.
A little insight into Susan’s personal life reveals that she hails from Blackburn in West Lothian, Scotland.
Despite her global fame and success, she remains rooted, still residing in her family home, accompanied by her beloved cat, Pebbles.
One might assume that with her success, she’d opt for a luxurious residence in an upscale neighborhood.
However, Susan values her roots and has chosen to remain in her childhood home.
That said, she did purchase the neighboring property, allowing her to expand and create her dream home.
Susan’s journey into music was significantly influenced by her mother.
She pursued voice lessons, honed her acting skills at the Edinburgh Acting School, and was an active member of their church choir.
Participating and winning local singing competitions was not uncommon for her.
It was her mother’s encouragement that led her to audition for Britain’s Got Talent, a decision that would change her life forever.
While she didn’t clinch the top spot in her season of Britain’s Got Talent (she was the runner-up, with the dance group Diversity taking the win), she didn’t let that deter her.
She released her debut studio album, “I Dreamed A Dream,” which not only became the UK’s best-selling debut album ever but also dominated the US charts.
Her subsequent album, “Gift,” repeated this success.
This dual chart-topping feat has only been achieved by legends like The Beatles and The Monkees.
But Susan’s talents aren’t limited to just singing.
She took it upon herself to learn the piano, hiring a local teacher from Blackburn.
Two years into her lessons, she showcased her newfound skills during a show in Leicester.
Coincidentally, this performance fell on her 53rd birthday.
The song of choice? “Who I Was Born To Be”, which she sang while playing the piano.
The audience was left in awe, thoroughly enjoying this display of her expanded musical prowess.
In the realm of business, Susan has shown her mettle too.
Initially, her brand was managed by her niece, Kirsty Foy, and renowned celebrity accountant Ossie Kilkenny, whose clientele includes the likes of U2.
However Susan decided it was time to take the helm, overseeing her brand and finances personally.
A decade after her initial talent show appearance, Susan graced the stage once more, this time on America’s Got Talent: Champions.
This special edition showcased winners and fan favorites from various Got Talent editions worldwide.
Susan’s rendition of “Wild Horses” was met with a standing ovation and even earned her the coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Mel B.
Simon Cowell, a fellow judge, lauded her, stating, “I cannot think of any other contestant who has defined this show better than you. You made a huge difference to a lot of people’s lives.”
One thing remains consistent about Susan Boyle: her humility. Even as a global sensation, she remains grounded.
Celebrating a decade since she burst onto the music scene, she has gifted fans with her latest album, “Ten”.
Her rendition of “Stand by Me” stands out among the 400 recorded versions of the song.
The accompanying video is a visual treat, telling a captivating story that complements her flawless vocals.
Listen to her stunning rendition in the video below!
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