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Susan Boyle

Scottish spinster Susan Boyle became a global phenomenon in April 2009 with her stunning rendition of 'I Dreamed A Dream' on the third series of Britain's Got Talent. Her powerful, elegant vocals proved a stunning contrast to her plain appearance and her triumphant performance soon went viral, clocking up over 120 million views on YouTube by the end of the year. Despite the whirlwind of media attention surrounding her, Boyle ultimately finished as runner-up in the competition and checked into the priory upon the show's completion, claiming to be "exhausted and emotionally drained". However, her loss and subsequent personal problems failed to tarnish Su-Bo's popularity, as her debut album I Dreamed A Dream sold over 9 million copies within six weeks and became the fastest selling and most successful debut album by a female artist in the UK. In November 2010, Boyle released a second, Christmas-themed album entitled The Gift and became one of only three artists ever to top both the UK and US album charts twice in the same year.
Occupation:

Singer

Nationality:

British

Born:

April 1, 1961 (50)

Susan Boyle

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Simon Cowell has found 'new Susan Boyle' at 'BGT' London auditions
Feb 06, 15:29
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Feb 03, 11:49
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Feb 02, 07:43
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Jan 30, 21:43
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Jan 26, 15:36
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Jan 24, 18:59
Ricky Gervais's Susan Boyle 'mong' joke cleared by Ofcom
Jan 23, 10:52
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Jan 23, 10:25
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Jan 20, 08:47
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Jan 10, 15:53
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Dec 28 2011, 15:30
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Dec 19 2011, 05:05
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Dec 18 2011, 19:00
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Dec 16 2011, 08:04
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Dec 16 2011, 00:28
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Dec 11 2011, 19:00
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Dec 10 2011, 20:31
Susan Boyle: 'I'm haunted by my mother's ghost'
Dec 09 2011, 17:13
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Dec 09 2011, 13:59
Blog: Brit Awards Critics' Choice prize: Who should win?
Dec 08 2011, 17:25
Interview: Jai McDowall interview: 'I wanted to record heavy metal for new LP'
Dec 05 2011, 13:03
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Dec 01 2011, 17:21
Susan Boyle "thrilled" with second Grammy nomination
Nov 30 2011, 19:38
Faith Hill cancels 'Christmas in Rockefeller Centre' appearance
Nov 29 2011, 14:49
Richard Herring on Ricky Gervais: Comics should consider consequences
Nov 27 2011, 19:00
Rihanna beats One Direction to albums No.1 with 'Talk That Talk'
Nov 20 2011, 19:00
Michael Bublé wins UK albums number one with 'Christmas'
Nov 19 2011, 14:58
Susan Boyle 'to buy Sydney holiday home'
Nov 19 2011, 09:54
Children in Need raises record £26.3m
Nov 18 2011, 21:45
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Nov 17 2011, 11:15
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Nov 17 2011, 07:34
Three Wishez blame female fans for Aussie 'X Factor' elimination
Nov 17 2011, 04:39
'X Factor' tour lineup confirmed, Frankie Cocozza not included
Nov 16 2011, 16:00
One Direction, Snow Patrol lead midweek charts
Nov 16 2011, 10:03
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Nov 16 2011, 09:41
Susan Boyle wants Dannii Minogue 'X Factor' return
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