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A Scottish singer, Susan Boyle got the media attention after competing on the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. She sang Les Misérables, I Dreamed a Dream for the audition. Susan’s album, The Gift became the number-one hit in the UK album charts in 2010. She has earned the title of world record like Most Successful First Week UK Debut Album Sales and Oldest Artist to Reach No. 1 with a Debut Album.
Early Life of Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle’s full name is Susan Magdalane Boyle and was born on April 1, 1961. Boyle is a native of Blackburn, United Kingdom. Susan is 62 years old as of 2023 and her sun sign is Aries. Boyle celebrates his birthday on the 1st of April every year. She is the daughter of Bridget Boyle (mother) and Patrick Boyle (father).
Her mother is a shorthand typist and his father is a miner and singer. In 1990, her father left this world and her mother died in 2007 and she was born with 8 other siblings. Her siblings are Gerry Boyle, John Boyle, Mary Brady Boyle, and Brigid McCaw. Susan holds British citizenship and belongs to Irish ethnic background. Boyle has a Belief in Christianity.
Susan Boyle’s Education
She studied at Edinburgh Acting School. Then, she graduated with a Certificate of Higher Education in caring from Queen Margaret University. She received an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret University in 2012. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow gave her an honorary doctorate in the field of music in 2015.
Susan Boyle Has Never Married
She has never married and she is single. Susan has spent most of her life in music and taking care of her mother but after the death of her mother, she is dedicated to music.
Susan Boyle’s Net Worth
Susan has an estimated net worth of around $40 million as of 2023 which she earned through her professional career. According to the source, an average salary of an American singer is around $126,374 a year so she might be earning the same amount or more.
Susan Boyle’s Return to Britain Got Talent
She returned to the stage of British got talent after 14 years. Her performance on the stage made her famous but she also revealed that she suffered from a minor stroke in April 2022. Susan suffered from type 2 diabetes in 2012. So, she consumes an insulin tablet, metformin. Due to her diagnosis, she cut her sweet eating habit and cut off all processed sugar. She revealed it with Simon Cowell:
“It feels great. It’s extra special for me actually because last April there, I suffered a minor stroke and I thought it would be crazy to be back on stage and I have done it!”
She also said:
“Susan, we owe you so much and I knew you weren’t well but if anyone was going to come back, you were going to come back because we wouldn’t be the same without you,”
Susan Boyle Lost 50 Pounds
Boyle suffered from type 2 diabetes in 2012. Due to this, she lost 50 pounds of her weight. Susan changed her diet after her diabetes diagnosis and cut eating sugar and consumed Garcinia cambogia supplements for weight loss. Susan maintains the habit of walking regularly for her weight loss journey.
Singing Career of Susan Boyle
- At first, she worked at West Lothian College as a kitchen hand.
- Then, she competed in Michael Barrymore‘s tv show, My Kind of People.
- After that, she worked at local clubs and pubs as a performer.
- Her debut album, I Dreamed a Dream was released in November 2009.
- She appeared in the tv show, I Dreamed a Dream: the Susan Boyle Story in December 2009.
- Then, she released her album titled, The Gift in 2010.
- Her third album, Someone to Watch Over Me was released in 2011.
- Her 6th album, Hope became a hit in 2014.
- Being a philanthropist, she raised money for Cash for Kids Charity by performing at the Scottish Variety Awards on 19 March 2011.
- Susan even performed for raising funds for Haiti Relief for the victims of the Haiti earthquake on 26 January 2010.
Movies & TV Shows
As an actress, Susan appeared in the movie, The Christmas Candle. She participated in tv shows like Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: The Champions, Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny, I Dreamed a Dream: The Susan Boyle Story, Susan Boyle: An Unlikely Superstar, Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny, Planet’s Got Talent, and There’s Something About Susan.
Song & Albums
Her hits songs are The Winner takes it all, Memory, Make Me a Channel of your peace, Who I was born to Be, You Have to be there, Wild Horses, Amazing Grace. She released popular albums like I Dreamed a Dream, The Gift, Someone to Watch Over Me, Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs from the Stage, Home for Christmas, Hope, A Wonderful World, and Ten.
Books
She is a writer of books like I Dreamed A Dream, The Woman I Was Born to Be, I Dreamed a Dream: Big Note Piano, Introduction to Metrology Applications in IC Manufacturing: Tt101, and so on.
Awards & Nomination
- In 2009, she won the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards in the category of Top Scot of the Year.
- She won the nomination of Fans Choice Award at the Scottish Music Awards in 2013.
- Susan won the Scottish Variety Award in the nomination for the Outstanding Achievement Award in 2011.
- She received Billboard Music Award as Top Billboard 200 Album in 2011.
FAQs of Susan Boyle
What happened to Susan Boyle?
At the time of her birth, she had suffered from oxygen deprivation which led her mild brain damage. Due to this, she suffered from psychological issues and developed severe learning disabilities. She was also bullied because of her condition in her school.
Did Susan Boyle meet The Queen?
Yes, Susan met The Queen. Susan even performed in front of the queen at the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games on 23 July 2014.
Does Susan Boyle have Guinness World Record?
Yes, Susan holds multiple Guinness world records. She has a world record in the category of Fastest-selling Album by a Female, Most Successful First Week UK Debut Album Sales, and Oldest Artist to Reach No. 1. Her second album, the Gift made her win another World Record for Oldest Female at No. 1 on UK Albums Chart on 20 November 2010.
Are Simon Cowell and Susan Boyle friends?
Yes, Simon and Susan are close friends. Susan addressed Simon as her biggest inspiration and Simon is also supportive of her.
Does Susan Boyle regret not having children?
Yes, Susan regret of not having children. Susan revealed that she wanted to adopt a child but couldn’t adopt children.
What is Susan Boyle’s Height?
Matty stands at the height of 5 feet 8 inches and his body weight is 85kg. 36-35-38 inches is her body measurement and has an attractive pair of dark brown eyes and brown hair.
