Born April 1, 1961 in Scotland, Susan Boyle, who gained overnight success when a video of her singing “I Dreamed a Dream” on Britain’s God Talent went viral. The fact that she appears to be quite plain while her mezzo-soprano voice is so stunning sets up such a huge contrast that the audience went wild, giving her a standing ovation. She was deprived of oxygen at birth, which resulted in a learning disability, and the only job she ever held was as a cook trainee. She dedicated her life to caring for her mother until, at age 91, her mother died in 2007.
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Presents information about Susan Boyle and her career, including news about her dress being auctioned, and the documentary about her life.
http://www.susan-boyle.co.uk/
Features the music of Susan Boyle, the story of her amazing success, numerous photographs, archived news stories about her and her career, and where to get her music.
http://www.susanboylemusic.com/us/
Shares photographs, video interviews and performances, and a list of awards as well as tribute videos.
http://www.susan-boyle.com/
Database shows publications about Susan, and the most widely held of her works, along with information about those works. Also contains useful links and people who are related.
http://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2009-186090
