Susan Boyle — PICS

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June 6, 2023 11:15AM EDT

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Susan Boyle arrives at ‘America’s Got Talent’

Susan Boyle arrives at ‘America’s Got Talent’ — Susan Boyle wears her signature silver sequins and an all-black ensemble as she arrives at ‘America’s Got Talent’ at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on August 20, 2019.

Susan Magdalane Boyle was born in Scotland on April 1, 1961. She quickly rose to fame after competing on the wildy popular talent show, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in the UK in 2009. Susan – or ‘SuBo’, as the fans nicknamed her – sung the iconic “I Dreamed A Dream” from the musical Les Miserables for her initial appearance. She released her first album, also titled “I Dreamed A Dream” later that year. The debut included various covers, and broke records, becoming the fastest selling UK debut album at the time with over 400,000 copies. In the US, the album also topped Billboard’s charts for a whopping six weeks. She has released seven studio albums over the last decade, under the direction of Simon Cowell — also a judge on ‘BGT.’ Boyle has also been public about her Asperger syndrom diagnosis.

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Susan Boyle In 2023

Susan Boyle In 2023 — Susan Boyle returned to ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2023. She appeared on the finale of Series 16, singing her signature song from Les Mis that she sang 14 years prior.

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Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent

Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent — Susan Boyle performs on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ on May 24, 2009. The singer rose to international stardom after her appearance on the talent competition.

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Susan Boyle on ‘Lorraine’ in the UK

Susan Boyle on ‘Lorraine’ in the UK — Susan Boyle wears silver sequins for an interview on London-based talk show ‘Lorraine’ on June 5, 2019.

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Susan Boyle performs on a live tour for Britain’s Got Talent

Susan Boyle performs on a live tour for Britain’s Got Talent — Susan Boyle stuns in sequins on the opening show of a live tour for Britain’s Got Talent on June 12, 2009. The singer, nicknamed ‘SuBo,’ thanked her legions of fans.

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Susan Boyle rocks a purple outfit while performing

Susan Boyle rocks a purple outfit while performing — Susan Boyle looks regal in purple on ‘The Alan Titchmarsh’ show in London on December 6, 2010.

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Susan Boyle performs on ‘Loose Women’ in the UK

Susan Boyle performs on ‘Loose Women’ in the UK — Susan Boyle performs on ‘Loose Women’ on December 10, 2013 in London. Susan looks TV-ready in her sequin cardigan!

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Susan Boyle plays the bagpipes

Susan Boyle plays the bagpipes — Susan Boyle launches the British Pipe Band Championship in Scotland on January 15, 2014.

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