Susan Magdalane Boyle (born 1 April 1961)is a Scottish singer who came to international public attention when she appeared as a contestant on reality TV programme Britain’s Got Talent on 11 April 2009, singing “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables. Her first album was released in November 2009 and debuted as the number one best-selling CD on charts around the globe.

Her debut album “I Dreamed a Dream” sold 700,000 copies in the first week. It is the biggest female debut since Billboard Soundscan started keeping track. [2009]
Her debut album “I Dreamed a Dream” set a record when it became the most advance-ordered recording in Amazon.com history. [2009]
The singer is not the only recipient of fan mail in her home. Her cat, Pebbles, also receives his share of love letters.
Boyle is the youngest of nine siblings.