Susan Magdalane Boyle, commonly known as Susan Boyle, is a famous Scottish musician, singer, as well as an actress. Susan Boyle rose to prominence in 2009, when she participated in the television show called “Britain’s Got Talent”. Boyle enchanted the audience with her remarkable voice, and at the end of her performance received a standing ovation. Even though Boyle came in second after the “Diversity” dance troupe, her appearance brought her a lot of international success. That same year, she released her debut studio album called “I Dreamed a Dream”, which immediately peaked at #1 on the UK music charts. During its first week, it managed to sell 411,820 copies, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in the United Kingdom. Up to date, Susan Boyle has released a total of six studio albums, the most recent of which entitled “Hope” came out in 2014. In 2013, Boyle launched her first concert tour called “Susan Boyle in Concert”, with which she travelled all around the United Kingdom, as well as across the United States.
Susan Boyle Net Worth $35 Million
A famous singer and musician, how rich is Susan Boyle? According to sources, in 2010 she earned $2.4 million from the sales of her album called “The Gift”, while in 2011 her album “Someone to Watch Over Me” brought her $425,000. In regards to her overall wealth, Susan Boyle’s net worth is estimated to be $35 million, most of which she has accumulated due to her involvement in the music industry. Among Boyle’s most valuable assets is her house in Blackburn, which she purchased for $500,000.
Susan Boyle was born in 1961, in West Lothian, Scotland. As a child, Boyle was diagnosed with having “Aspergers Syndrome”, which affects learning, social interaction and non-verbal communication. For this reason, she had difficulties adjusting in high school, and finding a job after graduation. Nevertheless, Boyle found her solace in music, as a result of which she enrolled in the Edinburgh Acting School, and attended singing lessons. She used to sing in various churches, pubs, choirs, and took part in numerous local events. Boyle initially desired to showcase her talents in “The X Factor” show, yet she decided to skip the audition. Instead, she was persuaded to audition for “Britain’s Got Talent”, which made her an overnight success.
In addition to recording six albums, Susan Boyle has also made an acting debut in John Stephenson’s Christmas film called “The Christmas Candle”, in which she starred alongside Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville and Sylvester McCoy. Even though the film was largely criticized due to its low quality and predictable ending, “The Christmas Candle” managed to earn more than $2 million at the box office.
Boyle has proven herself to be a remarkable solo singer with more than 19 million albums sold worldwide. For her contributions to the music industry, in 2013 Susan Boyle received a Radio Forth Award, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards, for her debut album, and her second album called “The Gift”.
A well-known singer, as well as an actress, Susan Boyle has an estimated net worth of $35 million.
