R-e-t-i-r-e-m-e-n-t? What? So for Susan Boyle, who feels like she only just started her life at 47, retirement is certainly not even remotely on the cards! Susan’s fans would be overjoyed of course, but it’s quite clear that the UK singer isn’t planning on hanging up her golden mic anytime soon! She told Daily Mail, “In my book, ‘retirement’ is a dirty word.”
Along with staying afloat in the industry, it means that Boyle has to stay current and relevant and to make the most of the momentum that’s come with her success on BGT and her branding in the public eye. “Like any artist, I worry about people still liking me,” she said. “I worry about going stale. I have a role to play… I don’t want to let them [my fans] down.” And we have a feeling that Susan Boyle won’t let us, herself OR her fans down!
Susan’s Success is Remarkable!
Her success has broken records worldwide, with Boyle being awarded three Guinness World Records, including Fastest-selling Album by a Female (UK) and the Most Successful First Week UK Debut Album Sales! Pretty amazing.
Considering she was in her 50s when she started getting recognition, and her career finally took off, it’s impressive looking at the success she’s had in such a short time. Age of the Internet/Social Media, right? In less than ten years of her career, Boyle’s achieved a net worth in excess of $30 million. Her first album, I Dreamed A Dream debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 2009. Her hit single was included in a movie, and she even performed for the Pope! Talk about ticking off bucket list items.
Family Values and Down Time
Boyle, who is a fan of doing covers and bringing the greats back to life, has a certain process when she decides which songs she’s going to choose! She looks to cover those which touch the widest range of hearts – songs that people can relate to, that will make them reminisce and even put a smile on their faces! Her 2010 album, titled The Gift (which it certainly was to many listeners who’re tired of whiny popstars), was the first-ever Christmas album to top the UK chart!
And her favorite artist of all time? None other than the queen herself (no, not Beyoncé psh), Madonna! As such, Boyle’s been sure to throw in a few Madonna covers – Like a Prayer, anyone? Boyle notes that she wanted to create an album that families could enjoy together, an album that can be played all year and evoke memories. We can surely get behind that notion!
An Entrepreneurial Spirit!
Susan Boyle’s rise to fame has been pretty damn spectacular. It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago (which was, yes, 2009 – why is 1999 20 years ago?! Still haunts us), Susan Boyle was milling about living here life and almost unable to keep herself afloat. She’d just lost her mother and was looking for a lifeline. She found it with BGT.
But something even more amazing? Well, Boyle has used the funds she’s accumulated and grabbed every opportunity to, actually, start her own music companies! Moreover, Boyle is the director of all three firms and oversees the branding of her music and merchandise. Since investing in herself and her brand, Boyle has established consistent and sustainable income for her future, and her family’s future. Who knows, she might even go into talent recruitment and finding the next big stars!
We All Have a Fear: But What’s Susan’s?
Around the time that a new show was being announced in 2018, Boyle spoke out about her personal life and some other details! The singer opened up to Express, and gave some insight into her life, and that she’s got a secret! Whilst you might expect that being poor would be a great fear, it was in fact, something a lot deeper and less superficial. It turns out that the singer who’s garnered an adoring and large fan base, is, in fact, afraid of being lonely, and living the rest of her life alone and unmarried. Gosh. We’re crying. You’re crying. The office dog is crying.
But quick to inject humor given the subject, she went on to describe her ideal man as having the traits of three men you all know! Two of the three are BGT judges! Ok: Donny Osmond, Simon Cowell, and (of course!) Piers Morgan. The singer one said that her ideal man would have Donny’s voice, Simon’s good looks and Piers’ sense of humor.” She joked said, “I would have married Piers, but someone else got there first.” (He tied the knot in 2010!) She did get a kiss on the cheek from Piers and sang a duet with Donny Osmond! Don’t worry Susan: there’s someone out there for you!