The Album That Blew Everyone Away
Susan Boyle is one of the few celebrities who can boast that their debut album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of best pop vocal album. Not only did Boyle blow everyone away with sales numbers for her debut album, I Dreamed a Dream, which she released shortly after her run on Britain’s Got Talent, but she also stole a Grammy nomination, as noted by the Los Angeles Times. Boyle’s album, which featured show-stopping hits such as “Wild Horses,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Cry Me a River,” found itself competing with the works of music industry veterans such as Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber. Boyle’s album ultimately came out on top.
Susan Boyle expressed her elation upon learning of her nomination for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards shortly after the nominations were made public. She said, “Up against wonderful artists like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, I don’t expect to win for a moment.” “I don’t expect to win for a moment” (via The Sunday Times). “But just to be recognized like this with a nomination on my very first album is absolutely incredible.” The Grammy Award for best pop vocal album was ultimately presented to Lady Gaga for her album “The Fame Monster” at the 53rd annual ceremony, but Susan Boyle was unfazed by the outcome of the competition.