Susan Boyle: Fame, Fortune & Staying Grounded Susan Boyle became a global sensation after her stunning Britain’s Got Talent audition in 2009. Despite millions in album sales, she remains humble, still living in her childhood home in Blackburn, Scotland, which she purchased in 2010. Born in 1961 to Irish immigrant parents, Boyle grew up in a large, working-class family. Recently, she revealed her newly decorated home, including a piano room where she’s just begun lessons—joking that she’s still mastering scales. From an unemployed charity worker to an international star, Boyle’s journey continues to inspire