Susan Boyle will be presented with her second honorary degree on June 30, 2015, from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Here are just some of the things she has done and accomplished in her first short 5 years of 'fame':
Susan Boyle, in first 5 Years:
6 consecutive Top 7 albums Scotland Chart
6 consecutive Top 12 albums UK Chart
6 consecutive Top 17 Billboard USA Chart
6 consecutive Top 13 Australia Chart
6 consecutive Top 20 Ireland Chart
Worldwide, Gold 64 times, Platinum 94 times
Best Selling UK Artist in the World 2009, 2010
Only woman ever to reach #1 with a Holiday album on Billboard 200 and it has charted each year for 4 years.
Awards:
'Scot of the Year' Award at the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards
the Scotscare Scot of the Year Award
Gold Disc Award - Top International Artist - Japan
Golden Chinese Music Award (Most Influential International Artist) China
'Outstanding Achievement' trophy at the Scottish Variety Awards
WINNER FANS CHOICE - Scottish Music Awards
Winner - RADIO FORTH MUSIC ICON AWARD
Saint Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, an Honorary Doctorate on July 6, 2012
Susan's portrait hangs in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Susan Boyle chosen one of 50 'Great Scottish Heroes - 50 Scots Who Shaped The World' in new book by Stuart Pearson
Nominated: Bighearted Entertainer of the Year - Scotland
Nominated: 2 Grammy nominations USA
Toured UK and USA 37 cities in 2014, 2 1/2 hour shows, 23 songs, most sold out, all with multiple standing ovations
Charity:
Annual Scottish Wee Box Campaign
Annual Scottish Poppy Campaign
Cash for Kids Charity
Comic Relief Charity
Children in Need Charity
Prince's Trust Charity
Ambassador for Save The Children
supports SCIAF
Special Olympics/Bath - Susan travelled with the West Lothian team, performed at the Opening Ceremony and spent two days giving out awards and posing for pics with contestants and their families.
is Patron of the Regal Theatre in Bathgate, Scotland
Supports Nordoff Robbins Centre
has visited many Scottish schools privately
will appear at UK Hearing Fund Gala August
Susan has spoken very openly and publicly about the challenges she faces because she has Asperger's but she has not let that stop her and encourages all to be the best they can be.
Susan Boyle, in first 5 Years:
6 consecutive Top 7 albums Scotland Chart
6 consecutive Top 12 albums UK Chart
6 consecutive Top 17 Billboard USA Chart
6 consecutive Top 13 Australia Chart
6 consecutive Top 20 Ireland Chart
Worldwide, Gold 64 times, Platinum 94 times
Best Selling UK Artist in the World 2009, 2010
Only woman ever to reach #1 with a Holiday album on Billboard 200 and it has charted each year for 4 years.
Awards:
'Scot of the Year' Award at the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards
the Scotscare Scot of the Year Award
Gold Disc Award - Top International Artist - Japan
Golden Chinese Music Award (Most Influential International Artist) China
'Outstanding Achievement' trophy at the Scottish Variety Awards
WINNER FANS CHOICE - Scottish Music Awards
Winner - RADIO FORTH MUSIC ICON AWARD
Saint Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, an Honorary Doctorate on July 6, 2012
Susan's portrait hangs in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Susan Boyle chosen one of 50 'Great Scottish Heroes - 50 Scots Who Shaped The World' in new book by Stuart Pearson
Nominated: Bighearted Entertainer of the Year - Scotland
Nominated: 2 Grammy nominations USA
Toured UK and USA 37 cities in 2014, 2 1/2 hour shows, 23 songs, most sold out, all with multiple standing ovations
Charity:
Annual Scottish Wee Box Campaign
Annual Scottish Poppy Campaign
Cash for Kids Charity
Comic Relief Charity
Children in Need Charity
Prince's Trust Charity
Ambassador for Save The Children
supports SCIAF
Special Olympics/Bath - Susan travelled with the West Lothian team, performed at the Opening Ceremony and spent two days giving out awards and posing for pics with contestants and their families.
is Patron of the Regal Theatre in Bathgate, Scotland
Supports Nordoff Robbins Centre
has visited many Scottish schools privately
will appear at UK Hearing Fund Gala August
Susan has spoken very openly and publicly about the challenges she faces because she has Asperger's but she has not let that stop her and encourages all to be the best they can be.
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