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"She is my woman of the year." That's what Lady Gaga said about Susan Boyle, and we agree. Susan Boyle made entertainment history in 2009, and is Fox411's Celebrity of The Year. Affectionately known as SuBo to her fans, her debut record, "I Dreamed A Dream," sold more than 410,000 copies in its debut week in November, more than any other U.K. artist in history. That includes The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John - you get the picture. And now Boyle is neck and neck with country crossover sensation Taylor Swift for the #1 album of 2009 - and SuBo's album has only been out for seven weeks! This would be the pinnacle of any artist's career, but what has made Boyle's achievement even more unbelievable is that this is her debut album, and nobody out side of her hometown of Blackburn, Scotland even knew who she was on April 10, 2009. Then, on April 11, she went on the reality TV show "Britain's Got Talent" and sang "I Dreamed a Dream." And her life kind of became one. Her rendition of the "Les Miserables" classic became an Internet sensation, setting a YouTube record with 120 millions views. Then Boyle found, like many do, that being a celebrity isn't all limousines and poolside meetings. She was admitted to the hospital after suffering a breakdown, started yelling at paparazzi, and underwent an image makeover, going from downright dowdy to slightly less so. Will she be able to keep up the momentum in 2010? Not likely. But in 2009, there was no brighter star than the frumpy Scot with a voice of pure spun gold. Click for more pics of some of SuBo's most memorable moments of 2009. (REUTERS)![Susan Boyle]()
Singer Susan Boyle displays a copy of her CD, at the front door of her house in Blackburn, Scotland on November 28, 2009. SuBo's debut record, "I Dreamed A Dream," entered the British album chart in the top spot on Sunday. (AP)![Susan Boyle]()
SuBo arrives at JFK airport on November 22 and greets her adoring fans. For more pics of Susan Boyle, visit x17online.com![Susan Boyle]()
May 8, 2009. Susan Boyle waves to the photographers as she returns to her home in Scotland![Susan Boyle]()
April 24, 2009. Susan Boyle showcases her new look outside of her home in Scotland.![Susan Boyle]()
April 21, 2009. Susan Boyle poses for pictures with fans.![Susan Boyle]()
April 17, 2009: Susan Boyle makes an appearance on "Larry King Live."![Susan Boyle]()
April 16, 2009: Susan Boyle poses using a hairbrush as a microphone at her home in Blackburn, Scotland.![Susan Boyle]()
April 16, 2009: Susan Boyle is greeted by photographers outside of her home.![Susan Boyle]()
April 16, 2009: Susan Boyle gives an enthusiastic thumbs up.![Susan Boyle]()
Susan Boyle singing on "Britain's Got Talent" on April 11, 2009, the performance that changed her life.Susan Boyle Is Fox411's Celebrity of the Year
Scottish singing sensation goes from total unknown to the top of the charts.
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