What’s Susan Boyle doing now?
July 12th, 2009 | 
Author: A lot of Susan Boyle fans are wondering what the lady herself is doing right now.
I received this email from a Susan Boyle fan called Marg.
Hi,
I had heard so much about Susan coming to America to sing for the president on July 4th. It seems like that just went away. Now that the 4th has come and gone, did or didn’t it happen? I’m thinking not.Also, now that the tour is over, what is happening with Susan now? Is she going to go on tour herself? I know she’s working on an album with Simon Cowell, but he said that may take some time. Is she going to be doing any personal appearances while she’s working on the album. I would hate to see her just disappear now. So many of us just want to see her perform. Do you have any knowledge of what’s going on with her now?
Thanks!
So I’ll answer the email as best I can.
In regards to July 4th, it would appear that Susan did not sing for the president. Indeed, she was still on the Britain’s Got Talent Live Tour and performed in Bournemouth on July 5th. She has also started laying down tracks for her CD, so I very much doubt she jetted off to the US for July 4th to return for the BGT tour on the afternoon of July 5th.
So, how did this rumour come about, and how come it came to be on this website that I write? Well, let me give you an explanation of what happened with a different Susan Boyle rumour.
- Perez Hilton blogged that Susan Boyle was to be given a cameo role in Ugly Betty. Perez Hilton is unlikely to have just made this up – presumably one of his showbiz friends tipped him off, but the tip off turned out to be untrue.
- Somebody in the UK press read Perez’s blog and thought, now here’s a story! Let’s put it in the paper and sell lots of copies, because everyone is interested in Susan Boyle.
- All the other newspapers copy the report, rewriting it in their own words, because noone wants to miss out on story. Here, I put my hand up and say that I am guilty of this aswell.
- A spokesperson for Susan Boyle replies, when asked the question: “Is Susan Boyle going to appear in Ugly Betty?”, that Susan Boyle has had lots of offers. I’m sure she has, and this retort neatly sidesteps the question. Perhaps the spokesperson isn’t privy to all the offers that have been made to Susan and doesn’t really want to reply: “I don’t know, ask her manager”.
- A prudent reporter contacts ABC, who deny that an offer has been made to Susan Boyle.
- Perez Hilton corrects his blog. I correct this website.
- End of rumour.
So, I don’t know where the July 4th rumour came from, but it probably followed a similar route, then it was forgotten about and July 4th came and went without many people realising, except for sharp-eyed Marg, that Susan Boyle never sang for The President.
In answer to the rest of the points in Marg’s email, I’m reasonably sure that Susan Boyle is laying down tracks for her CD now. Simon Cowell has been quoted as saying in The People: “She sounds fantastic on record.
“She’s so good, the album is not just going to be show tunes. We’re going to take our time with this.”
As for personal appearances and a tour, the honest answer is that I have no idea. I would be very surprised if Susan does not make a trip to the US to promote her CD, especially as the Americans in particular are so in love with her.
Nevertheless, we can’t forget that Susan has also stayed in a mental health clinic since being thrown into the public spotlight, so in her best interests, the gently, gently approach that is being taken with her should continue.? We do not want to damage this lovely lady with our voracious appetite for her.
Posted in General Interest | 
Tags: cd, personal appearance, rumours, Simon Cowell, Susan Boyle, tour, Ugly Betty
I think you’ll find that she was invited to sing on 4th July which was mentioned by her brother in one of his interviews. Obviously she declined.
Okay… I am in America and would love as much as anyone for Susan to be here. But I think it would have been totally inappropriate for her to come here on July 4 and not fulfill her obligation to the BGT tour in her own homeland. Yay Susan for doing what is right! NOW you may come here… please please please…
And be sure to hit the West Coast, as in Seattle, ha.
Being a die hard Susan fan I too heard that Susan’s brother said she was invited to sing for Obama. I don’t think he would make something like this up. I heard later that Michelle’s spokesperson claimed they had never invited her. I believe this report came out to cover the fact that “The President” was turned down by our unassuming sweet lady, Susan Boyle. Way to go Susan!!! Keeping your word to BGT was more important to you than singing for the president. You did the right thing. If he doesn’t ask you again it is his loss. What a gal!!!!
Heyy, i LOVE susan and i just wanted to say that the 4th of uly thing was a load of bells!
I was reeeaalllllyy looking forward to seeing her in America but… well she never camee !
I am a very big fan!
Byee Byee for now
XXX
As a nurse I understand the healing process. Susan Boyle’s voice
calls upon the angels to bring joy as well as pleasure from hearing her sing. She is like a wildflower found in deep in the forest. It’s natural beauty rings with the Glory of God.
I will be one of the first to the store when her next recording comes out. Thank you Susan for being you. Love Pat (mother of six children and grandmother of 17)
I was getting over my second operation on a brain tumour and nursing the pain of a new artifical hip when I first heard Susan Boyle singing. This was by far the best thing I could have heard at this time. It truly lifted my spirit. I remain a huge fan.
All the best to you Susan.
Is there a way that we fans could hear all that Susan sang when the Pope visited Scotland? Just hearing one or two words isn’t enough.
Susan is truly loved by the American People! She is Hope to all that wonder if there is a light at the end of the tunnel and she Lights up Our Lives. God Bless Susan.
Susan has one of the most beautiful voices i have ever heard. I just wish we could see her more on tv. I do wish she would come to the united states so we could see her in person. We love you Susan
Susan is one of the best singers ive ever known. She tops even Elaine Paige. Her version of I Dreamed A Dream is Awesome. Can’t compare at all to Elaine’s version of I Dreamed a Dream
For Teresa -Susan was scheduled to sing on America’s “Dancing With the Stars” but had to cancel at the last moment due to illness, a throat infection. I send my wishes to Susan for a complete and quick recovery!! Please take of that million dollar voice. Maybe Susan can re-schedule that appearance?? I too would love to see her in person but will have to be content to listen to her CD when it is released. Start work on that 3rd CD Susan, please!!
So once more – “GET WELL QUICK, SUSAN!
Get well Susan,we miss you already. You are a gift from above
I have rarely been “WOWED” in my 57 years, but was not only wowed, but enchanted that a lady from Scotland could command such a stable. beautiful voice. I have bought every CD available and look forward to many more. Take care of your health, both mental and physical, Susan, for you have ever so much to offer such succor to a dismal world. Thank you.
Susan, I hope you read this. You are amazing, because your life and gift has been released into history at this time to be a blessing and an inspiration to everybody who has a dream, like you had, but has buried it. Many have had funerals for their dream.
God will help you in all you do, as you continue to do what is right (as you have been doing) and at the pace that you feel to do. I pray for you to have strength and God’s direction. He has given you courage. Please pray for us out here that need to dream again. with Love, from Maureen, another Scottish lassie who now lives in Canada.
Dear Susan, I still visit the youtube recording of your first performance and it still puts chills up my spine and tears in my eyes. Whenever I need to be re-inspired, I once again, watch and listen to you. With appreciation and love from Down Under in Australia (January 2012).