Susan Boyle's U.S. Debut on "America's Got Talent"

[David In Indy]

I've been following America's Got Talent all season and I saw the finale last night. Susan was amazing and the crowd went wild. You can watch a video by clicking on the link at the bottom...

Watch Susan Boyle's American Debut

She wasn't even a competitor on the show, but Susan Boyle arguably stole the finale of 'America's Got Talent' Wednesday night. Making her U.S. television singing debut, Boyle sang a version of the Rolling Stones' song 'Wild Horses' and even spoke briefly about her hospitalization following her loss on 'Britain's Got Talent.'

"I've never felt so tired. I look back at it now and it was a necessity because I was tired... I used to be a spectator looking out at the world, but now I'm part of that world,"Boyle said.

The Scottish singer became a YouTube sensation after an appearance earlier this year on 'Britain's Got Talent,' on which she sang "I Dreamed a Dream. Her album is in stores November 24.

Boyle's American debut aside, contender Kevin Skinner flew the coop with the grand prize on "America's Got Talent."

The singing chicken farmer from Mayfield, Ky., was awarded the NBC talent competition's $1 million grand prize and a headlining spot at a Las Vegas show. Skinner received the most viewer votes on Wednesday's season finale, overcoming runner-up Barbara Padilla, an opera singer from Houston, and eight other finalists. The win brought Skinner to tears.

"I've always loved to perform," he said. "I want to go out there, and give 'em the best show I can."

The humble country singer will headline an "America's Got Talent" show at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino hosted by Jerry Springer in October. Skinner beat out music quartet Recycled Percussion from Goffstown, N.H.; crooning trio the Texas Tenors from Houston; and singing sibling act Voices of Glory from Highland, N.Y., to win the show's fourth season.

Earlier in the evening, half the finalists were dismissed from the talent competition: breakdancer Hairo Torres from Grants Pass, Ore.; crooner Lawrence Beamen from Walnut Creek, Calif.; power tap-dancing sisters the Fab Five from Morgan, Utah; singer-guitarist Drew Stevyns from Sykesville, Md.; and 75-year-old comedian Grandma Lee from Jacksonville, Fla.

The top 10 finalists kicked off the finale by joining Thelma Houston on "Don't Leave Me This Way." Later, a cavalcade of audition-round rejects returned to the stage to perform "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now." The finale also included performances by Leona Lewis, Shakira, Rascal Flatts and the cast of the new Cirque du Soliel production "Banana Shpeel."


http://www.popeater.com/2009/09/17/watch-susan-boyles-americas-got-talent-debut-video/

[Kelda]

I must watch this once I'm at home! Did she tone down the Scottish accent?

[David In Indy]

I must watch this once I'm at home! Did she tone down the Scottish accent?

Oh no! She was very Scottish and everyone loved it! Including me. She was wonderful! She has truly won over America now. Americans fell in love with her for a second time on Wednesday night. You should have heard everyone go wild before and after her performance Kelda.

[Kelda]

Tell you what, it just shows what a stylist a make up artist and hairstylist can dof or you, eh?

She looks amazing & a lovely song!

She def had toned her accent down a little bit but not by as much as I thought she might. I noticed they didn't let her speak live either! Perhaps that was part of the reason!