Boyle's chart success is well-documented at this stage of her career, with The New York Times even reporting she beat Taylor Swift with the global sales of her debut album. Her sophomore record, The Gift, established the West Lothian native as a real force to be reckoned with in the music industry, reaching the top spot in the U.S. and U.K. album charts, just as her debut did before it, making Boyle the first ever woman to manage such a feat.

As Time advised, the Britain's Got Talent alum was overwhelmed, admitting she never expected to be so successful. Cowell, meanwhile, had an even bigger reaction. "I'm thrilled for Susan," he gushed, advising, "She has once again defied the odds. She is my superwoman."