Debut American Performance

It was arguably (38)_____ gig of her career so far, and Susan Boyle didn’t miss a beat. The Scottish singing sensation got a standing ovation during her first ever US performance, which (39)_____ by an audience of 25 million.

Forty-eight-year-old Susan sang I Dreamed a Dream — the song which rocketed her to fame — and her new single, a cover of the Rolling Stones’ song Wild Horses. (40)_____ a simple elegant black dress, and accompanied by a full orchestra, the former church volunteer belted out the track.

An audience member said, “People were crying and cheering her after her performance.” Music critics lauded her performance, predicting a number one album and success in the US — the country which numerous British-based acts (41)_____ it difficult to crack.

A prerecorded interview with Susan revealed her new, positive attitude to singing after a (42)_____ relationship with the new-found celebrity.