47-year-old British charity worker wows Simon Cowell with singing . The singer is a fan of the singer, and has been in touch to offer him advice on his new album. Cowell , who also serves as a judge on `` American Idol '' and who 's known for his stinging criticism of those he deems to have no talent , said Boyle 's performance was fantastic . Boyle , from West Lothian , Scotland , said she wanted to be a professional singer .
47-year-old British charity worker wows Simon Cowell with singing . The singer is a fan of the singer, and has been in touch to offer him advice on his new album. Boyle , from West Lothian , Scotland , said she wanted to be a professional singer .