She took some singing lessons in her late twenties or early thirties. Since then, her singing has been done in her Parish choir. She did contribute to a CD 10 years ago, that was a fundraiser for a charity in her area. She was asked by someone who knew of her lovely voice, to be a part of it. Since that time, she had taken care of her elderly mother who died a couple of years ago.
Her Parish priest said that because of her mental disabilities, her performances can be erratic, and sometimes she forgets the words. Doesn't sound like a professional singer to me.
I hope she makes several CD's and makes enough money to take care of herself, and her 6 older brothers and sisters in their dotage.
I hope she wins, too.
Wonder how Paul Potts is doing? Now THAT one made me cry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA
I am happy to read of your concern. It is well founded, for that horrible so-called newspaper, the Sun (UK) is on line via Drudge. This lady has started to use obscenities at persons simply "winding her up". Just this evening on Canadian T/V came the news of the immense pressure on her. There has been a plea- "Everyone back off and let her alone".
I am inclined to preach a little, but the "madding crowd" in my native country, love to boost a person to the heights. Next, they often enjoy that person's downfall. Scotland has it's share of the fallen. Few will have heard of Benny Lynch here. Scotland's hero and his early demise.
Yep, get the "bawbees" in The Royal Bank of Scotland madam, says I.