SuBo invited to perform for Obamas

Published on Monday 7 December 2009 08:42

SUSAN Boyle has been invited to perform for President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle in an "intimate gathering" to celebrate Michelle's 46th birthday.

The West Lothian star is said to have impressed the president and his wife – adding more famous faces to the SuBo fan club.

And they want her to sing her signature tune I Dreamed a Dream at the White House to celebrate the First Lady's special day on January 17.

A senior White House aide said: "It will actually be a double celebration because three days later, January 20, marks the first anniversary of the president taking office.

"I would expect that a formal invitation will be made to Miss Boyle in the very near future. The President and First lady absolutely love her voice and will be delighted if she agrees."

Los Angeles media analyst Mike Raia said the invitation signalled a coup for the 48-year-old performer from Bathgate who has stormed up the British and American album charts.

He said: "Susan's success in America has been truly phenomenal.

"She's out-performed Rhianna and Lady GaGa in the charts and registered an all-time record on Amazon for advance orders."