Monday, Mar. 29, 2010
Susan Boyle's Debut
It took just one note. Moments after being made fun of on Britain's Got Talent for her age and frumpy appearance, Susan Boyle soared. She unexpectedly brought judges and audiences to their feet — and tears — in April 2009, and that was just the beginning: her album, released last November, has sold more than 3 million copies.
Watch TIME's top 10 viral videos of 2009.