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After multi-platinum Scottish singer Susan Boyle ticket to fame in Britain’s Got Talent, another singing sensation is discovered.  Olivia Archbold who wowed insatiable British music executive, television producer and entrepreneur Simon Cowell. 14-year-old Archbold sang a spine-tingling version of Sarah McLaughlan’s Angel. Click here to view the embedded video. The performance has captivated the judges and were united in their praise for the teenage star, who’s already being compared to Voice of an Angel Charlotte Church. Simon Cowell told her: “I’m so impressed with you, Olivia, I can’t begin to tell you.” Olivia told Sunday Mirror that she has never sung to a very large audience.  Her rendition was driven by the memory of grandma Elsie, who died last October, aged 84. Olivia, who performed the song at Elsie’s funeral and auditioned wearing a lucky charm given to her by her beloved granny, said: “I sang Angel because sadly my Nanny Elsie passed away at the end of last year. Angels were very close to her heart and every so often she would give us a little charm of an angel to keep us safe and to watch over us.” She added: “If I won I would give the money to my family. They would benefit most, as times have not been the easiest lately.” BGT Olivia Archbold’s Performance Wowed Simon Cowell is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →