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As we look back at the music charts for 2009, it's clear that Susan Boyle from Syco/Columbia has emerged as the undisputed winner of Q4. Her album spent the final week of 2009 at number one, adding a remarkable 510-520,000 units to her total sales, which now surpass 3 million. This puts her neck-and-neck with Big Machine's Taylor Swift album Fearless, which moved 210-220,000 copies this week and solidified its position as the year's best-seller.

It seems like a dream come true for the record industry, but one that they might not want to wake up from. Susan Boyle's unlikely rise to stardom has been a game-changer in the music world, and her album has topped the final year-end chart.

Other notable albums on the list include Miranda Lambert's Columbia Nashville release, Sugarland's Mercury Nashville album, Selena Gomez & The Scene's Hollywood debut, Gucci Mane's Warner Bros. effort, Jay-Z's Roc Nation/Atlantic collaboration with Straight No Chaser, and Hannah Montana: The Movie from Walt Disney Records.

This article highlights the impressive sales figures of Susan Boyle's album and its impact on the music industry in 2009.

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