My American Dream

My American Dream
Studio albumby Neal E. Boyd
Released	June 23, 2009
Recorded	2008–2009
Genre	Classical,pop
Length	38:56
Label	Decca
Director	Pat Barry
Producer	Simon Franglen
SinglesfromNeal E. Boyd
""God Bless the USA"" Released: June 2, 2009

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Billboard	Positive
Entertainment Weekly	Mixed
Artistdirect

My American Dreamis the sole studio album byNeal E. Boydreleased on June 23, 2009. The album charted on theBillboard200.

Background

After Boyd won thethird seasonofAmerica's Got Talent,he was signed toDecca Records.Boyd explained that the name of the album reflects on how he met his dream after winningTalent.Songs included on the album are "God Bless the USA,""Ave Maria,""Amazing Grace,"West Side Story's song "Somewhere,"and hisTalentwinning song "Nessun Dorma."

The album was released on the date of thefourth seasonpremiere ofTalent,which was June 23, 2009.

Boyd has since gone on tour withBritain's Got TalentwinnerPaul Potts,and later sang for US President Barack Obama and Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.

Reception

Commercial performance

The album sold 6,000 copies in its first week of release.The album also debuted at #195 on theBillboard200and #3 on theTop Classical AlbumsChart.

Critical reception

James Manheim ofAllMusicsaid Boyd's talent "leaves an impression on listeners. That's the quality that makes for a crossover star."Stephen Thomas Erlewinecalled it "an effective showcase for his supple singing if not quite an artistic statement of purpose. Thankfully, Boyd avoids the ersatz Euro-schlock ofIl Divo,never trying to have a pop production, instead being happily symphonic. "

Track listing

1. "God Bless the U.S.A."3:57
2. "Nessun dorma"3:05
3. "Mama"3:23
4. "Somewhere"3:22
5. "Il Gladiatore" 3:45
6. "Bring Him Home" 3:43
7. "Is Nothing Sacred"4:12
8. "Anthem"3:08
9. "Sonny Boy"2:58
10. "Ave Maria"4:47
11. "Amazing Grace"2:36

Personnel

These are the personnel who helped create the album.

• Savan Kotecha (Composer)
• Winston Simone (Executive Producer)
• Peter Rudge (Representation)
• Neal E. Boyd (Vocals, Liner Notes)
• Evelyn de Morgan (A&R)
• Jeffrey Pescetto (Lyricist)
• Jon Bailey (Engineer, Mixing, Digital Editing)
• Justin S. Turner (Legal Counsel)
• City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Choir, Orchestra)

Charts

Chart positions

Chart (2009)	Peak position
USBillboard200	195
USBillboardTop Classical Albums Chart	3
USBillboardTop Heatseekers	10
USBillboardYear End Classical Albums Chart	29

Sales

Country	Sales
United States	6,000