Britain's Got Talent Winner Signs Global Record Deal  7/6/07

The winner of TV talent show Britain's Got Talent has signed a deal to release his first album in 15 countries across the world.

Paul Potts, a former mobile phone salesman from Wales, triumphed in the contest, which saw him win #100,000 ($200,000), a chance to perform in front of British royal Queen Elizabeth II, and a #1 million ($2 million) recording contract with show judge Simon Cowell.

The singer shot to global fame after video clips of his Britain's Got Talent performance were posted on YouTube which were watched by 10 million viewers.

Potts' opera-inspired Album One Chance will hit shops in 15 countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain and Italy following its release in U.K. and Ireland on 16 July (07).