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Ace Young
Brett "Ace" Young (born November 15, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained national recognition while appearing on the fifth season of American Idol. Young is married to American Idol season-three runner-up Diana DeGarmo.
Young was raised in Boulder, Colorado and is the youngest of five boys.
He began writing songs, singing, and taking voice lessons at age 9, and was soon performing at recreation centers and shopping malls. He was first paid for his talent at 11 years old, when he sang at the food court at Boulder’s Crossroads Mall. He performed at various venues in Colorado and other western states, including singing the National Anthem at The Pepsi Center in Denver.
Young attended Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. An Eagle Scout, he also participated in athletics, choir, and International Baccalaureate classes, graduating in 1999.
After Young graduated from high school he wrote a song called "Reason I Live" that was featured on the soundtrack of the 2000 film The Little Vampire.
In 2001, Young moved to Los Angeles, California to continue pursuing his music career. He ultimately met Brian McKnight and was given the chance to open for McKnight and New Edition. Just before auditioning for American Idol, he landed a guest-starring role in an episode of Half & Half, playing a character named Ace Blackwell.
After over four years in Los Angeles without a record deal, Young auditioned for American Idol in Denver, Colorado. His televised audition featured him singing Westlife's "Swear it Again." Young was introduced as Brett Young, with the name "Ace" marked in quotations. Later, he told producers he preferred to be called Ace and he was not referred to as Brett on the show again.
Young made it through Hollywood week and sang George Michael's song, "Father Figure" for his live Top 24 performance. He also performed Michael Jackson's song, "Butterflies."
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Ace Young
Brett "Ace" Young (born November 15, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained national recognition while appearing on the fifth season of American Idol. Young is married to American Idol season-three runner-up Diana DeGarmo.
Young was raised in Boulder, Colorado and is the youngest of five boys.
He began writing songs, singing, and taking voice lessons at age 9, and was soon performing at recreation centers and shopping malls. He was first paid for his talent at 11 years old, when he sang at the food court at Boulder’s Crossroads Mall. He performed at various venues in Colorado and other western states, including singing the National Anthem at The Pepsi Center in Denver.
Young attended Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. An Eagle Scout, he also participated in athletics, choir, and International Baccalaureate classes, graduating in 1999.
After Young graduated from high school he wrote a song called "Reason I Live" that was featured on the soundtrack of the 2000 film The Little Vampire.
In 2001, Young moved to Los Angeles, California to continue pursuing his music career. He ultimately met Brian McKnight and was given the chance to open for McKnight and New Edition. Just before auditioning for American Idol, he landed a guest-starring role in an episode of Half & Half, playing a character named Ace Blackwell.
After over four years in Los Angeles without a record deal, Young auditioned for American Idol in Denver, Colorado. His televised audition featured him singing Westlife's "Swear it Again." Young was introduced as Brett Young, with the name "Ace" marked in quotations. Later, he told producers he preferred to be called Ace and he was not referred to as Brett on the show again.
Young made it through Hollywood week and sang George Michael's song, "Father Figure" for his live Top 24 performance. He also performed Michael Jackson's song, "Butterflies."