Brett "Ace" Young (born November , ) 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 sons. He began writing songs,
singing, and taking voice lessons at age . In his youth he performed
at shopping malls and recreation centers. He performed at various
venues in Colorado and other western states, including performing the
National Anthem at The Pepsi Center in Denver. Young graduated from
Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado in . While in high school he
participated in athletics, choir, and International Baccalaureate
classes. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout during his senior
year.[failed verification]After Young graduated from high school he
wrote a song called "Reason I Live" that was featured on the
soundtrack of the film The Little Vampire.In , 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 prior to auditioning for American Idol
he landed a guest-starring role in an episode of Half & Half, playing
a character named Ace Blackwell.
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 sons. He began writing songs,
singing, and taking voice lessons at age . In his youth he performed
at shopping malls and recreation centers. He performed at various
venues in Colorado and other western states, including performing the
National Anthem at The Pepsi Center in Denver. Young graduated from
Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado in . While in high school he
participated in athletics, choir, and International Baccalaureate
classes. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout during his senior
year.[failed verification]After Young graduated from high school he
wrote a song called "Reason I Live" that was featured on the
soundtrack of the film The Little Vampire.In , 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 prior to auditioning for American Idol
he landed a guest-starring role in an episode of Half & Half, playing
a character named Ace Blackwell.
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