Fourteen Ace Young facts

singer Ace Young
  1. Ace Young was born on November 15, 1980 in Denver, Colorado.
  2. Ace Young became famous after he appeared at the American Idol competition and ended on the seventh place. 
  3. His parents are Jay Young and Kay Whitney and besides Ace they have another four children: Josh, Duff, Marc and Ryan. 
  4. Young, who has been singing since the age of nine, attended voice lessons and performed at local shopping malls and recreation centers during his youth.
  5. Ace Young started singing at the national anthem at Denver Nuggets games and his career took off. 
  6. His first published song, "Reason I Live" was featured in the 2000 film The Little Vampire.
  7. In 2003, Young moved to Los Angeles, California, where he initially worked in sales and home remodeling.
  8. Ace Young has German and Irish origins.
  9. His favorite snack is Hot Tamales.
  10. After American Idol Ace Young was a guest on Total Request Live and in 2006 was among the People Magazine's "Hottest Bachelors" list. 
  11.  His girlfriend is Essence Atkins, who is an actress.
  12. His height is 185 cm
  13. Ace Young has a brother named Ryan Young.
  14. Chris Daughtry is one of his best friends.