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• Ace Young is American television actor and musician who appeared on the fifth season of the hit FOX TV series American Idol. He came in seventh place.

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Brett Asa Young
  2. Born: November 15, 1980
  3. Origin: Denver, Colorado
  4. Current residence: Los Angeles, California
  5. Season: Five
  6. Placed: Seventh
  7. Audition city: Denver
  8. German and Irish descent
  9. Charity: Highrollers with HeartHighrollerswithheart.org: Mission Statement
  10. Fans are called Highrollers and Aceaholics
  11. Middle name was his grandfather's name
  12. Has four older brothers: Josh, Duff, Marc and Ryan
  13. Close friends with Chris DaughtryBuddy TV: Ace Young
  14. 2006: Named one of the "Hottest Bachelors" along with Taylor Hicks by People MagazineBuddy TV: Ace Young

• Life Before Idol

  Young wrote the song "Reason I Live," which appeared on the soundtrack to the movie Little Vampires. He also appeared on an episode of Half & Half before competing on Idol.MTV.com: Ace Young Biography

• The Vill AlbumCD Baby: [http://cdbaby.com/cd/thavillian Welcome 2 Tha Vill]

  Young's vocals can be heard on songs like Shut it Down, Bad Mofo and So Fly, which are on Tha Vill's album, Welcome 2 Tha Vill. Young even co-wrote several of the songs that appeared on the album.

• Life After Idol

  Young could be seen on an episode of Bones, where he portrayed a musician.TV Squad: Two American Idol contestants to guest star on Bones Young's first single following Idol was "Scattered," which was released in 2006.Mrs. Jones: Artist News - Ace

• "It's Not Over"

  During Idol, Young became friends with fellow contestant Chris Daughtry. They co-wrote the single "It's Not Over," which they received a Grammy nomination for.

• Debut Album

  After working on his debut album for 16 months, it was finally released on July 15, 2008.AmericanIdol.com: Ace Young Releases Debut CD The album's debut single, "Addicted," was released on April 15. Tha Vill can be heard on the song "Fast Life."FYE: Ace Young

• Discography

  • 2008: Ace Young

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