Ace Young
Brett "Ace" Young (born November 15, 1980)[2] 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.
For the Japanese manga magazine, see Young Ace.
Ace Young
Brett Young
November 15, 1980
Denver, Colorado
Los Angeles, California, United States
2000–present
Diana DeGarmo (m. 2013)
Early life[edit]
Young was raised in Boulder, Colorado and is the youngest of five boys.[3][4]
He began writing songs, singing, and taking voice lessons at age 9, and was soon performing at recreation centers[5] 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.[3] He performed at various venues in Colorado and other western states, including singing the National Anthem at The Pepsi Center in Denver.[4]
Young attended Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. An Eagle Scout, he also participated in athletics, choir, and International Baccalaureate classes,[3] graduating in 1999.
Personal life[edit]
Young lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Diana DeGarmo. The couple met in 2010 while appearing in Hair on Broadway. They got engaged on the May 23, 2012, American Idol season finale when Young surprised DeGarmo with an on-air marriage proposal.[25] Young and DeGarmo were married on June 1, 2013 in Los Angeles at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard hotel.[26][27] Young was previously engaged in 2009 to actress Allison Fischer.[28]