Ace Young Would Step In Front Of A Moving Train For Chris Daughtry
http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2006/04/ace_young_would.html
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Ryan Seacrest called Ace Young and Chris Daughtry the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck of this year’s American Idol, and Ace young elaborated on his relationship with Chris. Ace told reporters, “Chris and I, we have a lot in common and he’s a very good man. He’s what you want in a marriage as far as very direct and loyal guy. And Dianna is very lucky to have him and she knows that and she’s adorable. And he and I really clicked. We clicked from the beginning just because we kind of have the same upbringing. We’re big on family; we’re big on people. And he, just like me, can’t wait to get to the fan base. I mean, I can’t wait to shake hands with my fans and give them hugs and say thank you for getting me to number seven. But any day of the week I’d step in front of a moving train for that guy.”
In addition to family and friends, Ace Young also had glowing words of praise for his fan base, The High Rollers. Ace expressed his appreciation for a generous charitable gift, saying “The High Rollers did something really amazing. They raised $2000 for me last week and they donated it to the Denver Children’s Hospital in my name so that they could put that towards whatever they felt necessary. And it’s just amazing that they know me; they know that I go there every year for Christmas and I don’t even ask for presents on Christmas because after I’m done singing there for five or seven hours, whatever it is, room to room, I’m good to go.”
Netizen, thanks for posting this. FWIW, it appears to me that Ace is a genuinely nice young man. He also has a killer smile and is easy on the eyes, to say the least -- and I also do not think that he is gay (although that really is not our business). BUT I simply did not think he was the most talented singer in the pool, and therefore I was in a hurry to see him leave, before he supplanted someone who gave better performances. I do wish him well in the future. I think he would probably be great in a soap opera (and I don't mean that as a slam) or a situation comedy (maybe they could work in some occasional singing into the plot). I just don't think he's a great singer.
As for Kellie, I certainly do not "hate" her. However, I think she is only moderately talented as a singer, and for me, the AI competition is about singing and performing. Her personality, such as it is, grates on me, so that is not a plus as far as I am concerned. Again, it is my perception that Kellie has given worse performances than some of the others who are left (such as her massive mistakes this week), and therefore, I would like to see her leave earlier rather than later. But again, that's JMO. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, LOL! That's what makes it a horse race. :)
Ace sounds like a really nice guy. I hope he develops an acting career, because I could definitely enjoy watching him on the big screen or small. I also think that if he could get with a top-notch vocal coach who could help him lose the falsetto and sing from a bit lower register, he'd actually have a nice singing voice. But Ace's real money is in his face and fabulous smile.