Ace has new album up his sleeve
got this from Startribune.com
Ace Young, a Season 5 "American Idol" finalist, called recently from the road. He's touring with his band and visiting radio stations to drum up interest to a fever pitch for his self-titled debut CD, out July 15.
Young finished only seventh on "American Idol," but he points out that the same season, top-selling rocker Chris Daughtry finished fourth. For the record, Taylor Hicks won that year. Young's good looks and long, flowing hair made him a heartthrob, and his dedication to his craft could make him a rock star.
Even without a record out, he has managed to stay in the limelight as most other top 10 finalists from past seasons fade away. He has toured with his band and was nominated for a Grammy for co-writing the triple platinum hit single "It's Not Over" on Daughtry's album. The 27-year-old Los Angeles resident has also done some acting, including a guest spot on the Fox series "Bones."
Still, why the heck has it taken him three years to finish his record?
"I didn't want the time crunch of forcing something out," he said.
"I put together my own team, and we are literally doing everything grass-roots. I wrote the majority of the album and was able to write with Desmond Child and Diane Warren. I had a blast making the album that I wanted to make."
One of the reasons his album took so long to complete was because, to work with certain producers, he traveled to different places, including Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Miami and -- get this -- Sweden.
He wanted a rock/r&b/funk collaboration record where each song would stand alone. The quality of the music, he said, is key because, "I want to tour for the next 30 years, not just be out for a minute and then be gone."
While the album won't hit stores for a few more weeks, its first single "Addicted to Love" is already out.
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Ace Young, a Season 5 "American Idol" finalist, called recently from the road. He's touring with his band and visiting radio stations to drum up interest to a fever pitch for his self-titled debut CD, out July 15.
Young finished only seventh on "American Idol," but he points out that the same season, top-selling rocker Chris Daughtry finished fourth. For the record, Taylor Hicks won that year. Young's good looks and long, flowing hair made him a heartthrob, and his dedication to his craft could make him a rock star.
Even without a record out, he has managed to stay in the limelight as most other top 10 finalists from past seasons fade away. He has toured with his band and was nominated for a Grammy for co-writing the triple platinum hit single "It's Not Over" on Daughtry's album. The 27-year-old Los Angeles resident has also done some acting, including a guest spot on the Fox series "Bones."
Still, why the heck has it taken him three years to finish his record?
"I didn't want the time crunch of forcing something out," he said.
"I put together my own team, and we are literally doing everything grass-roots. I wrote the majority of the album and was able to write with Desmond Child and Diane Warren. I had a blast making the album that I wanted to make."
One of the reasons his album took so long to complete was because, to work with certain producers, he traveled to different places, including Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Miami and -- get this -- Sweden.
He wanted a rock/r&b/funk collaboration record where each song would stand alone. The quality of the music, he said, is key because, "I want to tour for the next 30 years, not just be out for a minute and then be gone."
While the album won't hit stores for a few more weeks, its first single "Addicted to Love" is already out.
continue...
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