Title: My "Ace Conversion" Story
Birmingham_Lady - November 21, 2006 10:35 PM (GMT)
Deb invited me over to Ace High Forum, and since I've shared this story on all the other forums I'm a member of, I thought I would share my story with you all ---->
"I just wanted to introduce myself, and to tell my "Ace Conversion" story ....
My name is Donna and I'm from Birmingham, Alabama -- Home of Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice, and Ruben Studdard -- and I have had a lifelong love affair with music, "a fair and glorious gift of God" .... I even sing a little myself, having been in church/school/recreational choirs my whole life .... We take our religion seriously here in the South, as well as our football and our music ....
Anyhooooo .... I also love American Idol, with Season Five being no exception, and when a certain long haired young man from Colorado stepped up to sing back at the beginning of the Season 5, my first thought was, "Oh great, another Constantine" .... Then he actually started singing, and my thoughts immediately shifted to "Hhhhmmmmmm .... He has a great voice" ....
BUT, I was still all about Taylor, and of course, wanted our own Mr. Hicks to take home the prize ....
Ace definitely had me interested, though .... I very quickly realized that the only similarity he had to Constantine was the hair (sorry, but I'm just not a Connie fan) -- Ace's sweet and humble personality emerged very quickly on AI, and I began to be a real fan of his lovely voice .... The falsetto, in particular, was a killer for me !!!! .... The night he was eliminated, I cried for him, as he was such a gentleman with the whole thing .... I knew I would miss him, too ....
YET, it was still Taylor for me, and when Tay actually did win in May, I was elated -- both for Taylor himself and for our hometown .... Birmingham had ANOTHER American Idol, and I couldn't wait to see the AI Tour which I knew was coming through our Magic City in August .... I knew it would be a wonderful "Welcome Home" party for Taylor Hicks ....
Finally, August 8th arrived, and it was a joyful day for myself and four friends who attended the concert .... We had great seats, and the energy in the BJCC arena was palpable .... Taylor was home, Baby !!! ....
And then, something very strange happened to my Taylor-lovin' heart .... Remember that long haired Colorado Boy with the lovely voice (well of course you do !!!) -- He came out with Mandisa, singing "I Am Your Angel", and right there, at that moment, an Angel was singing to me .... I couldn't believe it !!! ....
That "lovely voice" was suddenly strong, rich, powerful, and I said to myself, "Oh my -- Ace can SING !!" .... He then moved into "Father Figure", and by the time he was jumping around the stage, singing "Harder to Breath", I was having trouble breathing !!!! .... And by the time the AI guys were singing "Patience", I no longer even knew who Taylor was ....
And let me say right here, before I go any further -- it WAS NOT just his looks that were winning my heart with each second .... I love Ace's looks, he's beautiful no doubt, but it was his HEART that I saw on that stage -- His tremendous energy, talent, and charisma -- He could have been the ugliest man on earth at that moment, and I still would have been hooked ....
I cannot explain what happened, but when I saw TALENT and HEART right before my very eyes, I became a Highroller at that moment, and I've never looked back ....
After the concert, I started reading and listening to every article, radio/TV interview, etc etc I could find online .... The charity work came up quickly, and that just melted my heart even more .... The pics with MacKenzie .... The sweet smile that radiated out to soooooo many fans in sooooo many pictures ....
The SOUL of this wonderful man became so evident, and I am now just totally in love with Ace Young -- His heart, his spirit, his soul -- He is the real deal, and I can't believe I didn't see it all along .... I now say, "Taylor Who ??" when someone asks me about my favorite American Idol !!!!
Heck, they even *allow* me to still live in Birmingham, even though I have to dodge the occasional lightning bolt thrown my way from the Soul Patrol !! ... I don't care, though, 'coz I'm small and I'm quick, and not "afraid" of the Soul Patrol .... ;-)
WOW .... I just can't believe I wasn't a Highroller from Day One, but I guess that's the way things go .... I do believe this, however: I believe that I was meant to really "discover" Ace Young and his music, and even if it came at a concert, months after AI ended, at least that discovery did come, and now I am a Highroller for Life ....
I've posted my story on the AI Boards, Aceaholics, Club Ace, AYN, and at Youngville, and I will keep tellin' of my "conversion" to anyone who will listen .... I'm a Southern girl, and we take our conversion stories seriously .... *wink* .... I've even converted a few co-workers who used to tease me about Taylor ... :-)
May God bless each and every one of the Highrollers, and may God continue to bless the sweet and precious Ace Young !!!!!!!!!
"I just wanted to introduce myself, and to tell my "Ace Conversion" story ....
My name is Donna and I'm from Birmingham, Alabama -- Home of Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice, and Ruben Studdard -- and I have had a lifelong love affair with music, "a fair and glorious gift of God" .... I even sing a little myself, having been in church/school/recreational choirs my whole life .... We take our religion seriously here in the South, as well as our football and our music ....
Anyhooooo .... I also love American Idol, with Season Five being no exception, and when a certain long haired young man from Colorado stepped up to sing back at the beginning of the Season 5, my first thought was, "Oh great, another Constantine" .... Then he actually started singing, and my thoughts immediately shifted to "Hhhhmmmmmm .... He has a great voice" ....
BUT, I was still all about Taylor, and of course, wanted our own Mr. Hicks to take home the prize ....
Ace definitely had me interested, though .... I very quickly realized that the only similarity he had to Constantine was the hair (sorry, but I'm just not a Connie fan) -- Ace's sweet and humble personality emerged very quickly on AI, and I began to be a real fan of his lovely voice .... The falsetto, in particular, was a killer for me !!!! .... The night he was eliminated, I cried for him, as he was such a gentleman with the whole thing .... I knew I would miss him, too ....
YET, it was still Taylor for me, and when Tay actually did win in May, I was elated -- both for Taylor himself and for our hometown .... Birmingham had ANOTHER American Idol, and I couldn't wait to see the AI Tour which I knew was coming through our Magic City in August .... I knew it would be a wonderful "Welcome Home" party for Taylor Hicks ....
Finally, August 8th arrived, and it was a joyful day for myself and four friends who attended the concert .... We had great seats, and the energy in the BJCC arena was palpable .... Taylor was home, Baby !!! ....
And then, something very strange happened to my Taylor-lovin' heart .... Remember that long haired Colorado Boy with the lovely voice (well of course you do !!!) -- He came out with Mandisa, singing "I Am Your Angel", and right there, at that moment, an Angel was singing to me .... I couldn't believe it !!! ....
That "lovely voice" was suddenly strong, rich, powerful, and I said to myself, "Oh my -- Ace can SING !!" .... He then moved into "Father Figure", and by the time he was jumping around the stage, singing "Harder to Breath", I was having trouble breathing !!!! .... And by the time the AI guys were singing "Patience", I no longer even knew who Taylor was ....
And let me say right here, before I go any further -- it WAS NOT just his looks that were winning my heart with each second .... I love Ace's looks, he's beautiful no doubt, but it was his HEART that I saw on that stage -- His tremendous energy, talent, and charisma -- He could have been the ugliest man on earth at that moment, and I still would have been hooked ....
I cannot explain what happened, but when I saw TALENT and HEART right before my very eyes, I became a Highroller at that moment, and I've never looked back ....
After the concert, I started reading and listening to every article, radio/TV interview, etc etc I could find online .... The charity work came up quickly, and that just melted my heart even more .... The pics with MacKenzie .... The sweet smile that radiated out to soooooo many fans in sooooo many pictures ....
The SOUL of this wonderful man became so evident, and I am now just totally in love with Ace Young -- His heart, his spirit, his soul -- He is the real deal, and I can't believe I didn't see it all along .... I now say, "Taylor Who ??" when someone asks me about my favorite American Idol !!!!
Heck, they even *allow* me to still live in Birmingham, even though I have to dodge the occasional lightning bolt thrown my way from the Soul Patrol !! ... I don't care, though, 'coz I'm small and I'm quick, and not "afraid" of the Soul Patrol .... ;-)
WOW .... I just can't believe I wasn't a Highroller from Day One, but I guess that's the way things go .... I do believe this, however: I believe that I was meant to really "discover" Ace Young and his music, and even if it came at a concert, months after AI ended, at least that discovery did come, and now I am a Highroller for Life ....
I've posted my story on the AI Boards, Aceaholics, Club Ace, AYN, and at Youngville, and I will keep tellin' of my "conversion" to anyone who will listen .... I'm a Southern girl, and we take our conversion stories seriously .... *wink* .... I've even converted a few co-workers who used to tease me about Taylor ... :-)
May God bless each and every one of the Highrollers, and may God continue to bless the sweet and precious Ace Young !!!!!!!!!
BrEaThLeSs07 - November 21, 2006 10:48 PM (GMT)
aaww what a cute story!!
i was kinda like that.. i was all about chris, and then i heard father figure and i was totalllllllllllly in love
of course that's not long.. but w/e lol
and btw.. :welcome2: :balloons:
i was kinda like that.. i was all about chris, and then i heard father figure and i was totalllllllllllly in love
of course that's not long.. but w/e lol
and btw.. :welcome2: :balloons:
AceOfHearts - November 21, 2006 11:35 PM (GMT)
What a great story (and a great first post)! Glad you came over from the "dark side." ;) :D
Ace is such a caring, real person with a fantastic heart. How can you NOT help but love him?
Ace is such a caring, real person with a fantastic heart. How can you NOT help but love him?
Aarykay - November 23, 2006 04:07 AM (GMT)
:bliss: I'm so glad you are here, my headed sister :hug: !! I LOVED reading your story! All that you said about Ace is SOOO true and just how I feel! I am so glad to see you here :flowers: , I know you will love it here as much as we do all do.
AceOfDiamonds - November 23, 2006 04:28 AM (GMT)
What a great story! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
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LeavingMyHubby4Ace - November 23, 2006 06:43 AM (GMT)
Cool story and welcome to our crazy home!! :bliss:
Birmingham_Lady - November 25, 2006 08:33 AM (GMT)
Thank you, Ladies :-) .... I figure that most of you have heard my story, but it's always fun to repost it .... I just can't tell enough people about teh BAY !!!!!!!!!!!!