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Ace Young wants to know whether he’s really connecting with his fans.

“I need to know if ‘it’ is working,” he said to The Grand Rapids Press before meeting nearly 1,200 fans who congregated Saturday outside Van Andel Arena.

At least two fans believe Young’s link with his fans is in fine form.

“He represents everybody, and he’s so down to earth,” said Michelle Flint, 26, of Grand Rapids, who was waiting to meet the former American Idol contestant before his appearance at the first intermission of the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game.

“Ace is so nice, and he hasn’t let his fame go to his head,” said Brittany Duba, 18, of Grand Rapids.

Young, who finished seventh during last season’s American Idol contest, was excited about sharing songs old and new with the sold-out crowd.

“I’m singing ‘Scattered,’ my first single, and ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith,” he said. “I want my fans to know you can always dream for the future.”