Ace Young didn’t win ‘‘American Idol” when he competed on the show two years ago. But for his diehard fans — about 150 of whom gathered at Borders Books at White Flint Mall on Saturday — there is no doubt of his idol status.

The 27-year-old Denver native, known as much for his dreamy, good looks as his talent, drew women of all ages — and a few men — from as far away as Syracuse, N.Y., and Virginia Beach to a signing of the book ‘‘Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul” and an acoustic performance of three new songs.

‘‘My goal right now is to meet all of the people who voted for me [on American Idol],” said Young, who has been making book-signing appearances up and down the East Coast over the past few weeks. He’s also promoting his first self-titled album, which will be released in June.

‘‘There’s a lot [my fans] still don’t know about me,” he said. ‘‘They want to know what I’ve been writing about.

But at Borders on Saturday, fans seemed to know a good deal about Young. They adore him for more than his seventh-place finish on ‘‘American Idol.” Many said they admire his volunteerism with Children’s Hospital of Denver, his love of children, his genuine interest in his fans and his charming personality.

‘‘He’s an awesome person. It’s definitely worth driving two hours to see him,” said Bridget Duvall, 34, who traveled from Middletown, Pa., to see Young. ‘‘He’s my favorite. He’s a genuine person, he has a big heart, he’s truly hot. He’s Ace.”

Bethesda resident Rhonda Zahler, a general ‘‘American Idol” fan, said Young made an impression on her during his time on the show.

‘‘I’m here because he stood out to me the season he was on,” she said. ‘‘He’s talented, he’s good looking, he’s very respectful and decent. He’s one of my favorites.”

Fans from age 5 to well into their 50s waited in a line snaking through bookshelves for a chance to meet Young and get a book or T-shirt signed.

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