Andrew DeLeon is a Texas-based singer/songwriter who appeared on America's Got Talent in 2012. We spoke with Andrew DeLeon about his experiences during and after America's Got Talent, his upcoming album "Dark Tales" and the importance of being yourself. Highlights:- Andrew tells us how he almost didn't go to his America's Got Talent audition- His parents didn't even know what he was going to DO at his audition!- Marcio and Andrew talk about being sensitive artists and how outside opinion can affect creativity- Andrew talks about the brutality of YouTube comments- We talk about the pressure of people knowing who you are virtually overnight, and Andrew shares how difficult it was for him- Is a show like "America's Got Talent" the "easy" route?- Andrew talks about the fans who stuck with him after the show... and those who didn't- We talk about the importance of being yourself and how America's Got Talent has helped to build Andrew's confidence within himself- "I didn't know I was weird until people told me I was weird"- Andrew and Marcio bond over being rebels- Andrew tells us about his upcoming album, "Dark Tales" and the artists who have influenced it- Marcio reveals how big a Marilyn Manson fan he is- Andrew picks Michael Bolton over Michael Jackson... and this makes Ross very happy More:View the full show notes at http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter at @bridge_atlantic

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