'X Factor' finalist uses music to inspire

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As a finalist on -- one of the X-Factor Chris Rene says his time on the show how prepared for the next meet in his life.

This show the X-Factor prepared me in every way like.

You gotta learn songs within five days came out there in front of the cameras in the people and insensitive.

And -- had to be on point.

He's really thing and you think always he says that good preview of what's to come on his upcoming debut album on.

It's a great song it's like a summertime pop song.

I really didn't sound like anything that's on the radio right now it's a perfect way to set the album out because my album is coming on October and it's just it's so unique.

Insists its original artist material.

-- and primary.

His first self -- single young -- has surpassed five million views on YouTube.

And Chris says he gets a lot of positive feedback from his fans.

I get people from every walk of life there's like these fluff -- dudes Sacramento.

And I can't we saw you in prison we want X-Factor.

And you know.

Inspired us.

Crist hopes his story will continue to inspire others to turn their lives around.

I think -- -- as positive as it can keep it real because life isn't always positive and it's -- -- -- and things inspire people to do the same thing to my music.

Dahlia says he'll be keeping -- nine and even to want the -- actor and has advice for those looking at step on that stage.

They still have confidence I think this all comes down to.

He's have to believe it and if you're good and talented -- see that.

-- may have to watch season -- of the X-Factor from the tour bus.

Andy hits the road and supported this new Al month.

I'm going every state basically and then things I'm doing.

Non -- shows everywhere.

You.

In New York actually -- and Fox News.

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