Songstress Lea Michele has confessed that launching her music career outside of 'Glee' is daunting because it's very personal and it's all on her from here on out. 

Speaking to MTV News about releasing her debut single, 'Cannonball', the star explained that it feels like the "natural next step", but it's still making her nervous:

"It's really scary 'cause this is all me. But I think that this is the obvious, like, natural next step. I think that 'Glee' is the greatest blessing that's ever come into my life. I am so grateful to [show creator] Ryan Murphy and to, especially, to Adam and Alex Anders, who are the two guys we work on the music with." She added: "These guys have made so many dreams come true for me and they've helped me create such an awesome platform to continue in my life and accomplish more of my dreams."

Referring to her looming pop career, Michele admitted that it's much more personal than her role as Rachel Berry on the hit U.S. musical series so she's excited to reveal her true self to her fans: "What's funny I was talking to my mom and she's like 'This is the opportunity for people to really get to see you, who you are in a personal way.'"

"And I'm excited about that because I've played a character for so long, singing these cover songs, which has been so awesome, and now I'm kind if ready to let people know who Lea Michele really is."