VIDEO: Stage & Screen Vet Darren Criss Unveils Full Version, Backstory for Ballad 'Not Alone'

For the first time ever, HEDWIG, 'HOW TO SUCCEED' and GLEE star Darren Criss has released a fully produced version of his song "Not Alone." What started out as a submission for AMERICAN IDOL eventually ended up in A VERY POTTER MUSICAL, which skyrocketed the actor to fame. The tune has since been sung by Criss across the country. Click below to hear the stage and screen vet speak in-depth about recording the single!

"This song is just so layered with so much meaning for me and for so many people that it was time to release it for everybody to listen to," Criss says in the video.

In his introduction to the video on Facebook, Criss added: "Many of you have been wondering for years where a full-length album is. I can promise that while I've been continually working towards putting one out, I have equally been primarily focused on making it a body of work that I'm proud of. As such, I have in fact, written and recorded dozens of songs, but a majority of them haven't felt quite ready. However, a track that always stood out on its own was a full studio version of 'Not Alone.' Thanks to Represent, we've found a unique way to release this song, that will help in this goal of putting out a full album."

The song (and t-shirt) will be available for the next 14 days through www.represent.com/darrencriss.