"It feels like the right avenue and the right style of where I want to go next," he said. "I feel like I'm the right place at the right time of my career right now. I feel like it's moving onwards and upwards. I'm here in America promoting it and I'm excited about it coming out."

Gearing up for the release of his new album on April 16, Murs can't wait for his American fans to hear it. While he has been enjoying his stay in America, he reflected on life after the X Factor.

"You never know what to expect. You never know how far it's going to take you or where you can go," he said. "I've been able to learn as I go along and take each step as it comes and just enjoy it and embrace it. It's been a great thing for me."