Washington, Apr 28  Mandy Moore has revealed that she was so nervous at the release of her new album that she underwent hypnosis to beat the mental tension.

The singer/actress'' release Amanda Leigh hit U. S. shelves on April 26, and the star marked the launch by playing a gig for almost 300 fans in Los Angeles the night before.

But before taking to stage Moore was so terrified that she sought the help of a hypnotherapist.

"It is the most bizarre situation you can imagine," Contactmusic quoted Moore, as telling the crowd.

" It's almost like therapy," Moore added. (ANI)