Jeff Bridges of Crazy Heart

Crazy Heart star Jeff Bridges shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview…

A Taste:

Greg Brown, John Hammond, Michael McDonald

Jeff Bridges went country for Crazy Heart.

It wasn’t that hard for the ever-amazing actor though and playing Crazy Heart’s Bad Blake shows just how good Bridges really is. The hard-drinking redemption-seeking country star stands out—an unforgettable and thought-provoking character that’ll summon audiences back along his tattered road again and again.

Jeff spends a lot of time listening to his favorite music, and he sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview to discuss what’s on his playlist.

Check out Jeff Bridges’ playlist below and don’t miss him in Crazy Heart!

Jeff Bridges’ Playlist:

1. Hank Williams

Hank Williams’ traditional country is right in the pocket. You can’t get much more country than Hank. Outside of that bullseye, you get strings and more lush things. It’s all music basically.
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Robert Duvall of Crazy Heart

Crazy Heart star Robert Duvall shares some country favorites with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview

A Taste:

Merle Haggard, Hank Williams

Robert Duvall knows what truly makes a person “country.”

“It’s something in the blood,” the legendary actor says with a smile. “It usually comes from the rural areas, although people in the city can do it. Hank Snow was one of the great country singers, and he’s from Nova Scotia [Laughs].”

It doesn’t really matter where you’re from, but rather what you’ve got inside you. That’s the message of Crazy Heart. In the film, Jeff Bridges plays Bad Blake a country performer reaching the end of his career’s road. From battling alcoholism to finding love, the film examines Bad’s redemption in a poignant and powerful fashion—Duvall plays Bad’s bartendin’ best buddy like only he can.

Since music is such a crucial part of the film, and Duvall knows country, he shared some favorites with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview.

Check them out below and don’t miss Crazy Heart! It’s one of the year’s best films!

Robert Duvall’s Playlist:

1. Charley Pride
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Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis shares her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview

A Taste:

Daniel Johnston, Tina Turner, Creedence Clearwater Revival

Juliette Lewis is like a more badass Madonna.

If the material girl had a rock n’ roll edge and an undeniable spark for life, she’d be Miss Lewis. Juliette isn’t afraid to think outside the box—especially with her music. On her latest album, Terra Incognita, she sonically ventures into the deepest regions of space and the psyche to create a theatrical and infectious rock n’ roll record—one of the year’s best and most adventurous.

So what’s Juliette cranking these days?

Juliette Lewis sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for this exclusive interview about what’s on her playlist. Check out Juliette’s playlist below and be sure to pick up Terra Incognita now! Don’t miss Juliette on tour either!

Juliette Lewis’s Playlist:

1. Daniel Johnston — “True Love Will Find You in the End”
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Colbie Caillat

Colbie Caillat opens up her iTunes and shares two playlists with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for this exclusive feature

A Taste:

Adele, Amy Winehouse, Beyonce, Notorious B.I.G., Jason Mraz

There are two personalities to every great artist.

The first is that of the introspective and thoughtful artisan, crafting songs alone and truly conveying feelings. Then there’s the charismatic, outspoken performer—delivering said songs every night on stage for the world to hear.

Colbie Caillat’s iPod reflects that sentiment.

She laughs, “I have an upbeat playlist, and then I have a chill-out playlist. However, some songs are on both mixes because the have the same vibe!”

Colbie sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for this exclusive interview about what’s currently rocking her world.

She filled ARTISTdirect.com in on the songs that currently make up both of her playlists. Check out Colbie’s selections below!

Colbie Caillat’s Playlist:

1. Adele

2. Amy Winehouse

3. Kings of Leon
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