Jeff Bridges, the affable and well-liked star of "Crazy Heart," won the best actor Academy Award Sunday night, an honor that has eluded him four times before. His first nomination came nearly 40 years ago in 1971.

He won for his portrayal of Bad Blake, a past-his-prime country star searching for redemption and another shot at stardom. The role almost never happened — Bridges initially turned down the part because he didn't feel that "Crazy Heart" had the appropriate musical heft.

Recenly Jeff appeared on Good Morning America and performed the movie's signature song "The Weary Kind" and while his character Bad Blake played a Gibson in th film, Jeff chose a Takamine for the live performance, considering his impressive collection of vintage acoustic guitars that is saying something.

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