Your Favorite Musicians Share Their Favorite Music

"Which musicians have influenced you the most?" "What CDs can't you seem to get enough of?" "What albums do you love and think your fans should hear?" We asked a number of recording artists these questions, and Music You Should Hear is where you'll find their answers. Check out what they have to say; maybe you'll discover some new favorites for your collection.

We've recently added picks by Def Leppard, DLG, Jesse McCartney, Mindi Abair, Carter's Chord, Clay Aiken, Chambao, MDO, the Three Graces, Marié Digby, Angel & Khriz, Malverde, Blake Lewis, Bruce Dickinson, Shelby Lynne, Feist, Craig Shoemaker, Chris Brown, Raheem DeVaughn, Billy Bob Thornton, Josh Turner, Alf Clausen, famed composer for the Simpsons, Gary Allan, Andrea Bocelli, Marc Cohn, Raul Malo, The Crystal Method, Vanessa Carlton, Keyshia Cole, Mary Gauthier, Atreyu, Lyle Lovett, Taylor Swift, and Chip Davis.

Bob Dylan

In Chronicles: Volume One, Bob Dylan shares his thoughts on hundreds of songs, artists, poets, and philosophers. He was excited to hear that Amazon.com's music editors have gone through his book, page by page, to pull out some of the most interesting references to songs, albums, and musicians. Check them out:

• Chapter 1: Billie Holiday, Karen Dalton, Pete Seeger, and more
• Chapter 2, Part A: Judy Garland, Mike Seeger, Harry Belafonte, and more
• Chapter 2, Part B: Hank Williams, Tony Bennett, Billy Bragg & Wilco, and more
• Chapter 3: The Byrds, Al Kooper, Duane Eddy, and more
• Chapter 4: The Beatles, Charlie Daniels, Johnny Cash, and more
• Chapter 5: Neil Sedaka, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Joan Baez, and more

›Explore Dylan's entire catalog

Blake Lewis

Hailing from Redmond, Washington, Blake Lewis burst into the national spotlight as the runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol. Blake was named one of People’s “Hottest Bachelors” of 2007. His debut album Audio Day Dream, has proven that he is here to stay. Here are some of his favorite songs:

• "8:16 AM", 311
• "Bad" Michael Jackson
• "The First Taste" Fiona Apple

›Blake Lewis's list of Music You Should Hear