(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Garrett Hedlund's career is a "dream come true".

The 26-year-old actor's professional ambitions are finally manifesting.

In January of this year Country Strong was released, a film in which he was able to work alongside esteemed actors Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges. He is equally enthusiastic about his newest project On the Road, an adaptation of the famous Jack Kerouac novel, which will be released later in 2011.

"I've been on board for four years," Garrett told Glamour magazine about On the Road, "so to finally get to make it is a dream come true."

A country boy at heart, Garrett spent most of his youth on a farm in Minnesota. His newfound fame has altered his life in numerous ways, but he has yet to be corrupted by the high-paced Hollywood lifestyle.

"You'd be surprised, it's quite simple," said Garrett, when asked about his life. "I don't leave my place often, I'm still focussing on work."

Garrett currently resides in Los Angeles where he actively pursues his aspirations. He is looking for a house in Nashville at the moment to capture a bit of the simplicity he craves. (C) Cover Media