DOLLY PARTON TO STAR 

Legendary 11-time Grammy Award-winning, two-time Academy Award nominated singer-songwriter Dolly Parton  (9 to 5) is set to star in Hello Sunshine’s feature film adaptation of Run, Rose, Run, the recently released novel written by Parton and James Patterson.

Parton and Patterson will produce the feature alongside Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine’s President of Film and Television, Lauren Neustadter. Ashley Strumwasser will executive produce for Hello Sunshine.

The novel Run, Rose, Run was published on March 7, 2022 by Little, Brown and Company and debuted at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list. Parton also released a companion album of the same name on March 4, 2022 through Parton’s Butterfly Records. The album debuted at #1 on the Current Country albums, American/Folk and Bluegrass charts.

Set in Nashville, Run, Rose, Run is about a young woman who comes to country music’s capital city to pursue her music-making dreams. The source of her heart-wrenching songs is a brutal secret she has tried desperately to hide, but the past she has fled is reaching out to control her future—and it may destroy everything she has worked for.

“Growing up in Nashville, I’ve loved Dolly since the moment I heard her magical voice and saw her luminous personality shine onstage. Beyond her magnetic presence as an artist and performer, she is one of the greatest songwriters and storytellers of our time. Her impact knows no bounds – as a musician, actor, writer, businesswoman, activist and all around incredible human being – Dolly Parton is not only an icon to me, but a true inspiration to women and girls everywhere. My admiration for her grew to even greater heights when reading Run, Rose, Run, a gripping and heartbreaking book I couldn’t put down. I couldn’t feel more honored to be working alongside her and James to bring this remarkable story to the screen.” – Reese Witherspoon

“It has been a joy working with Dolly Parton on this book.  It’s a great story that we are both proud of.  And, in partnership with Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine, we will produce a great movie.” – James Patterson

“I’m proud, excited and honored to be working with my good friend Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine on the movie of Run, Rose, Run from the novel I co-wrote with James Patterson. James and I love Reese and look forward to working with her and her wonderful team.” – Dolly Parton

Hello Sunshine’s upcoming films include the highly anticipated adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing (Fox 2000), Something from Tiffany’s (Amazon), and Your Place or Mine (Netflix) starring Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher. On the series side, upcoming scripted projects include Daisy Jones and the Six (Amazon), From Scratch (Netflix), and Surface (Apple TV+).

James Patterson’s forthcoming autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson, will be published on June 6^th.

Hello Sunshine is represented by CAA and Hansen Jacobson. James Patterson is represented by CAA and Williams & Connolly LLP. Dolly Parton is represented by CTK Management and Edelstein, Laird & Sobel. CAA represents the book’s film rights.

About Hello Sunshine:

Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a media company that puts women at the center of every story it creates, celebrates and discovers. Hello Sunshine tells stories across all platforms – from scripted and unscripted television, feature films, animated series, podcasts, audio storytelling, and digital series – all shining a light on where women are now and helping them chart a new path forward. Hello Sunshine is also home to Reese’s Book Club and the newly launched RBC App. Fast growing in reach and influence, this community is propelled by meaningful connections with stories, authors and fellow members.

People.com Exclusively Premieres Music Video American Songwriter Exclusively Premieres First Listen

Lauded by Rolling Stone as “a tough-girl with vocals that swell, yell and sometimes recall the gritty badassery of Amy Winehouse,” Meghan Linsey unleashes her powerful, blues-driven single, “If You Need Me Don’t,” available everywhere today. American Songwriter exclusively premiered a first listen to the track, noting it “lands somewhere between an Americana-steeped singer-songwriter and full-bodied soul singer,” while People.com premiered the music video which “embodies female empowerment.”

To stream and download “If You Need Me Don’t,” click HERE.

Reviewers are applauding Linsey:

“In the ‘If You Need Me Don’t’ music video, Linsey lets her passion shine as she belts out the lyrics, complimented by colorful outfits and sets with this ‘female empowerment’ anthem.”

– Daniela Avila, People.com

“Raw, and refined, Linsey’s unabashed vocal strength radiates through a newfangled production palate. Brassy layers of jazz-rooted instrumentation present a clashing contrast to the whining pedal steel that often softened the edges of her thoughtfully constructed country sound.”

– Madeline Crone, American Songwriter

“With that big, soulful voice, Linsey has a sound that is hard to forget and is well on her way to becoming a household name”

– Bethany Bowman, The Tennessee Star

Gibson Guitars sponsored Linsey’s single release event on Thursday, March 17 at their innovative new showroom in Nashville. During the release party, Gibson helped Linsey raise money for The Roots of Music non-profit organization in her hometown of New Orleans. A portion of the profits from her single will be donated to The Roots of Music, which helps underprivileged students have access to music education, academic support and mentorship.

Performances by Jessie James Decker, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Joe Nichols; Hannah Ellis, Jameson Rodgers, and Lee Brice;
Chase Rice, BRELAND, Morgan Evans, Tyler Braden, Caroline Jones with more to be announced 

Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (LITVGC), presented by Visit Napa Valley®, has announced the lineup for the upcoming event, scheduled for April 26-28 in Napa Valley, California.

Country Powerhouse Readies Fans for More New Music in 2022

Named as “one of the best voices in the genre” by Rolling Stone, country powerhouse and Mississippi-born singer/songwriter Randy Houser delivers the first taste of new music since 2019’s critically acclaimed Magnolia with the release of “Note To Self,” a perceptive, knowing song, penned with the wisdom of a life fully lived. “Note To Self” is available everywhere now.

“We spent a lot of time writing over the last couple of years, and this is one of the first songs that we cut,” shares Houser. “I knew it was special as it came together in the room, and it really paints a picture of the reflective mindset many of us have been in recently. I think we’ve all learned more about ourselves and the things that really matter in life.”

Written by Houser with Ross Copperman, Casey Beathard and Bobby Pinson, and produced by Houser with Blake Chancey, “Note To Self” offers deliberate introspection, challenging the listener to reflect and consider hard truths:

Note to self
A truck only goes so far on half a tank
That credit card ain’t money in the bank
If it don’t sound like a good idea, it probably ain’t

Note to self
You can’t change a way she’s gonna change her mind
She might love you, but she won’t like you all the time
‘Stead of taking her for granted take her somewhere nice
Note to self

Followed by the hard-hitting chorus, showcasing the New York Times dubbed “rich, vicious” voice from the “singer with a tremendous amount of vocal force”:

Love ain’t diamond rings
Bigger don’t always mean better
The grass ain’t always green
Money don’t grow on trees ever
Can’t make somebody be made for you
God ain’t gonna do the praying for you
Whiskey’s best left up there on a shelf
Note to self

Kentucky natives Ricky Skaggs and Steven Curtis Chapman raised over $200,000 for victims of the devastating Mayfield, Ky. tornado via Samaritan’s Purse at their sold-out benefit concert. Held Feb. 20 at Heartland Church in Chapman’s hometown of Paducah, the uplifting evening also included performances from Jason Crabb, Larry Stewart and more.

The Kentucky Tornado Relief Benefit Concert received support from numerous organizations committed to helping the region recover. Blue Wolf Capital Partners, The State Group and the family of companies throughout Kentucky (Rick’s Electric, Beltline Electric, Comstock Electric and Delta Services) sponsored the event. US Bank of Paducah, Baptist Health, Golden Rules Sign, Price Foundation and Fourteen Foods served as partners. Mercy Chefs provided catering, while Chick-fil-A also supplied everyone with a free meal. Tornado relief donations can still be made via Samaritan’s Purse at kytornadobenefit.com.

​​“Sometimes amazing beauty shows up in the most broken places, and that’s what it felt like happened in Paducah on the evening of Feb. 20. Out of a broken heart for a community broken by a devastating tornado, we all showed up to show love, bring encouragement and raise some money to help those most impacted… and it was truly a beautiful night! I’m so thankful for all who came to be a part of the night, on stage and in the audience, and all the generous sponsors who helped make it possible. And I’m especially grateful for Samaritan’s Purse for partnering with us and continuing to care for the people of Mayfield,” shared Chapman.

“I want to thank all the folks who came out and supported the benefit for Mayfield, Ky. last Sunday night. We thank our sponsors. We couldn’t have done this show without you. I believe God blessed all of our efforts,” stated Skaggs.

“The people of Kentucky are some of the most hard-working, humble and loving people you’ll ever meet. They’re the first to say, ‘make sure you take care of others before you take care of me!’ That’s just how us Kentucky people are. To see my friends and fellow Kentucky boys chip in and help just warmed my heart so much. Thank you Steven Curtis Chapman, Ricky Skaggs and Samaritan’s Purse for inviting me to be a part of a wonderful evening to help our Kentucky friends and neighbors!” expressed Crabb.

“I was so honored to be asked to perform in my hometown for the tornado relief concert and to join Steven Curtis, Ricky and Jason for a magical evening of music. I am so thankful and appreciative of the support from the full house and the giving spirit and love shown for the people of Mayfield,” added Stewart.

Based in Boone, N.C., Samaritan’s Purse responds to the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in crisis situations, especially in locations where few others are working. Led by President and CEO Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine and persecution. For more information, visit SamaritansPurse.org.