Run Rose Run

Q: Who co-authored this novel and wrote a companion soundtrack album for it?

A: Dolly Parton

In 2022, country music legend Dolly Parton teamed up with bestselling author James Patterson to co-write the novel Run, Rose, Run. The story follows a young singer-songwriter chasing her dreams in Nashville, while hiding a dark secret from her past.

What made this project especially unique was that Dolly didn’t just write the book—she also created a companion soundtrack album, also titled Run, Rose, Run. The album features 12 original songs written and performed by Dolly, designed to echo the themes and emotions of the novel. Tracks like “Big Dreams and Faded Jeans” and “Woman Up (And Take It Like a Man)” help bring the characters’ struggles and ambitions to life through music.

The collaboration brought together Patterson’s talent for page-turning thrillers and Dolly’s unmatched gift for storytelling in song. Together, they created a multimedia experience that blends literature and music in a way few projects ever have.