Dolly Parton and James Patterson have announced a virtual book tour to celebrate the release of their novel, "Run, Rose, Run." Dolly and James will appear for seven engagements during the tour, beginning Sunday, March 6, and finishing on Friday, March 25.
The tour kicks off with the exclusive "Run, Rose, Run" Virtual Book Launch, streaming live on YouTube on March 6 at 7:30PM ET, sponsored by the American Booksellers Association in support of independent booksellers. Other virtual engagements will be organized through major booksellers including Books-A-Million, Indigo, Waterstones, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and AARP Books.
Sunday, March 6
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES VIRTUAL LAUNCH EVENT
Sponsored by the American Booksellers Association
4:30 PM PT/7:30 PM ET
Wednesday, March 9
BOOKS-A-MILLION VIRTUAL EVENT
2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET
INDIGO VIRTUAL EVENT
4:00 PM PT/7:00 PM ET
Thursday, March 10
FANE ONLINE VIRTUAL EVENT (UK)
1:30 PM ET/6:30 PM GMT
Wednesday, March 16
AMAZON LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT
1:30 PM PT/4:30 PM ET
BARNES & NOBLE VIRTUAL EVENT
3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM ET
Friday, March 25
AARP BOOKS VIRTUAL EVENT
3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM ET
Your ticket includes admission to the exclusive event, a hardcover copy of "Run, Rose, Run" ($30 retail price), as well as sales tax, shipping, and handling (if applicable). Visit jamespatterson.com/events for attendance information and to purchase tickets.
Prime Video, the Academy of Country Music and MRC announced today that Dolly Parton will host the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, streaming live without commercial interruption on Prime Video Monday, March 7, at 8 PM EST from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Dolly will be joined by two additional co-hosts, to be announced at a later date.
The show celebrates country music’s biggest stars and emerging talent and promises to be a nonstop party, bringing legendary artists together with today’s favorites for exciting and unexpected collaborations, surprising moments and world television-premiere performances. Tickets are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.
“I am so excited to be hosting the ACM Awards on March 7 from Vegas," Dolly said. "Watch for us because we’re going to have some fun.”
Dolly’s hosting appearance comes right on the heels of the release of her new album “Run, Rose, Run” on March 4. The album accompanies the March 7 release of her original novel of the same title, written with renowned author James Patterson.
“We are honored to welcome Dolly Parton back to be the centerpiece of this landmark 57th Academy of Country Music Awards show at Allegiant Stadium. Dolly is the most iconic and multi-talented artist of all-time, and we are proud that she is a friend and supporter of the Academy, a previous host and a 13-time Academy of Country Music Award recipient,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. Whiteside continued,
“There is no one better than Dolly to represent the ACM Awards brand and country music on a global scale as we move to streaming and show the world that ‘this is how we country’ by delivering one of the most exhilarating and innovative shows in our history to audiences worldwide.”
“Dolly Parton’s status as a beloved and inspirational icon is a testament to her ongoing impact as an artist, philanthropist and human being,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. “As we bring the Academy of Country Music Awards to our Prime Video customers worldwide for the first time, we are thrilled to showcase the power of Amazon in creating these impactful global entertainment moments with an icon like Dolly as host, as well as exciting performances and collaborations in what is sure to be the most fan-centric event of the year.”
Nominations for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will be announced the second week of February. Streaming live on Prime Video in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, the Academy of Country Music Awards will make history as the first major awards show to livestream exclusively. First held in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards has honored and showcased the biggest names and emerging talent in the industry and is the longest-running country music awards show in history.
The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by MRC Live & Alternative. R.A. Clark is executive producer of the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards. Damon Whiteside is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. For more information, log onto www.ACMcountry.com or www.ACMLiftingLives.org.
Dolly Parton kicks off 2022 by delighting fans with the release of her new song, “Big Dreams and Faded Jeans,” now available on streaming platforms worldwide, along with an animated lyric video. This is the first track from her upcoming album, “Run, Rose, Run,” a companion album to the novel of the same title, which she co-authored with James Patterson. The full album will be available everywhere on March 4, a few days prior to the novel’s release on March 7.
Dolly teamed up with the world’s bestselling author, James Patterson, to write her first-ever novel, “Run, Rose, Run.” A companion album will be released in conjunction with the book, consisting of twelve original songs by Dolly that tie into the story line. This dual release will mark the first time a #1 bestselling author and an entertainment icon who has sold well over 100 million albums worldwide have collaborated on a book and an album.
Jeni’s ExclusivesTo celebrate the release of Dolly’s upcoming “Run, Rose, Run” album, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams returns with a second run of the wildly popular Strawberry Pretzel Pie flavor and a Jeni’s exclusive version of the digital album with a special bonus track.
Initially released in April 2021 to tremendous success, Jeni’s limited edition Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream flavor was specially made for Dolly Parton, with a portion of sales benefitting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
For more information on Jeni’s Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream and their exclusive version of “Run, Rose, Run,” visit jenis.com.
The novel “Run, Rose, Run” will be published simultaneously in hardcover, ebook and audiobook on March, 7, 2022, and is now available for pre-order. The companion album will be released on March 4, 2022, and is now available to pre-save on popular streaming services.
Proving that seven decades into her unprecedented career new ground continues to be charted, Dolly Parton is presented with a staggering 47 new sales certifications from around the world to kick off the New Year. Already awarded a plaque from the RIAA in 2014 for over 100 million units sold worldwide, these new honors show continued engagement in Dolly’s extensive catalog.
“I’ve often said that my songs are like my children, and I expect them to support me later in my life. Well, it looks like they are doing just that!” proclaims Dolly. “I am so humbled to have been surprised with this incredible collection of certifications from around the world. I owe a big thank you to my fans, old and new, who continue to be there for me year after year. This is a wonderful way to kick off 2022!”
The new awards presented cover certifications from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Denmark, Norway, Finland & Sweden.
"I'm so proud to represent the hottest entertainer in the business,” says Danny Nozell, Dolly’s longtime manager. “These international awards solidify the fact that Dolly is a global superstar icon that still keeps growing every year. Just when you thought her assets couldn't get any bigger, she proves us wrong again!"
Photo by Art Strider
The December 13 issue of PEOPLE Magazine names Dolly Parton among its 2021 People of the Year. In addition to an exclusive cover story, Dolly was honored by being featured on one of four different covers of the special issue, alongside TV star Sandra Oh, Olympic legend Simone Biles and National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey. In an article announcing the four cover stars, PEOPLE said,
“Our People of the Year cover stars have all led the way in their fields to help make the world a little bit better. Dolly Parton has always done her part to help others through efforts like her Imagination Library, which to date has given more than 160 million books to kids in need. Early in the pandemic she saw another way to help, donating $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to support COVID-19 research, which resulted in the Moderna vaccine that became widely available this year.”
In an exclusive cover story, PEOPLE interviews Dolly about her business acumen and highlights her philanthropic efforts. From her slew of business ventures, including a new beauty business and an Emmy-winning production deal with Netflix, to her lesser-seen side as mega-philanthropist, Dolly is busier than ever and shares how she feels about being recognized.
“I have to honestly tell you, I was a little bit skeptical of being put on the cover as one of the People of the Year, because that's a lot of pressure,” Dolly says. “But if I can set an example, then that's great.”
Read Dolly’s cover story online and find Dolly on the cover of PEOPLE Magazine’s 2021 People of the Year, December 13 Issue, available on newsstands.
