Reese Witherspoon to adapt Dolly's book

What she's saying: "Growing up in Nashville, I've loved Dolly since the moment I heard her magical voice and saw her luminous personality shine onstage," Witherspoon said in a statement.

• "My admiration for her grew to even greater heights when reading 'Run, Rose, Run,' a gripping and heartbreaking book I couldn't put down."

Between the lines: Nashville is the backdrop for the story of a troubled but talented country music hopeful seeking success on Music Row.