The audiobook excerpts from Run, Rose, Run, the novel co-authored by Dolly Parton and James Patterson, and an original soundtrack for the book from the country music star were featured in the first bookcast on Wednesday.

Dolly Parton waves as she performs on stage in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Convention Center will host the MusiCares Person of the Year ceremony on February 8, 2019. Rich Fury is the photographer for The Recording Academy.

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The first two episodes of the bookcast, which combines elements of Parton and Patterson's book with Parton's soundtrack, launched Wednesday.

The soundtrack for Run, Rose, Run will be released on March 4 and the book will be released on March 7.

Parton said in a statement that she could contribute best by sticking to her first love, music, and that she was grateful to have the opportunity to bring a new experience to the book.

All 12 episodes will be free.

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$350 million. According to Forbes estimates, Parton's net worth will be added to the Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women list in 2021.

Key Background

Neil Young demanded that his music be removed from the streaming platform in protest of the misinformation on the Joe Rogan Experience. Several other musicians requested to have their music taken off of the service. Rogan apologized for some of his comments on the show. After Rogan consulted with the company, they added warnings to episodes about Covid. One of the most popular podcasts is now on the platform, which was paid at least $200 million to bring.

Findaway, an audiobook distribution company, was acquired by the streaming giant last year.

What We Don’t Know

The company wouldn't say how much the bookcast deal is worth.

There are plans for the service to move beyond music and into other areas.

Dolly Parton's net worth was revealed by Forbes.

There are more than 100 episodes of Joe Rogan's show on Spotify.