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Parton also recorded a companion album for the new novel.

While appearing on \"GMA,\" the legendary singer explained the meaning behind one of the tracks on the album, \"Woman Up (And Take It Like a Man).\"

\"The two women in the book are very strong women and they've both been through it all,\" Parton said. \"And when the young girl starts to really make it, she's having to make some serious decisions on her own.\"

\"Ruthanna, the older character, is kind of mentoring her and also just saying if we want to make it, we can't wait around on these old boys to help us too much, so we've got to get in there and do it ourselves,\" Parton continued. \"So I just thought that was a wonderful name for a song.\"

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Parton and Patterson said they aren't sure if they'll write a \"Run, Rose, Run\" sequel but they plan to make a movie about the book, which Parton wants to star in.

The duo are now looking ahead to the ACM Awards Monday night; Parton is co-hosting with Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, while Patterson is presenting at the show.

\"I'm singing another song from the album called 'Big Dreams and Faded Jeans,' which is really true to the story also with anybody that goes to Nashville to try to make it,\" Parton teased.

The 2022 ACM Awards will stream live at 8 p.m. ET on March 7 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

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