Entertainment

Paltrow to Play Fallen Country Singer

January 13, 2010 / 12:51 PM EST / AP

Production begins this week in Nashville on a feature film starring Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow.

"Don't Let Me Down" also stars Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester and Garrett Hedlund.

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According to a news release from the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission, preproduction began in November and principal photography is expected to last through early March. Post-production will continue through April 1.

A release date has not been announced.

The storyline revolves around a rising young singer-songwriter (Hedlund) who becomes involved with a fallen country singer (Paltrow). They embark on a career resurrection tour with her husband and manager (McGraw) and a beauty queen-turned-singer (Meester) amid romantic entanglements.