In the upcoming Dear John, Amanda Seyfried’s heart is in more than the letters she writes to her boyfriend. singer-songwriter. Amanda wrote and sings on a track on the soundtrack. You might recall shots of her playing the guitar in the trailer.

Seyfried’s “Little House,” a wistful love song, will be included on the Dear John soundtrack, but you can hear it for the first time on E! Online.

On a particularly nasty, nearly rainy, ever-windy Sunday night, the red carpet that had been placed at the entrance of the Hippodrome for the premiere of the Lowcountry-shot film Dear John was empty. Instead, Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried were busy meeting fans far away from the carpet. They almost didn’t make it back.

Girls were practically tearing their hair out of their heads for an opportunity to take a picture with Tatum (G.I. Joe, Step Up) and Seyfried (Mamma Mia!, Big Love). Tatum wore “just Gucci” while Seyfried was super sweet (and tiny) in a red Stella McCartney dress and stacked silver pumps, which she promptly changed out of after posing for the press. Both talked of loving Charleston (duh) and buying houses here (insert excited squeal here), and Seyfried casually mentioned she had visited her future house and neighbor (whom she loves) already that day. “Charleston and St. Louis are two of the best places in the world,” she gushed.

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Amanda talks to Charleston’s News 2 in this video. She talks about traveling to the various premieres and says her dream is to appear on Broadway!

Finally found one image of Amanda Seyfried at the Charleston, SC premiere. I wish more would turn up because she looks so pretty in the red dress.

The stars walked the red carpet past hundreds of screaming fans, signing autographs and posing for photos. Seyfried appeared in a red strapless Stella McCartney dress and Brian Atwood pumps.

The star-studded event was a fundraiser for Carolina Autism, a local nonprofit that provides services to children and adults with autism. Ticket holders received a private screening of the film and the opportunity to mingle with the actors at a party afterward at the S.C. Aquarium. The premiere was open to the public but tickets costed $250. However 100% of the proceeds went to the charity.

“It’s real, as real as it can be without being an actual true story,” she said. “How could you not fall in love with these characters? The story of a love that is so pure and endearing. – Amanda Seyfried

Seyfried, who volunteers with nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles, including Autism Speaks, said she was happy and honored to be a part of the local fundraiser.

Amanda will be on The View to promote Dear John on Friday February 5, 2010.

Not every love story needs to be a saga, like Dr. Zhivago. Sometimes the simplest stories make the best movies, and Nicholas Sparks has made a mint feeding a public ravenous for romance.

First love, as depicted in Dear John, is especially poignant.

“I’m very drawn to a story of that first love one has,” says Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe), who stars opposite leading lady Amanda Seyfried in Lasse Hallstrom’s adaptation of Sparks’ 2006 novel. “At that age, you have no idea what love is, what a relationship is, what you have to do to be in one. And there’s no way for it to work out perfectly.

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Amanda was in Fort Bragg, North Carolina for the world premiere of Dear John on Saturday. Fans were allowed a meet and greet prior to a screening of the film. I found a couple of photos of her and added to the gallery. Last night was also the Charleston, SC premiere (where the movie was filmed) but I have not been able to find any photos as these were such small events. There will be a big L.A. premiere soon as well. Ah, I still can’t believe Amanda was in my state so close and I was unable to go!

From the Fay Observer:

“Everybody is really really grateful. The energy here is amazing. It’s the most incredible welcome that I’ve ever had.”

She wore a short turquoise cocktail dress and let her long wavy hair hang down. She was taken aback, she said, by getting a chance to meet the people who are experiencing what her character, Savannah, went through in the film.

“It’s real life. I have the deepest appreciation for what they do. These men and women risk their lives and their loved ones can only just really wait until they get to see them again. It’s a big sacrifice.”

“This is the coolest thing ever. This is real life and everybody here is so awesome and special. This is the best of part of the job to meet everybody. This is awesome to be here and just thank you. I hope you guys enjoy what we have for you here tonight.” – Amanda Seyfried

Check out this clip from Dear John and don’t forget the cast will be doing premieres beginning this weekend!