1. AFM, the labor union representing professional musicians in North America, is paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who was a member of its Nashville Local 257 for 58 years. AFM says that for decades, Dolly consistently filed union contracts for her recording sessions, live gigs and tours.

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2. That meant the musicians working for her were not simply being handed a check as hired players…their work was formally covered under union agreements that can require negotiated minimum pay, pension contributions, benefits and other workplace protections.

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3. The union says Dolly “set the gold standard” for supporting the musicians behind her and “elevated our entire profession.”

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Some of my core childhood memories include a trip to Dollywood when I was only about 4, and listening to the Once Upon a Christmas album with Kenny Rogers every year when we decorated our tree. Dolly Parton was a literal angel on earth, and the world is a little less bright today without her. ❤️‍🩹

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Among her many entertainment accomplishments she also gave over 330 million books to children through her library program and gave the single largest donation to get the Moderna COVID vaccine developed. Thank you Dolly Parton, rest easy

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