San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello described meeting with Dolly Parton and admitted he previously attempted calling into Howard Stern's show to speak with her. Vitello also disapproved of the press coverage focused on Taylor Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Tributes to Parton have also been shared by other musicians. Singer Miley Cyrus praised Parton, calling her Aunt Dolly. Alongside Cyrus, a guitarist from the Zac Brown Band celebrated Parton's legacy during an appearance on the news network CNN.