San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello recalled meeting with Dolly Parton and admitted he previously attempted calling into Howard Stern's show to speak with her. Vitello also criticised the media attention surrounding Taylor Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Tributes to Parton have likewise been offered by other musicians. Singer Miley Cyrus honoured Parton, calling her Aunt Dolly. In addition to Cyrus, a guitarist from the Zac Brown Band remembered Parton's legacy while appearing on the news network CNN.