RIP Loretta Lynn (1932-2022)

Loretta Lynn one of the most important and celebrated country singers has died.

Lynn guest starred during The Muppet Show's third season in the only episode to take place  at a train station instead of the Muppet theater.

Lynn rose to fame in the 1960's and in 1970 adapted her autobiographical hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter” into a best-selling biography, which was later made into an Oscar-winning film. Coal Miner's Daughter." 

Lynn wrote most of her hits, and was one the first female singer to make her name as a songwriter in Nashville. 

She sang "Count on Me" with the Count on Sesame Street in the early 80's which was released on the 1981 album Sesame Country and appeared again on the show in 1985 performing "Songs Are For Singin."

Lynn was was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988 and was a guest The Tonight Show in 1989 when Jim Henson and Kermit appeared to promote The Jim Henson Hour.

She wasn't wasn't the only member of her family to guest star on work with the Muppets, her younger sister, Crystal Gayle, was also a guest on The Muppet Show and Sesame Street as well. 

You can read more about Loretta Lynn life at Rolling Stone.

Loretta Lynn was 90 years old.