The Boot

Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson Reunite for ‘Lay Me Down’ Music Video

Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson's new "Lay Me Down" music video reunites the two country legends, professionally, for the first time in more than 30 years. "Lay Me Down" comes off of Lynn's new album, ...
Taste of Country

Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson Join Forces for ‘Lay Me Down’ [Watch]

Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson share the spotlight in a new video for Lynn's powerful "Lay Me Down," a duet with Nelson on her latest album Full Circle. The song itself is a poignant one that has the ...
popcrush

Watch Sam Smith Perform ‘Stay With Me,’ ‘Lay Me Down’ in ‘SNL’ Debut [VIDEO]

British singer-songwriter Sam Smith made his US national TV debut on 'Saturday Night Live' last night with host comedian Louis C.K. While musical acts on 'SNL' are usually reserved for big name talent ...
Rolling Stone

See Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson’s Somber ‘Lay Me Down’ Video

Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson are teaming up for the first time in 31 years with “Lay Me Down,” a new duet written by Lynn’s son-in-law, Mark Marchetti, and released on this spring’s Full Circle. The ...
The Cheat Sheet

Watch Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter and Willie Nelson’s Son Sing ‘Lay Me Down’ at CMT Memorial Concert

Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn featured performances by Russell and Lukas Nelson, Keith Urban, Wynonna Judd, and more. The event was held at the Grand Ole ...
Rolling Stone

See Sara Evans’ Emotional Cover of Sam Smith’s ‘Lay Me Down’

Sara Evans has long been at home blending her traditional country voice with other musical genres, resulting in some one-of-a-kind collaborations, the most recent of which was the singer’s CMT ...
American Songwriter

Full Circle: The Story Behind the First and Only Duet Between Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson, “Lay Me Down”

My spirit stood on solid ground / I’ll be at peace when they lay me down sings Loretta Lynn in “Lay Me Down” and its reflection on the passage of time and death. After Lynn’s take, Willie Nelson ...
New York Daily News

Sam Smith, John Legend collaborate on ‘Lay Me Down’ song for charity

Sam Smith and John Legend put their talents together for a good cause. The Grammy-winning artists recorded their own version of Smith’s song “Lay Me Down” for Comic Relief Charity’s annual Red Nose ...
Los Angeles Times

Sam Smith-John Legend ‘Lay Me Down’ duet to benefit Comic Relief

Sam Smith has teamed with John Legend for a new version of Smith’s song “Lay Me Down” that will generate money for Comic Relief’s biannual Red Nose Day benefit. They’ve also created a video for the ...
Los Angeles Times

Backstage at Coachella, Nile Rodgers recalls the ‘Lay Me Down’ studio session with ‘little brother’ Avicii and Adam Lambert

During the funk pioneer Nile Rodgers’ Coachella performance with Chic on Saturday, the artist paused between songs to offer a brief remembrance of the musician Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii.
Jambands

Listen: Dave McMurray Shares Stunning Cover of “To Lay Me Down” with Jamey Johnson, Ahead of ‘Grateful Deadication 2’

Saxophonist Dave McMurray and vocalist Jamey Johnson have joined forces to release a new rendition of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter’s classic “To Lay Me Down.” The epic and euphonious collaboration ...