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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
SheKnows

Sam Smith’s ‘Lay Me Down’ video embraces marriage equality

Brit award nominee Sam Smith released his music video for “Lay Me Down” yesterday, making history as the first singer to create a music video featuring a gay marriage ceremony in a church. In the ...
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 ...
Star Tribune

Before you lie down, lay down the law about correct word choice

If you have ever said or written, "lay down," when you meant "lie down," this column is for you. In other words, if you are a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, yoga instructor, Pilates coach or dog ...
E!

Artist turned the song into an upbeat tune with some inspiration from Jackson 5

Stop what you're doing and watch Hozier turn Sam Smith's wonderful, slow ballad "Lay Me Down" into a Motown-inspired, funky jam. There isn't even a debate here—Hozier (real name Andrew Hozier-Byrne) ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Listen to Sam Smith and John Legend’s Duet Version of “Lay Me Down”

"Sam is such a talented artist. We've been looking forward to working together for a while now," said Legend of the track for charity. By Jocelyn Vena, Billboard Sam Smith John Legend Lay Me Down H ...
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.
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 ...
Rolling Stone

Jamey Johnson Joins Dave McMurray for Expansive Cover of Grateful Dead’s ‘To Lay Me Down’

Country singer Jamey Johnson and saxophone player Dave McMurray have combined their talents for a new cover of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter’s “To Lay Me Down” that’s out now. The song appears on ...