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Jamey Johnson has recorded a tender cover of The Grateful Dead's Lay Me Down alongside saxophone player Dave McMurray.

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Saxophonist Dave McMurray shared a cover of the Grateful Dead's "To Lay Me Down," featuring Jamey Johnson and set for his forthcoming record 'Grateful Deadication 2.'

Photo by Christopher Wilson Saxophonist Dave McMurray and vocalist Jamey Johnson have joined forces to release a new rendition of Jerry Garcia and Robert

Saxophonist Dave McMurray and vocalist Jamey Johnson have collaborated on an epic new rendition of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter’s “To Lay Me Down,” which also features contributions from pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz, guitarist Larry Campbell, and bassist Don Was.

Jamey Johnson has joined Dave McMurray on a cover of the Grateful Dead's 'To Lay Me Down.'