"Lay Low" is a song written by

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, Tony Martin and Mark Nesler, and recorded by American country music artist Josh Turner. It was released in September 2014 as the lead-off single from Turner's sixth studio album ''

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'', which was released much later, in 2017.

Content

"Lay Low" is a ballad in which the narrator praises the simple things that make life worthwhile, longing for a simple place of peace and quiet.

Critical reception

Taste of Country's Carrie Horton awarded the song with the "Taste of Country Critic's Pick" saying that "with honest lyrics and a perfectly straightforward melody, ‘Lay Low’ touches on all the things that make fans love country music".

Music video

The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy and premiered in November 2014.

Chart performance

The song has sold 116,000 copies in the US as of April 2015.

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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