"Lay It Down" peaked at number 9 on "Billboard"'s Top Album charts, and has received widespread acclaim from critics. At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best R&amp;B Album but lost to Jennifer Hudson's self-titled album. "Stay With Me (By the Sea)" won Al Green and John Legend the Best R&amp;B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal award, and "You've Got the Love I Need" won Green and Anthony Hamilton the award for Best Traditional R&amp;B Vocal Performance.