Bob Marley: One Lovethe upcoming musical biopic about the late reggae iconis about to release in theaters on February 14. Before that, Kacey Musgraves shared his contribution to the film's soundtrack: a cover of Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1977 hit “Three Little Birds.” Listen to it below.
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, Bob Marley: One Love stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, who learned to play the guitar for the movie, in the titular role and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley. The film centers around the period following the 1976 assassination attempt on Marley as he prepares to return to Jamaica in 1978 for the One Love Peace Concert. In addition to Musgraves, the film's soundtrack also includes cover songs by Skip Marley, Daniel Caesar, Leon Bridges, and Jessie Reyez, among others.
Musgraves has been keeping busy since the release of her latest album, Star-Crossedin 2021. He stopped Sesame Street to sing about his favorite colors, covered hits Coldplay and Elvis Presleyand sang to 2023 Grammys in memoriam tribute. Musgraves is also on a collaboration streak, teaming up with Fancy Hagood for “Blue Dream Child“and Madi Diaz for”Don't Do Me Good.”
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