Carrie Underwood Teams With Papa Roach
Carrie Underwood is re-uniting with Papa Roach on a new recording of their multi-format hit single “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark),” out Friday, August 2.
The duet was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and continues the mission of the California band to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness alongside partner organization(s), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), which will receive royalties generated from both artists from the song, in perpetuity.
The release will also raise awareness for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States and Canada.
Carrie said, “I’m such a huge fan of Jacoby [Shaddix, singer] and Papa Roach and was honored to be invited to record ‘Leave A Light On’ with them. It’s a beautiful song, and the message behind it and the band’s mission to shine a light on suicide prevention and mental health awareness has never been more important.”
Jacoby Shaddix said, “We were humbled that Carrie was open to our mission, and hearing the power of Carrie’s voice in that recording session, we were blown away.”
He added, “Not only is her vocal ability unequaled, but the impact of her voice brings a new meaning to our cause and will help people all over the globe. It’s an honor to have a “Rock Star” bring life to this track with us.”
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“Leave A Light On,” a band favorite, was first performed live last year with Shinedown and Spiritbox. In each city, including Nashville, where Papa Roach fan Carrie Underwood was in attendance, the song was preceded by an emotional video PSA delivered by frontman Jacoby Shaddix, who pledged a donation to the AFSP on behalf of each city’s attendees, culminating in a $155,000 donation at the end of the tour.
In other Underwood news, the country superstar is rumored to likely be the judge who takes Katy Perry’s place on the next season of American Idol. According to reports, she is expected to sit alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan at the judges’ table for Season 25.
While the final deal has not yet been made, Deadline is reporting that the two parties are “close to a deal.” At press time, we have no confirmation from Underwood’s management on the matter.
Carrie, along with Kelly Clarkson, is considered to be the most successful American Idol winner. Underwood won Season Four in 2005. She has since gone on to sell over 66 million records.
In May, Katy Perry did her last Idol show after saying she would leave to work on music and tour.
