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Papa Roach Releasing a Song with Country Star Carrie Underwood

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

Papa Roach and country star Carrie Underwood have teamed up for a new version of “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)” for an outstanding cause.

The re-recording is due out on Friday, August 2, and royalties from the track will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)” was first released on Papa Roach’s 2022 album Ego Trip.

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix said in a statement, “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. 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.”

Underwood added in her own statement, “I’m such a huge fan of Jacoby 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.”

If Underwood’s P. Roach fandom takes you by surprise, it really shouldn’t. In October 2023, Underwood and her husband, retired NHL player Mike Fisher, took in Shinedown and Papa Roach’s show at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tenn. The husband and wife had the opportunity to go backstage and meet both bands. Papa Roach shared a photo with Underwood along with the caption, “Music City never disappoints – thanks for stopping by @carrieunderwood @mfisher1212.”

Shinedown singer Brent Smith shared a video of the meet and took a moment to touch on how much he admires Underwood. He wrote via Instagram, “I honestly had no idea that the INCREDIBLE @carrieunderwood was coming out to our show last night, or that ALL of us in @shinedown were going to get the opportunity to meet her, and her husband @mfisher1212. I held myself together pretty well, but inside I was freaking out with excitement. I have been a fan from the beginning, she is such a force of nature and such an incredible artist, and performer. It was such a huge honor to meet her in person. She is truly amazing.”

In recent years, Underwood has really leaned into her rock fandom, which has been really cool to see. Keep scroll to see some of our favorite Underwood rock moments.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Carrie Underwood: 7 Times She's Shown Her Rock Fandom

  • Underwood covers Ozzy Osbourne's 'Mama, I'm Coming Home'

    Underwood covered Osbourne’s ballad “Mama, I’m Coming Home” from his 1991 studio album No More Tears as part of her  Apple Music Session EP released in July 2022. Underwood said of the track, “It’s one of my all-time favorite songs. I’ve always thought it felt a lot like a country song, and I’ve wanted to cover it for a long time.”

  • Underwood Loves Herself Some I Prevail

    I Prevail took to Twitter in September 2022 and shared about their third studio album True Power, “One month of ‘TRUE POWER’. 56M streams. All thanks to you.” Underwood replied to the tweet with, “I think I was a large number of them! [laughing/crying emoji]”

    Lead singer Brian Burkheiser replied to the country superstar with two prayer hand emojis and a grinning emoji.

  • Underwood and I Prevail finally meet each other

    Underwood performed at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on February 26, 2023. I Prevail happened to have formed in the nearby suburb of Southfield, Mich., which lent itself to the perfect opportunity for the singer and the band to meet.

    “I was so excited to have the guys from @iprevailband at the show last night in Michigan!!!” wrote Underwood on social media. ” I tried to play it cool and not fangirl too much! Super great guys!!! I’m hoping I get to catch one of their shows this year!!!”

    In the comments of Underwood’s Instagram post, I Prevail unclean vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe wrote, “There was an equal amount of fangirling haha. Thanks again for having us out! Show was incredible.” Meanwhile, I Prevail clean vocalist Brian Burkheiser wrote, “Thank you for an incredible night!!!”

  • Underwood Opens for GN'R, Covers Rock Classics

    Underwood opened for GN’R during the band’s shows in Moncton, New Brunswick and Montreal on August 5 and 8, 2023. Both of her sets included rock covers alongside some of her biggest hits. Among the covers Underwood tackled were Joan Jett’s “Bad Reputation,” The Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” and, perhaps her most adventurous cover, Motorhead’s “Ace of Spades.”

    “Bad Reputation”

     

    “Wild Horses”

    “Ace of Spades”

  • Underwood Meets Shinedown and Papa Roach

    Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, took in Shinedown and Papa Roach’s show at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tenn. on October 3. The husband and wife had the opportunity to got backstage and meet both bands. Papa Roach shared a photo with Underwood along with the caption, “Music City never disappoints – thanks for stopping by @carrieunderwood @mfisher1212.”

    Shinedown singer Brent Smith shared a video of the meet and took a moment to touch on how much he admires Underwood. He wrote via Instagram, “I honestly had no idea that the INCREDIBLE @carrieunderwood was coming out to our show last night, or that ALL of us in @shinedown were going to get the opportunity to meet her, and her husband @mfisher1212. I held myself together pretty well, but inside I was freaking out with excitement. I have been a fan from the beginning, she is such a force of nature and such an incredible artist, and performer. It was such a huge honor to meet her in person. She is truly amazing. ”

  • Underwood Meets Papa Roach and Shinedown

    In October 2023, Underwood and her husband, retired NHL player Mike Fisher, took in Shinedown and Papa Roach’s show at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tenn. The husband and wife had the opportunity to go backstage and meet both bands. Papa Roach shared a photo with Underwood along with the caption, “Music City never disappoints – thanks for stopping by @carrieunderwood @mfisher1212.”

    Shinedown singer Brent Smith shared a video of the meet and took a moment to touch on how much he admires Underwood. He wrote via Instagram, “I honestly had no idea that the INCREDIBLE @carrieunderwood was coming out to our show last night, or that ALL of us in @shinedown were going to get the opportunity to meet her, and her husband @mfisher1212. I held myself together pretty well, but inside I was freaking out with excitement. I have been a fan from the beginning, she is such a force of nature and such an incredible artist, and performer. It was such a huge honor to meet her in person. She is truly amazing.”

  • Underwood Releases a Song with Papa Roach

    Underwood teamed up with Papa Roach in August 2024 for a re-recording of the band’s song “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark).” royalties from the track will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)” was first released on Papa Roach’s 2022 album Ego Trip.

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