Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood Honor World Suicide Prevention Day with Exclusive Live Performance of Gold-Certified Anthem “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)”

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, multi-platinum rock band Papa Roach and 8-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood have released a powerful, world-exclusive live performance of their emotional collaboration “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark),” which was recently certified GOLD by the RIAA (500,000 units sold in the US). 

Watch the exclusive live performance on YouTube here.

“Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)”—an urgent and heartfelt anthem—has quickly become a symbol of hope and connection for those struggling in silence, encouraging open conversation and support in moments of crisis. The first-ever live performance of the track together was filmed at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas during the band’s “Rise of the Roach” tour stop in April, following Underwood’s performance of her historic REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre.

Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of Papa Roach, shared:

“We wrote ‘Leave A Light On’ with the hope that it could break down barriers and encourage people to open up. To see it reach Gold and become part of something as important as 988 Day is incredibly humbling.”

Carrie Underwood added:

“This song speaks to the heart of what AFSP and Suicide Prevention is all about—compassion, connection, and reminding people they are not alone. It’s an honor to stand alongside Papa Roach for this cause.” 

“Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)” has resonated across genres and audiences, amplifying the message that talking saves lives and is a crucial call to action for anyone struggling with mental health challenges.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP’s theme for this September, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, is “Looking Out for Each Other.” The organization brings people together each year through the Out of the Darkness Walks, where people meet and support each other, whether they’ve lost a loved one; struggle with their own mental health; or support someone who does. Through the Out of the Darkness Walks, AFSP fosters a caring community of people who walk together, learn together, understand and encourage each other, and cheer each other on through their healing: because when people come together, love can win. Papa Roach is encouraging their own supportive community of fans to continue leaving a light on for each other by joining one of the hundreds of community Out of the Darkness Walks starting in September and going through the fall. Register here.