Kenny Chesney performs at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Photo: Allister Ann
The sun was blazing as fans filed into Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Saturday night (Aug. 3) for Kenny Chesney‘s Music City stop of his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour.” The No Shoes Nation energy was in the air as soon as the music got started, with 57,523 people packing into the stands, besting Chesney’s previous attendance record at the venue by 300.
Uncle Kracker was the first to hit the stage. He set the party vibe with sing-along anthem “Follow Me,” a cover of Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” and a few new tunes from his new project Coffee & Beer, which marked his first new full-length album in over a decade.
Photo: Jill Trunnell
Next, rising superstar Megan Moroney hit the stage. She’s fresh off a brand new album, too, and she played several selections from the sophomore project Am I Okay?, including “No Caller ID,” “Man on the Moon,” “Hope You’re Happy” and “Miss Universe.” She seemed very comfortable with the stadium-sized crowd, continuously engaging with fans and inviting them into the songs’ narratives with eye rolls and winks.
The crowd gave a big reaction to Moroney’s “I’m Not Pretty,” “Indifferent,” “Girl In The Mirror” and, of course, her breakout hit “Tennessee Orange.” She ended her set with her new album’s title track “Am I Okay?” and revealed that it would be her next single to country radio.
When it was time for the Zac Brown Band, the stage filled with musicians. Their sheer number, and talent, made for a musical extravaganza than spanned multiple genres. After a three-piece horn section warmed the crowd up with “Gonna Fly Now” from Rocky, the band launched into their 2011 hit “Keep Me in Mind” and then 2009’s “Toes.”
The group really impressed with a fiery version of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” highlighting Jimmy De Martini‘s fiddle playing. It was one of many covers in the Zac Brown Band set, with the group also selecting tracks like Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” to entertain the crowd.
They got concert-goers dancing with “As She’s Walking Away” and “Loving You Easy,” before Brown invited Marcus King and Will Jones to the stage to cover Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4.” After “Beautiful Drug,” the band went a journey from their own “Jump Right In” to Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” They continued with musical odyssey with new songs “Tie Up” and “Same Boat.”
One of the night’s highlights came with the next song, 2011’s “Knee Deep.”
“I’d like to think that if Jimmy Buffett‘s spirit is out here tonight, he’d be right here with us. We invited him to come, let’s see what happens,” Brown said. When Buffett’s parts of the song came, a video of his smiling face singing it appeared on screen, touching the Parrot Heads in the crowd.
Brown invited out another guest, Dermot Kennedy for a few verses of “Colder Weather,” which turned into the Eagles’ “Take It to the Limit.” Then came the nine-times Platinum “Chicken Fried,” during which the band spotlighted a veteran in attendance. The band closed their set with an ultimate fan-favorite “Homegrown.”
Photo: Allister Ann
By the time Chesney hit the stage, the sun had long been down, but it was still quite hot and humid. He wouldn’t be deterred from giving it his all, though, drenching his tank top in sweat within just a few songs.
The eight-time Entertainer of the Year started his set with a bang, thrilling fans with party anthems “Living in Fast Forward,” “Beer In Mexico” and “Keg in the Closet.” His sheer athleticism as a performer was on full display as he ran from one corner of the stage to the other to get a good look at over-57,000 fans sharing in his glee. Often mouthing “I love you!” to the crowd and grinning wide, Chesney reflected the energy in the room all night.
He performed some of the more philosophical cuts in his songbook, bringing us to the present moment with “Here and Now,” “Reality” and “Til It’s Gone” before creating a special moment with his 2006 hit “Summertime.” Fans celebrated the dog days of summer, dancing in the heat and singing enthusiastically to the classic “Yoo-Hoo (Yoo-Hoo) bottle on the floorboard” line.
Chesney invited Old Dominion members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi out for “Save It for a Rainy Day,” which Ramsey and Tursi wrote with the late Andrew Dorff. He kept the vibes going with “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems.”
Kenny Chesney with Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi. Photo: Allister Ann
Then came “Somewhere With You,” a true diamond in his gem mine of a catalog. Audience members grasped at their chests as the song started and closed their eyes as Chesney delivered the heart-wrenching tune.
He continued to supply beloved hits “I Go Back,” “Get Along” and “Never Wanted Nothing More.” Chesney then invited Uncle Kracker back out for their mega-hit collaboration “When the Sun Goes Down” and then Kracker’s “Drift Away.”
Chesney kept the party vibes going with “Out Last Night” and then touched hearts in the crowd with “There Goes My Life.” He then brought Moroney back out for “All The Pretty Girls” and “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” The two strutted down the catwalk hand-in-hand and showed true admiration for each other.
For the final stretch of the two-hour set, longtime Chesney fans were delighted with mega-hits “Young,” “American Kids,” “Setting The World On Fire” and “How Forever Feels.” The entertainer then left the stage, but quickly reappeared for a grand finale of “Don’t Happen Twice.”
Marking his sixth play at the home of the Tennessee Titans, the concert was Chesney’s 200th stadium show. After a night of enduring Chesney hits and the unending energy transfer between him and his fans, it’s easy to see why he’s been able to sustain such a long period of dominance on the road.
With just a few weekends left, Chesney will take his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour” to Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan this weekend.
Kenny Chesney Brings The Heat & The Hits For His 200th Stadium Show
/by LB CantrellKenny Chesney performs at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Photo: Allister Ann
The sun was blazing as fans filed into Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Saturday night (Aug. 3) for Kenny Chesney‘s Music City stop of his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour.” The No Shoes Nation energy was in the air as soon as the music got started, with 57,523 people packing into the stands, besting Chesney’s previous attendance record at the venue by 300.
Uncle Kracker was the first to hit the stage. He set the party vibe with sing-along anthem “Follow Me,” a cover of Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” and a few new tunes from his new project Coffee & Beer, which marked his first new full-length album in over a decade.
Photo: Jill Trunnell
Next, rising superstar Megan Moroney hit the stage. She’s fresh off a brand new album, too, and she played several selections from the sophomore project Am I Okay?, including “No Caller ID,” “Man on the Moon,” “Hope You’re Happy” and “Miss Universe.” She seemed very comfortable with the stadium-sized crowd, continuously engaging with fans and inviting them into the songs’ narratives with eye rolls and winks.
The crowd gave a big reaction to Moroney’s “I’m Not Pretty,” “Indifferent,” “Girl In The Mirror” and, of course, her breakout hit “Tennessee Orange.” She ended her set with her new album’s title track “Am I Okay?” and revealed that it would be her next single to country radio.
When it was time for the Zac Brown Band, the stage filled with musicians. Their sheer number, and talent, made for a musical extravaganza than spanned multiple genres. After a three-piece horn section warmed the crowd up with “Gonna Fly Now” from Rocky, the band launched into their 2011 hit “Keep Me in Mind” and then 2009’s “Toes.”
The group really impressed with a fiery version of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” highlighting Jimmy De Martini‘s fiddle playing. It was one of many covers in the Zac Brown Band set, with the group also selecting tracks like Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” to entertain the crowd.
They got concert-goers dancing with “As She’s Walking Away” and “Loving You Easy,” before Brown invited Marcus King and Will Jones to the stage to cover Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4.” After “Beautiful Drug,” the band went a journey from their own “Jump Right In” to Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” They continued with musical odyssey with new songs “Tie Up” and “Same Boat.”
One of the night’s highlights came with the next song, 2011’s “Knee Deep.”
“I’d like to think that if Jimmy Buffett‘s spirit is out here tonight, he’d be right here with us. We invited him to come, let’s see what happens,” Brown said. When Buffett’s parts of the song came, a video of his smiling face singing it appeared on screen, touching the Parrot Heads in the crowd.
Brown invited out another guest, Dermot Kennedy for a few verses of “Colder Weather,” which turned into the Eagles’ “Take It to the Limit.” Then came the nine-times Platinum “Chicken Fried,” during which the band spotlighted a veteran in attendance. The band closed their set with an ultimate fan-favorite “Homegrown.”
Photo: Allister Ann
By the time Chesney hit the stage, the sun had long been down, but it was still quite hot and humid. He wouldn’t be deterred from giving it his all, though, drenching his tank top in sweat within just a few songs.
The eight-time Entertainer of the Year started his set with a bang, thrilling fans with party anthems “Living in Fast Forward,” “Beer In Mexico” and “Keg in the Closet.” His sheer athleticism as a performer was on full display as he ran from one corner of the stage to the other to get a good look at over-57,000 fans sharing in his glee. Often mouthing “I love you!” to the crowd and grinning wide, Chesney reflected the energy in the room all night.
He performed some of the more philosophical cuts in his songbook, bringing us to the present moment with “Here and Now,” “Reality” and “Til It’s Gone” before creating a special moment with his 2006 hit “Summertime.” Fans celebrated the dog days of summer, dancing in the heat and singing enthusiastically to the classic “Yoo-Hoo (Yoo-Hoo) bottle on the floorboard” line.
Chesney invited Old Dominion members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi out for “Save It for a Rainy Day,” which Ramsey and Tursi wrote with the late Andrew Dorff. He kept the vibes going with “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems.”
Kenny Chesney with Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi. Photo: Allister Ann
Then came “Somewhere With You,” a true diamond in his gem mine of a catalog. Audience members grasped at their chests as the song started and closed their eyes as Chesney delivered the heart-wrenching tune.
He continued to supply beloved hits “I Go Back,” “Get Along” and “Never Wanted Nothing More.” Chesney then invited Uncle Kracker back out for their mega-hit collaboration “When the Sun Goes Down” and then Kracker’s “Drift Away.”
Chesney kept the party vibes going with “Out Last Night” and then touched hearts in the crowd with “There Goes My Life.” He then brought Moroney back out for “All The Pretty Girls” and “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” The two strutted down the catwalk hand-in-hand and showed true admiration for each other.
For the final stretch of the two-hour set, longtime Chesney fans were delighted with mega-hits “Young,” “American Kids,” “Setting The World On Fire” and “How Forever Feels.” The entertainer then left the stage, but quickly reappeared for a grand finale of “Don’t Happen Twice.”
Marking his sixth play at the home of the Tennessee Titans, the concert was Chesney’s 200th stadium show. After a night of enduring Chesney hits and the unending energy transfer between him and his fans, it’s easy to see why he’s been able to sustain such a long period of dominance on the road.
With just a few weekends left, Chesney will take his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour” to Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan this weekend.
Fourth Annual Wild Horses Festival Returns To San Diego In December
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Wild Horses Festival is returning to the streets of San Diego at Petco Park Stadium for its fourth year on Dec. 30.
This year’s headliner is Post Malone, who is coming to Wild Horses on the heels of his upcoming country album, F-1 Trillion. Vincent Neil Emerson, Zach Top and Paul Cauthen round out the 2024 lineup.
Last year’s festival included the West Coast stadium debut of Zach Bryan, who joins a celebrated list of Wild Horses alums including Sierra Ferrell, Paul Cauthen, Midland, Ryan Bingham, LeAnn Rimes and more.
For more information about Wild Horses Festival, click here.
Carly Pearce Announces ‘Hummingbird World Tour’
/by Lorie HollabaughCarly Pearce. Photo: Allister Ann
Carly Pearce is set to launch her headlining “Hummingbird World Tour” on Oct. 3 in Windsor, Ontario. Karley Scott Collins, Matt Lang, Wade Bowen and Carter Faith will join Pearce as support on select dates.
The 40+ date tour will visit Cleveland, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Dallas, Phoenix and more, as well as a run of European shows in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London, Manchester and Dublin before concluding on May 16 in Nashville.
Tickets to the North American dates will be available starting Aug. 6 with the Official Carly Pearce Fan Club presale, and general tickets to the North American dates will be available for purchase beginning Aug. 9 with tickets to the March 29 show in Mashantucket, Connecticut going on sale next week.
The tour is in support of Pearce’s latest album Hummingbird. Her new single from the project, “Truck On Fire,” impacted country radio last week with 70 first-week adds.
“The Hummingbird World Tour” Dates:
October 3, 2024 – Windsor, ON – Caesar Windsor +
October 4, 2024 – Hammond, IN – The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond +
October 5, 2024 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre +
October 10, 2024 – Tucson, AZ – Fox Theatre +
October 11, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl +
October 12, 2024 – Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ~
October 24, 2024 – Tampa, FL – Hard Rock Live Event Center +
October 25, 2024 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. +
November 12, 2024 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre #
November 13, 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall #
November 15, 2024 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre #
November 16, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre #
February 9, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Berns *
February 10, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller Music Hall *
February 12, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega *
February 13, 2025 – Hamburg, Germany – Gruenspan *
February 14, 2025 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk *
February 16, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg *
February 17, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Die Kantine *
February 19, 2025 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire *
February 20, 2025 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire *
February 21, 2025 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol *
February 22, 2025 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute Birmingham *
February 24, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall *
February 25, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow *
February 26, 2025 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Waterfront Hall *
February 28, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – The Academy *
March 20, 2025 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino
March 21, 2025 – Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theater
March 22, 2025 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre
March 28, 2025 – Salamanca, NY – Seneca Allegany Resort
March 29, 2025 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino – Great Cedar Showroom
April 10, 2025 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! – Indoor Music Hall ^
April 11, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre ^
April 12, 2025 – Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Theatre ^
April 17, 2025 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston ^
April 18, 2025 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas ^
April 19, 2025 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino ^
April 22, 2025 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts ^
April 24, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren ^
May 1, 2025 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore ^
May 2, 2025 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Bethlehem ^
May 3, 2025 – Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino ^
May 16, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
+Karley Scott Collins
#Matt Lang
*Wade Bowen
^Carter Faith
~Festival date
Become A Subscriber To Vote In 2024 MusicRow Awards
/by MusicRow StaffIf you are not a subscribed member of MusicRow, now is a great time to join.
Only MusicRow subscribers are able to vote in the annual MusicRow Awards and the 2024 ballot period ends this Friday (Aug. 9). New subscribers will be sent a ballot shortly after joining.
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Nashville In Sync Launches In Music City
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Nashville Film Festival Music Program has branched out to form Nashville In Sync, a new coalition of music licensing professionals dedicated to elevating the sync community in Nashville and around the world.
The new nonprofit’s mission is to foster a community built on sync success, while focusing on our core pillars of opportunity, connection, education, diversity, celebration and event excellence.
Membership is open to individuals and organizations who are client-facing sync creatives and sync licensing executives. A sync creative is someone whose primary role is on the sync pitching side of the industry. Membership is now open and is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
The Nashville In Sync governing Board will be under the leadership of Heather Cook (Freedom Music Group) and Liz Rogers (Anacrusis), serving as President and Vice President, respectively. Serving alongside them are Joel Timen (Perspective Music Group) as Treasurer, Katie Jelen (Honestly Good Music) as Secretary, ET Brown (SESAC) as Membership Chair, Alex Stefano (Big Yellow Dog Music) as Panels & Events Chair, Kourtney Kirkpatrick (Concord) as Community Liaison Chair, Ben Short (WCPM) as Volunteers Chair and Daniel Higbee (Dualtone) as Social Chair. Nashville In Sync is currently accepting applications for Co-Chair Positions on the board.
Nashville In Sync is holding its inaugural event, the Nashville In Sync Fall Summit, on Oct. 23-25. The event will be similar to the programming of the former Nashville Film Festival Music Program, but on a smaller scale this first year. Some programming will be open to the general public, some will be for Nashville In Sync Members only and some will be exclusive to sponsors of Nashville In Sync.
Industry Ink: Brooks & Dunn, Dylan Marlowe, Kameron Marlowe, Megan Moroney
/by Liza AndersonSony Music Nashville Celebrates Brooks & Dunn
Pictured (L–R): Clarence Spaulding (Maverick), Taylor Lindsey (SVP, A&R, SMN), Ken Robold (EVP & COO, SMN), Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO, SMN), Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Marne McLyman (Maverick), Jen Way (SVP, A&R, SMN) and Steve Hodges (EVP, Promotion, SMN). Photo: Matt Berinato
Sony Music Nashville celebrated the over-three-decades-long career of Brooks & Dunn this week.
The label’s staff presented the Country Music Hall of Famers with a plaque commemorating 16 new single RIAA sales certifications and four new album certifications.
Dylan Marlowe Goes Gold In Canada
Dylan Marlowe with his plaque celebrating “Boys Back Home (feat. Dylan Scott).” Photo: Chad Mitchell
Dylan Marlowe recently received a plaque celebrating his tune “Boys Back Home (feat. Dylan Scott),” which is now Gold-certified in Canada.
Kameron Marlowe Makes Morning Television Debut
Kameron Marlowe performing on Fox & Friends. Photo: Courtesy of Fox & Friends
Kameron Marlowe took the Fox Square stage in New York City last week to make his morning television debut on Fox & Friends as a part of its “All-American Summer Concert Series.”
He performed tracks from his sophomore album, Keepin’ The Lights On, including his current single, “Strangers,” which he recorded with Ella Langley.
Megan Moroney Shares Personal Stories On ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast
Megan Moroney. Photo: CeCe Dawson.
Following the release of her sophomore album, Megan Moroney appeared on popular podcast Call Her Daddy, hosted by Alex Cooper, and gave a listeners a deeper look into her personal life.
With the appearance, Moroney joins the ranks of past Call Her Daddy guests like Kelsea Ballerini, Miley Cyrus, Gwyneth Paltrow, RuPaul, Simone Biles, Jane Fonda and more. She is now back on the road supporting Kenny Chesney’s “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour,” and will take the Lollapalooza stage this weekend.
Post Malone Unveils Track List For Upcoming Album, Sets Opry Debut
/by John Nix ArledgePost Malone. Photo: Adam DeGross
Entertainment powerhouse Post Malone made his mark on the final day of July, unveiling the track list for his highly-anticipated album, F-1 Trillion, and locking in his Opry debut for Aug. 14.
On Wednesday (July 31), Post surprised country music fans by revealing the album’s full 18-song track list through a full-page advertisement in The Tennessean, along with a post on his Instagram account reading, “August 16th.” The star-studded list features features from some of the genre’s most iconic names, like Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr. and Blake Shelton. Current stars flood the tracks as well with Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ernest, Chris Stapleton, Hardy, Billy Strings and Sierra Ferrel all making appearances on the album.
Shortly after this announcement, a video appeared on Paisley’s Instagram account inviting Post to join him in a performance at the Opry.
He continued, “Would you like to play the Opry? Come play it with me in August. It is a total invite and will be the first of many appearances from you, I have a feeling. Come experience what it’s like to play the show that started it all. You and I can jam together, a lot of your friends will be there and we’re going to have a blast.”
The video was soon followed up by a graphic uploaded from Post’s own Instagram account with his caption reading, “What an honor @opry. See y’all in the circle with my friends @bradpaisley, @laineywilson, @vincegillofficial, @thewarandtreaty, @johnmichaelmontgomery on 8/14.”
Shortly after the release of his album, Post will hit the road on his “F-1 Trillion Tour.” Beginning on Sept. 8 in Salt Lake City, the artist recently added two additional dates in Texas rounding out his run on Oct. 26 in Austin.
Walker Hayes To Headline Mental Health Initiative’s ‘Healing Through Songs’ Benefit
/by Lorie HollabaughWalker Hayes is set to headline the Mental Health Initiative (MHI)’s second annual “Healing Through Songs” benefit on Sept. 10 at Riverside Revival in East Nashville. Kylie Morgan and Zandi Holup will also perform during the event.
“‘Healing Through Songs’ is back for another evening of raising spirits, hope and funds for increasing accessibility to residential treatment,” says Jessie Louverture, MHI Executive Director. “Walker, Kylie and Zandi are all incredible musicians who aren’t afraid to sing or speak about mental health issues—and when people with large platforms like theirs shine a light on experiencing such challenges, we all benefit. We are excited for the special performances and intimate conversations that ‘Healing Through Songs’ 2024 will bring!”
In tandem with the concert, MHI is hosting an online auction featuring experiences and signed memorabilia from Brad Paisley, Hardy, Weezer, Green Day and Train. Bidding is live now until Sept. 10.
Tickets are also available now. All net proceeds from “Healing Through Songs” go toward MHI’s mission of helping individuals experiencing severe and recurring mental health challenges through three programs: financial assistance, education and advocacy.
For more information, click here.
2024 MusicRow Awards Category Profile: Female Songwriter Of The Year
/by MusicRow StaffFollowing the announcement of this year’s nominees for the 36th annual MusicRow Awards, presented by City National Bank, we take a closer look at the Female Songwriter of the Year category.
Female Songwriter of the Year nominees are based on data from MusicRow’s Top Songwriter Chart. Eligible projects were active during the eligibility period of June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.
This year’s winners will be announced online on all MusicRow platforms on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Click here to see the full list of MusicRow Awards nominees.
Winners are determined solely by MusicRow Magazine subscribers. Voting is now open and closes on Aug. 9 at 5:00 p.m. To receive a ballot to vote in the MusicRow Awards, becoming a MusicRow subscriber here.
Below are a selection of songs that entered the MusicRow Songwriter Chart for the Female Songwriter of the Year nominees:
Jessi Alexander
“5 Leaf Clover” recorded by Luke Combs
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” recorded by Luke Combs
“Chevrolet” recorded by Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll
“Light On In The Kitchen” recorded by Ashley McBryde
“No Caller ID” recorded by Megan Moroney
“You, Me, & Whiskey” recorded by Justin Moore & Priscilla Block
Kat Higgins
“The Painter” recorded by Cody Johnson
Jessie Jo Dillon
“Back Then Right Now” recorded by Tyler Hubbard
“Halfway To Hell” recorded by Jelly Roll
“Memory Lane” recorded by Old Dominion
“Messed Up As Me” recorded by Keith Urban
“No Caller ID” recorded by Megan Moroney
Hillary Lindsey
“Burn It Down” recorded by Parker McCollum
“See You Next Summer” recorded by Brian Kelley
Liz Rose
“Burn It Down” recorded by Parker McCollum
Emily Weisband
“Can’t Breakup Now” recorded by Old Dominion & Megan Moroney
“Glory Days” recorded by Gabby Barrett
“Looking For You” recorded by Chris Young
Carrie Underwood & Papa Roach Unite For The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
/by Lorie HollabaughJacoby Shaddix and Carrie Underwood. Photo: Bryson Roatch
Carrie Underwood has teamed with rockers Papa Roach on a new version of the band’s multi-format hit on “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark),” out today (Aug. 2.)
The collaboration continues the California band’s mission to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness alongside partner organization the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), who will receive royalties generated from both artists from the song. The release will also raise awareness for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States and Canada.
A band favorite, “Leave A Light On” was first performed live on tour last year with Shinedown and Spiritbox. In each city—including Nashville where Papa Roach fan Underwood was in attendance—the song was preceded by an emotional video PSA from 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.
The accomplishment motivated the band to commit even further by re-naming the single as “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark),” in conjunction with the AFSP’s “Talk Away The Dark” campaign, and pledged a perpetual royalty from the song’s use to the AFSP, continuing their mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The compelling song has connected with audiences globally and became the band’s twelfth No. 1 and 26th top 10 hit, reaching No. 1 at rock and top 10 at alternative in the U.S. The band’s efforts in raising money for the AFSP are now estimated to be over $250,000 and growing.
“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” said frontman Shaddix. “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.”