John Mellencamp was honored at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards during a March 26 event at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
The rocker was on hand to pick up The iHeartRadio Icon Award as well as performing a pair of his classic hits – “Jack and Diane” & "Pink Houses" – at the annual event.
Now in its thirteenth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrates the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026.
Mellencamp will launch The “Dancing Words Tour - The Greatest Hits” this summer; the series will mark the first time the singer will be performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which haven't been played live in many years.
The month-long run will kick off in Grand Rapids, MI on July 10 and hit 19 US cities by the time it wraps up in California in mid-August.
John Mellencamp has announced dates for a summer US concert series.
The “Dancing Words Tour - The Greatest Hits” will mark the first time the rocker will be performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which haven't been played live in many years.
The month-long run will kick off in Grand Rapids, MI on July 10 and hit 19 US cities by the time it wraps up in California in mid-August.
A Citi cardmembers presale begins Tuesday, January 20 at 10 A.M. local time and runs until Thursday, January 22 at 10 P.M. local time through the Citi Entertainment program.
Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale, and additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, January 23 at 10 A.M. local time.
Mellencamp last toured three years ago in support of his 2023 album "Orpheus Descending."
John Mellencamp
Dancing Words Tour – The Greatest Hits
US 2026
Jul 10 - Grand Rapids, MI - Acrisure Amphitheater
Jul 11 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Jul 13 - Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater
Jul 14 - Shakopee, MN - Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Jul 16 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
Jul 18 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center
Jul 19 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
Jul 21 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
Jul 24 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
Jul 25 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
Jul 26 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Jul 29 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
Jul 30 - Charlotte, NC - Truliant Amphitheater
Aug 01 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Aug 03 - Tampa, FL - MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug 06 - Houston, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug 09 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Aug 10 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Bowl
Aug 12 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
John Mellencamp is streaming his new album, “Orpheus Descending”, in sync with its June 16 release.
The rocker recorded and produced the 11-song project at his own Belmont Mall Studio in Indiana.
Mellencamp is about to wrap up his extensive 77-date “Live and In Person 2023” North American tour, with a few remaining dates through June 27.
The tour has been getting rave reviews, with LA Weekly praising, “Mellencamp strode out looking for all the world like a Brando or a Paul Newman or a James Dean—a Misfit who managed to find his place in the world through his music,” while the Dallas Observer describes that the show “made it clear Mellencamp is a true music legend, and from the sound of it, one that will continue to be making music for a long time to come.”
“Orpheus Descending” marks the follow-up to 2022’s “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack”, which featured multiple songs co-written with and featuring Bruce Springsteen.
John Mellencamp is streaming a lyric video for “The Eyes Of Portland”, as the latest single from his forthcoming album, “Orpheus Descending.”
Due June 16 via Republic Records, the 11-song set was produced by Mellencamp and recorded at his own Belmont Mall Studio.
The Indiana rocker is in the midst of his Live and In Person 2023 North American tour, with dates running through June 27.
“Orpheus Descending” marks the follow-up to 2022’s “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack”, which featured multiple songs co-written with and featuring Bruce Springsteen.
John Mellencamp “Orpheus Descending”
Release date: June 16
01. Hey God
02. The Eyes Of Portland
03. Land Of The So Called Free
04. The Kindness Of Lovers
05. Amen
06. Orpheus Descending
07. Understated Reverence
08. One More Trick
09. Lightning And Luck
10. Perfect World
11. Backbone
John Mellencamp will donate an archived collection of his life and work to Indiana University.
The collection will include items related to his iconic artistry, social activism and philanthropy, and it holds original creative works, photographs, instruments and other significant memorabilia.
IU President Pamela Whitten announced the news at the Mellencamp Symposium held recently on the IU Bloomington campus.
“John’s impact on music and American culture is immense,” said Whitten. “On behalf of Hoosiers everywhere, I am exceptionally proud of John’s lifelong association with IU and deeply grateful to him for selecting the university as the permanent home for his archives. His collection will be an incredible resource for arts scholars and a clear source of inspiration to our students. We are thrilled to honor him and celebrate his many contributions to music, art and IU.”
The donation of his archives was one of several announcements made at the one-of-a-kind symposium that brought academic scholars, music industry leaders, journalists and more to campus for a deep dive into the cultural and social impact of Mellencamp’s vast oeuvre. The day included interactive talks, panel discussions and a live interview with the Hoosier singer.
"Mellencamp has created an important body of work that has earned him both critical regard and an enormous audience," said Anthony DeCurtis, a contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine who was on hand to interview the rocker at the Mellencamp Symposium. "His songs document the joys and struggles of ordinary people seeking to make their way, and he has consistently brought the fresh air of common experience to the typically glamour-addled world of popular music."
Mellencamp began to paint earnestly in 1980, drawing inspiration for his artwork from the German Expressionism movement of the 20th century. His works of art have been featured in gallery exhibitions across the nation, and he recently released a coffee table art book featuring 170 original works entitled “John Mellencamp: American Paintings and Assemblages.”
A Bloomington resident whose music career spans more than four decades, Mellencamp kicked off his extensive Live and In Person 2023 North American tour at Indiana University Auditorium with two shows early last month.
John Mellencamp is streaming a lyric video for “Smart Guys”, a previously-unreleased track recorded during sessions for his 1985 album, “Scarecrow.”
The tune follows “Carolina Shag” and multiple versions of his classic hit, “Small Town”, as the latest preview to the November 4 release of the expanded Deluxe reissue of the project.
Upon its original release, “Scarecrow” – which included singles like “Lonely ‘Ol Night”, “Minutes To Memories” and “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock)” – reached No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than 5 million copies in the region.
The “Scarecrow Deluxe” reissue will be available as a box set including 2 CDs of newly-remixed and remastered songs plus previously unreleased alternate versions, a booklet full of rare photographs and all new liner notes by acclaimed author and music critic Anthony DeCurtis.
Check out a Super Deluxe Edition at Amazon here and a 2022 remix edition here.
John Mellencamp “Scarecrow Deluxe”
Release date: November 4
CD1
01. Rain On The Scarecrow
02. Grandma’s Theme
03. Small Town
04. Minutes To Memories
05. Lonely Ol’ Night
06. The Face Of The Nation
07. Justice And Independence ‘85
08. Between A Laugh And A Tear
09. Rumbleseat
10. You’ve Got To Stand For Somethin’
11. R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock)
12. The Kind Of Fella I Am
13. Small Town (Acoustic Version)
CD2
01. Under The Boardwalk
02. Lonely Ol’ Night (Rough Mix)
03. Between A Laugh And A Tear (Writer’s Demo)
04. Carolina Shag
05. Cold Sweat
06. Rumbleseat (Writer’s Demo)
07. Smart Guys
08. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock) (Rough Mix)
09. Minutes To Memories (Rough Mix)
10. Shama Lama Ding Dong
11. Small Town (Writer’s Demo)
John Mellencamp is streaming a lyric video for “Carolina Shag”, a previously-unreleased track recorded during sessions for his 1985 album, “Scarecrow.”
The song is one of several bonus tracks included in the November 4 release of an expanded Deluxe reissue of the project, which originally reached No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than 5 million copies in the region.
The “Scarecrow Deluxe” reissue will be issued as a box set including 2 CDs of newly-remixed and remastered songs plus previously unreleased alternate versions, a booklet full of rare photographs and all new liner notes by acclaimed author and music critic Anthony DeCurtis.
Mellencamp’s latest studio album is 2022’s “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack”, which features multiple songs co-written with and featuring Bruce Springsteen.
Pick up your copy of "Scarecrow Deluxe" now at Amazon here
John Mellencamp “Scarecrow Deluxe”
Release date: November 4
CD1
01. Rain On The Scarecrow
02. Grandma’s Theme
03. Small Town
04. Minutes To Memories
05. Lonely Ol’ Night
06. The Face Of The Nation
07. Justice And Independence ‘85
08. Between A Laugh And A Tear
09. Rumbleseat
10. You’ve Got To Stand For Somethin’
11. R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock)
12. The Kind Of Fella I Am
13. Small Town (Acoustic Version)
CD2
01. Under The Boardwalk
02. Lonely Ol’ Night (Rough Mix)
03. Between A Laugh And A Tear (Writer’s Demo)
04. Carolina Shag
05. Cold Sweat
06. Rumbleseat (Writer’s Demo)
07. Smart Guys
08. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock) (Rough Mix)
09. Minutes To Memories (Rough Mix)
10. Shama Lama Ding Dong
11. Small Town (Writer’s Demo)
John Mellencamp is sharing multiple versions of his classic hit, “Small Town”, as a preview to the November 4 release of an expanded Deluxe reissue of his 1985 album, “Scarecrow.”
The Indiana rocker is streaming a writer’s demo, an acoustic take and a new 2022 remix of the song from his eighth studio record, which reached No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than 5 million copies in the region; the set also included the hit singles "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to '60s Rock)" and “Lonely Ol’ Night.”
The “Scarecrow Deluxe” reissue will be issued as a box set including 2 CDs of newly-remixed and remastered songs plus previously unreleased bonus tracks and alternate versions, a booklet full of rare photographs and all new liner notes by acclaimed author and music critic Anthony DeCurtis.
Check out a Super Deluxe Edition at Amazon here and a 2022 remix edition here.
Mellencamp’s latest studio album is 2022’s “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack”, which features multiple songs co-written with and featuring Bruce Springsteen.
The singer will next be seen performing at Farm Aid 2022 in Raleigh, NC on September 24.
John Mellencamp “Scarecrow Deluxe”
Release date: November 4
CD1
01. Rain On The Scarecrow
02. Grandma’s Theme
03. Small Town
04. Minutes To Memories
05. Lonely Ol’ Night
06. The Face Of The Nation
07. Justice And Independence ‘85
08. Between A Laugh And A Tear
09. Rumbleseat
10. You’ve Got To Stand For Somethin’
11. R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock)
12. The Kind Of Fella I Am
13. Small Town (Acoustic Version)
CD2
01. Under The Boardwalk
02. Lonely Ol’ Night (Rough Mix)
03. Between A Laugh And A Tear (Writer’s Demo)
04. Carolina Shag
05. Cold Sweat
06. Rumbleseat (Writer’s Demo)
07. Smart Guys
08. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’s Rock) (Rough Mix)
09. Minutes To Memories (Rough Mix)
10. Shama Lama Ding Dong
11. Small Town (Writer’s Demo)
John Mellencamp is joined by Bruce Springsteen on “Did You Say Such A Thing”, the latest single from his new album, “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack.”
The pairing was first heard last fall on the album’s lead single, “Wasted Days”, and Springsteen also appears on the project’s closing track, “A Life Full Of Rain.”
"Bruce came to Indiana and stayed at my house,” Mellencamp tells USA Today. “I have a studio (nearby). He stayed for four or five days. Bruce is a good guy. He’s a sweet guy, and I think the world of him. We come from very similar backgrounds – small towns.
"Bruce and I have known each other since we were kids, but I was always kind of considered the poor man’s Springsteen. That didn’t bother me. I thought it was just lazy journalism. But Bruce and I have grown to be almost brothers, and I love the guy. He’s been an inspiration and I told him, you made me work harder, I’ve gotta compete with that. Bruce was a blessing to me all along. Maybe I didn’t see it that way, but I do now."
The 2022 album marks Mellencamp’s 25th studio release and first since the 2018 covers project, “Other’s People’s Stuff.”
You can stream “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack” in full here.
John Mellencamp is streaming his new album, “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack”, in sync with its release on January 21.
The project presents a dozen new songs, including three with Bruce Springsteen, with whom Mellencamp shared the set’s lead single, “Wasted Days”, back in September.
“I still make albums, even though there’s not a lot of demand for albums in today’s singles world,” the rocker tells the Wall Street Journal. “I still look at albums as a distinctive piece of work, not just a bunch of songs.”
“I kind of looked at it when I was putting it together as this is one guy speaking,” Mellencamp reveals to Forbes. “So all the songs are really one guy speaking, as opposed to there's this song and that song, and this song, and that song. It's just one guy talking about his life, his future, his self.”
Mellencamp recently issued the track, “Chasing Rainbows”, as the latest preview of the album ahead of its arrival, and has now released another song with Springsteen, “Did You Say Such A Thing”, alongside the album’s release.
John Mellencamp “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack”
Release date: January 21
01 – "I Always Lie To Strangers"
02 – "Driving In The Rain"
03 – "I Am A Man That Worries"
04 – "Streets Of Galilee"
05 – "Sweet Honey Brown"
06 – "Did You Say Such A Thing" (with Bruce Springsteen)
07 – "Gone So Soon"
08 – "Wasted Days" (with Springsteen)
09 – "Simply A One-Eyed Jack"
10 – "Chasing Rainbows"
11 – "Lie To Me"
12 – "A Life Full Of Rain" (with Springsteen)
John Mellencamp will release his new album, “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack”, on January 21.
The project delivers a dozen new songs from the Indiana rocker – including three with Bruce Springsteen, with whom he shared the set’s lead single,“Wasted Days”, back in September.
“I worked on three songs on John’s album and I spent some time in Indiana with him,” shared Springsteen earlier this year, reports Rolling Stone. “I love John a lot. He’s a great songwriter and I have become very close [with him] and had a lot of fun with him. I sang a little bit on his record.”
The 2022 album marks Mellencamp’s 25th studio release and first since the 2018 covers project, “Other’s People’s Stuff.”
The singer has issued a lyric video for the set’s latest preview, “Chasing Rainbows.”
John Mellencamp “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack”
Release date: January 21, 2022
01 – "I Always Lie To Strangers"
02 – "Driving In The Rain"
03 – "I Am A Man That Worries"
04 – "Streets Of Galilee"
05 – "Sweet Honey Brown"
06 – "Did You Say Such A Thing" (with Bruce Springsteen)
07 – "Gone So Soon"
08 – "Wasted Days" (with Springsteen)
09 – "Simply A One-Eyed Jack"
10 – "Chasing Rainbows"
11 – "Lie To Me"
12 – "A Life Full Of Rain" (with Springsteen)
John Mellencamp is joined by Bruce Springsteen on his newly-released single, “Wasted Days.”
A video for the track from the Indiana rocker’s forthcoming album was filmed by director Thom Zimny earlier this month in New Jersey.
“I worked on three songs on John’s album and I spent some time in Indiana with him,” shared Springsteen earlier this year, reports Rolling Stone. “I love John a lot. He’s a great songwriter and I have become very close [with him] and had a lot of fun with him. I sang a little bit on his record.”
Due next year, Mellencamp’s latest project marks his 25th studio release and first since the 2018 covers album, “Other’s People’s Stuff.”
The April 11 live-streamed virtual benefit concert, “At Home With Farm Aid” – featuring Neil Young, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews – raised over $500,000 for American family farmers impacted by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Streamed live by hennemusic and hosted by Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, the webcast – also broadcast via AXS TV – saw each of the players dial in from their own homes and studios to deliver unique live performances of classic tracks.
The evening’s many highlights included Nelson and his sons performing his signature hit “On The Road Again” and “I Thought About You, Lord"; Matthews covering Nelson’s “Ain’t It Funny How Time Slips Away,” as well as the fan-favorite “Satellite,” and his new song “Windows;” Mellencamp performing “Jack And Diane” and “Rain On The Scarecrow;” and Young performing “Vampire Blues” and “Helpless."
The money raised from the event is helping Farm Aid invest in farmer-led solutions to the COVID-19 crisis: making emergency grants to farmers and ranchers in need; creating comprehensive resources for farmers; connecting farmers to legal, financial, and mental health support resources; supporting local, state, and national farm organizations; and advocating for COVID-19 recovery funds and resources from the federal government for short-term relief and long-term resilience.
To make a donation to Farm Aid, please visit farmaid.org.
“If you’ve already donated, thank you,” says organizers. “If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time to provide immediate assistance to farmers and ranchers who are struggling.”
Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews teamed up to raise funds for US family farmers during the global health crisis with a live-stream concert event, “At Home With Farm Aid”, on April 11.
Streamed live by hennemusic and hosted by Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, the webcast – also broadcast via AXS TV – saw each of the players dial in from their own homes and studios to deliver unique live performances.
Matthews opened the program with “Funny How Time Slips Away”, a 1961 hit for Billy Walker that was written by Willie and has been covered by a number of artists through the years; “Satellite”, from his 1994 debut, “Under The Table And Dreaming” was followed by 2002’s “Bartender” before the singer wrapped up his set with a newly-written tune, “Windows.”
From his home base in Indiana, Mellencamp performed 2010’s “Save Some Time To Dream”, an abbreviated version of his 1982 smash, “Jack & Diane”, and 2008’s “Longest Days” before closing with 1985’s “Rain On The Scarecrow.”
Fresh from posting the third edition of his home concert series, “Fireside Sessions”, Young began his three-song performance with the “On The Beach” track, “Vampire Blues”, before delivering “Love And Only Love” from 1990’s “Ragged Glory”, and ending with the CSNY fave, “Helpless.”
Nelson and his sons urged viewers to donate to Farm Aid before running through three songs of their own, including Willie’s 1996 tune, “I Thought About You, Lord”; “Hands On The Wheel” from his 1975 classic, “Red Headed Stranger”, was next and followed by the webcast’s closing track, “On The Road Again.”
American farmers are facing a new set of challenges due to the current global health crisis, according to Nelson.
“The coronavirus has disrupted our entire country and is a grave threat to all of us,” says Willie. “One of its many impacts is that it has helped us to better see the value of essential people like healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, delivery truck drivers, and farmers and ranchers.
“Farm Aid has worked for 35 years to build a family farm centered agricultural system, and we are here now to support farmers and ranchers in this crisis, without whom we could not eat. The time to build a resilient family farm food system is now!”
To make a donation so that Farm Aid can support and strengthen the homegrown farm industry, please visit farmaid.org.
hennemusic is pleased to deliver a live stream of “At Home With Farm Aid”, a concert event in support of American farmers that features performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews.
Hosted by Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, the project sees the four Farm Aid board members are teaming up to raise funds for US family farmers during the global health crisis as each of the players join in from their own homes and studios to deliver unique live performances.
For more than three decades, Farm Aid has worked diligently to build a dynamic family farm-centered agricultural system benefiting farms both big and small.
Now, with COVID-19 presenting farmers across America with a new set of challenges to overcome, Farm Aid is responding immediately to invest in farmer-led solutions to the COVID-19 crisis; make emergency grants to farmers and ranchers in need; create comprehensive resources for farmers; connect farmers to legal, financial, and mental health support resources; support local, state, and national farm organizations; and advocate for COVID-19 recovery funds and resources from the federal government for short-term relief and long-term resilience.
“The coronavirus has disrupted our entire country and is a grave threat to all of us,” says Nelson. “One of its many impacts is that it has helped us to better see the value of essential people like healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, delivery truck drivers, and farmers and ranchers.
“Farm Aid has worked for 35 years to build a family farm centered agricultural system, and we are here now to support farmers and ranchers in this crisis, without whom we could not eat. The time to build a resilient family farm food system is now!”
To make a donation so that Farm Aid can support and strengthen the homegrown farm industry, please visit farmaid.org.
Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews are teaming up to raise funds for US family farmers during the global health crisis with a live stream concert event, “At Home With Farm Aid.”
Hosted by Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah, the Saturday, April 11 hour-long live stream via farmaid.org and AXS TV broadcast (starting at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT) will feature each of the players as they dial in from their own homes and studios to deliver unique live performances.
For more than three decades, Farm Aid has worked diligently to build a dynamic family farm-centered agricultural system benefiting farms both big and small. Now, with COVID-19 presenting farmers across America with a new set of challenges to overcome, Farm Aid is responding immediately to invest in farmer-led solutions to the COVID-19 crisis; make emergency grants to farmers and ranchers in need; create comprehensive resources for farmers; connect farmers to legal, financial, and mental health support resources; support local, state, and national farm organizations; and advocate for COVID-19 recovery funds and resources from the federal government for short-term relief and long-term resilience.
“The coronavirus has disrupted our entire country and is a grave threat to all of us,” says Nelson. “One of its many impacts is that it has helped us to better see the value of essential people like healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, delivery truck drivers, and farmers and ranchers.
“Farm Aid has worked for 35 years to build a family farm centered agricultural system, and we are here now to support farmers and ranchers in this crisis, without whom we could not eat. The time to build a resilient family farm food system is now!”
To make a donation so that Farm Aid can support and strengthen farmers, please visit farmaid.org.
AXS-TV is also airing a “Best Of Farm Aid 2019” special on Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Dave Matthews have been announced as headliners for Farm Aid 2019.
The four Farm Aid board members will be on hand for the September 21 event at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI, where they’ll be joined by a lineup that will include Bonnie Raitt, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, and Tanya Tucker, among others, with more artists to be revealed later this summer.
The organization says the 2019 edition of the annual festival “underscores the severe crisis in farm country” in an economic climate similar to the one that sparked the first Farm Aid concert in 1985.
Median farm income is expected to be -$1,449 in 2019, and while net farm income this year is projected to be 8% higher than prior year levels, it will remain among the bottom 25% of all time. Farmer stress also is growing, with the risk of depression and suicide among people working in agriculture increasing as compared to the general population. Calls to Farm Aid’s farmer hotline have borne this out, with a 109% increase in calls in 2018.
“With devastating weather, low prices and harmful farm and trade policies, America’s family farmers are facing immense challenges to hold on to their farms. It’s not right … family farmers are essential for all of us,” says Farm Aid President and Founder Willie Nelson. “By bringing our festival to the heart of the struggle, we will stand side by side with farmers. At Farm Aid 2019, we’ll highlight solutions and show our support for family farmers’ contributions to our health, economy and environment.”
“We’re bringing Farm Aid to the heartland because we need to show the country what’s happening to the people who grow our food and take care of our soil and water,” adds Mellencamp. “We want family farmers to know that we won’t let them go down without a fight. And neither should you – farmers need us, and we need farmers.”
Beyond the music, Farm Aid will host Homegrown Concessions that showcase family farm-sourced ingredients at all the festival’s food stands.
A limited number of pre-sale tickets will be made available for sale beginning Wednesday, July 10 at 10 a.m. CDT via farmaid.org/festival, with general public tickets going on sale Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. CDT.
Since the first Farm Aid concert in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on the land, the non-profit organization has raised $57 million to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture.
A man was arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department on February 7 for breaking into the Indiana home of John Mellencamp.
According to The Seymour Tribune, police responded to an alarm at the residence at 6 a.m. after Robert Carter drove through an entry gate and kicked in the door of the rocker’s home, where he was found and taken into custody.
Police say Carter admitted to kicking in the door of the primary residence, and told officers he was there to “arrest Mellencamp for supporting a government” which Carter did not support.
No one was at the home at the time of the incident.
Carter was arrested on a Level 4 felony charge of burglary, a Level 6 felony charge of residential entry and a Level 6 felony charge of criminal trespassing; a Level 4 felony carries a sentence of between two and 12 years, if convicted.
Police confirmed that Carter had also been arrested the day before the incident at Mellencamp’s on a misdemeanor charge of possession of a handgun without a license after his recent social media posts prompted an advisory to law enforcement to be watchful of him, according to a news release.
On the day Carter was found in Mellencamp’s home, the singer opened up a US tour in support of his latest album, “Other People’s Stuff”, in South Bend, IN.
Culled from seminal albums, compilations, unearthed sessions and documentaries, the project presents a collection of previously-released tracks Mellencamp recorded between 1993 and 2018.
John Mellencamp’s latest album, “Other People’s Stuff”, has delivered the Indiana rocker his highest US chart position in a decade.
Culled from seminal albums, compilations, unearthed sessions and documentaries, the project presents a collection of previously-released tracks Mellencamp recorded between 1993 and 2018.
According to Billboard, Mellencamp’s 24th studio set debuts at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 with 44,000 units sold – nearly all from traditional album sales – while marking his first appearance in the Top 10 since 2008’s “Life, Death, Love And Freedom” also reached the No. 7 position.
The project’s first-week results were bolstered by sales generated from a concert ticket/album sale redemption offer with the singer’s upcoming US tour; dubbed “The John Mellencamp Show”, the series will begin in South Bend, IN on February 7.
Mellencamp made headlines last month with news that he became engaged to actress Meg Ryan, who revealed the news via her social media sites with a hand-drawn doodle of the couple accompanied by the caption, “ENGAGED!”
The pair have dated on and off since 2010; it will be the fourth marriage for the 67-year-old Mellencamp and the second for Ryan, 57, who was previously wed to fellow actor Dennis Quaid.
John Mellencamp “Other People’s Stuff”
Release date: December 7
01. “To The River” (originally from 1993’s Human Wheels)
02. “Gambling Bar Room Blues” (originally from 1997’s The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers – A Tribute)
03. “Teardrops Will Fall” (originally from 2003’s Trouble No More)
04. “In My Time of Dying” (originally from 1997’s Rough Harvest)
05. “Mobile Blue” (originally from 2017’s Sad Clowns & Hillbillies)
06. “Eyes On The Prize” (originally performed at The White House in 2010)
07. “Dark As A Dungeon (originally from the 2017 National Geographic Channel documentary From the Ashes)
08. “Stones in My Passway” (originally from 2003’s Trouble No More)
09. “Wreck of the Old 97” (originally from 2004’s The Rose and The Briar)
10. “I Don’t Know Why I Love You” (originally from 2003’s An Interpretation of Stevie Wonder’s Songs)
Actress Meg Ryan has announced her engagement to rocker John Mellencamp.
According to Billboard, Ryan revealed the news via her social media sites on Thursday with a hand-drawn doodle of the couple accompanied by the caption, “ENGAGED!”
The couple have dated on and off since 2010.
Mellencamp, 67, has previously been married three times, while this will be the second marriage for Ryan, 56, who was previously wed to fellow actor Dennis Quaid.
"I can confirm John Mellencamp and Meg Ryan are engaged," a rep for Mellencamp told Billboard.
The project will deliver a collection of classic tracks by Mellencamp as culled from his seminal albums, compilations, unearthed sessions and documentaries.
