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  • New Mellencamp Song Included On TV Soundtrack

    A brand new Mellencamp song, "Someday The Rains Will Fall" was released Nov 3 on NCIS: The Official TV Soundtrack - Vol. 2 . Additional artists included on the soundtrack are Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Joss Stone, and Norah Jones. This featured Mellencamp song, recorded in San Antonio, TX over [...]
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    Fetched: December 04, 2009, 1:58am EST

  • 1,000,000 to join, my Dad, John Mellencamp will quit smoking

    I came across this group on my Facebook page this afternoon. Apparently one of John's sons, seemingly Speck, started this group in an effort to get 1 million people to join so his Dad will quit smoking. As if 1 million people can convince John Mellencamp to do anything. Mr. Mellencamp has been [...]
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    Fetched: November 29, 2009, 7:58pm EST

  • Mellencamp’s Farm Aid Appearance

    John Mellencamp, along with Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews, joined forces in St. Louis, MO on Oct 4, hosting their annual concert to support the Farm Aid initiative. That initiative, started in the mid eighties to save family farms in foreclosure, has evolved and [...]
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    Fetched: November 01, 2009, 4:58am EST

  • Mellencamp Nominated For Songwriters Hall of Fame

    John Mellencamp has been nominated, along with Elvis Costello, Lou Reed, and Leonard Cohen, to name a few, for induction into the 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Two performing songwriters will be picked along with three non performing artists. A full list of both performing and non-performing candidates can be [...]
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    Fetched: October 23, 2009, 1:58pm EDT

  • Mellencamp R.O.C.K.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DVD Set

    Time Life is releasing a nine DVD collection of  live Rock and Roll  performances commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. John Mellencamp, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is included in several performances being released on the nine DVD set, including the 1996 Concert For The Rock [...]
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    Fetched: October 19, 2009, 1:58pm EDT

  • Farm Aid Brings Concert Back To Midwest

    John Mellencamp will once again join board members Wille Nelson, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews headlining this year's Farm Aid concert event  at Verizon Wireless Ampitheater in Maryland Heights, MO, near St. Louis on Oct 4, 2009. Additional artists scheduled include Jamey Johnson, Wilco, Jason Mraz, and Gretchen Wilson among others. DirectTV's the [...]
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    Fetched: September 28, 2009, 1:58am EDT

  • Mellencamp Goes Back In Time To Record New Tunes

    John Mellencamp is not one to pigeon hole himself when it comes to recording music. His latest project is no exception. His upcoming release, slated for distribution sometime next year, was recorded over the summer at three various historic locations. Fourteen songs in all, captured, as John says, in "beautiful mono" by [...]
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    Fetched: September 02, 2009, 1:59am EDT

  • Mellencamp’s “X” Factor

    John Mellencamp has been rolling the rock up the proverbial hill all summer long it seems.  He just finished a minor league ballpark tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson . Along with his road travels, he also has been recording songs for his upcoming record "No Better Than This."  John's journey in [...]
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    Fetched: August 17, 2009, 1:59am EDT

  • Guitarist Marks 30 Years As Mellencamp Band Member

    Bloomington resident guitarist Mike Wanchic discusses, in part, the happenstance that led him to join forces and partner with John Mellencamp over 30 years ago. In a telephone interview with William Kerns, Lubbock Online, Mike's Chance Meeting At The Tarantula happened as follows: His introduction to Mellencamp arrived in two stages. When he graduated [...]
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    Fetched: August 14, 2009, 4:59pm EDT

  • Mellencamp Band Members Join Bike Club

    Mellencamp band members, specifically Mike Wanchic and Andy York, have found a pastime for their downtime while on the road with John Mellencamp...a bicycle group! They join Mickey Raphael, Willie Nelson's harmonica player, as Jim Bessman with examiner.com writes: Key players in the Mellencamp and Nelson factions of this summer’s The Bob' [...]
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    Fetched: August 11, 2009, 1:59pm EDT

  • A Tweet Tour For John Mellencamp

    It's no big secret John Mellencamp is on one of the hottest tours this summer, the Bob Dylan tour, along with Willie Nelson and opening act The Wiyos. The social site, twitter, as well as John's website mellencamp.com, the blogosphere, and a number of other social sites, are providing details [...]
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    Fetched: August 10, 2009, 4:59am EDT

  • For The Children

    It's days like these when the desire to hear the music of John Mellencamp transcends mere passion and becomes a need so strong, it's almost like an addict with their drug of choice. And forget almost, the need is just that strong sometimes. Today though, I just don't know which song' [...]
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    Fetched: August 04, 2009, 10:59am EDT

  • Mellencamp Continues Work On “No Better Than This”

    "No Better Than This" is the working title of John Mellencamp's upcoming studio release. Work continues on the new record with a recent stop at Sun Studio in Memphis. Jim Bessman, a contributor to mellencamp.com, writes:  During off days, he’s busy recording No Better Than This, his studio album follow-up to his acclaimed album from [...]
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    Fetched: August 01, 2009, 4:58am EDT

  • Take Some Time to Dream

                   Mellencamp took the stage last night in Dayton, Ohio and debuted a brand new song, recorded just days ago, "Take Some Time to Dream." I did not attend the show, but I did receive a phone call from my best Mellenbud, who let me listen along. Although I would rather [...]
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    Fetched: July 11, 2009, 10:59pm EDT

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                   Mellencamp took the stage last night in Dayton, Ohio and debuted a brand new song, recorded just days ago, "Take Some Time to Dream." I did not attend the show, but I did receive a phone call from my best Mellenbud, who let me listen along. Although I would rather [...]
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    Fetched: July 11, 2009, 7:59pm EDT

  • Road Trippin’

    Wednesday, July 1 had me on the road again to Sauget, IL for the July 2 Bob Dylan minor league ballpark tour date with John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, and opening act  The Wiyos. I purchased a presale ticket for this show, one that allowed a 30 minute early access to the field. As I [...]
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    Fetched: July 04, 2009, 10:59am EDT

  • Mellencamp Writes Seger Book Foreword

    A book about Bob Seger, due to be released Oct 15, is a collaboration between photographer Thomas Weschler and music writer Gary Graff, titled "Travelin' Man." John Mellencamp has written the foreword for the book , appropriately named after the song that completely took Mellencamp's collective breath away, "Ramblin' Gamblin''" [...]
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    Fetched: June 19, 2009, 1:59am EDT

  • Mellencamp Writes Seger Book Forward

    A book about Bob Seger, due to be released Oct 15, is a collaboration between photographer Thomas Weschler and music writer Gary Graff, titled "Travelin' Man." John Mellencamp has written the forward for the book , appropriately named after the song that completely took Mellencamp's collective breath away, "Ramblin' Gamblin''" [...]
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    Fetched: June 17, 2009, 7:59am EDT

  • “Life Death LIVE and Freedom” Cover Art Revealed

    An official press release has been issued, as well as the cover art for John Mellencamp's upcoming LIVE album, due to be released on June 23. As reported on mellencamp.com: Live Death LIVE and Freedom June 23, 2009 Hear Music "Long before the release of the album that would eventually be titled "Life Death ... [...]
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    Fetched: June 05, 2009, 1:59pm EDT

  • “Ghost Brothers Of Darkland County” Coming To Life

    Updated information on the musical theater collaboration between John Mellencamp and Stephen King has been posted on mellencamp.com The production of the "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" CD/book package is slated to commence on June 15, when producer T Bone Burnett begins laying down the tracks in Los Angeles for the [...]
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    Fetched: June 02, 2009, 4:59am EDT

  • Mellencamp To Release “Road Tested” Live Record

    Mark your calendars for June 23! It's official, John Mellencamp will release a live recording of tunes from last year's winter and summer tour. All the details are in following press release: "Life Death LIVE and Freedom," an 8-song live companion collection featuring many of the key songs from John ... [...]
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    Fetched: May 20, 2009, 10:59pm EDT

  • Mellencamp Interview on “CMT Radio Live”

    John Mellencamp, along with Karen Fairchild, sat down with "CMT Radio Live" host Cody Alan (you can find Cody on twitter) in Nashville several weeks ago to discuss a variety of topics including John's new video, "A Ride Back Home," which features Karen as well. A major portion of the [...]
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    Fetched: May 19, 2009, 11:00am EDT

  • Bob Dylan Adds Tour Dates

    John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson join Bob Dylan this year for a tour primarily being held at minor league ballparks around the country. Three additional dates have been added to the previously announced tour, where John joins Bob and Willie in Sauget, IL on July 2. In a recently posted [...]
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    Fetched: May 18, 2009, 1:59am EDT

  • A Year of Anticipated Mellencamp Music

    John Mellencamp's plate seems to be full and I love it! Details provided on his website lay stake that our ipods, CD players, laptops or whatever device used to listen to music will be humming with John at the wheel. THE BOX SET has tentatively been given a working ... [...]
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    Fetched: May 13, 2009, 2:00pm EDT

  • Mellencamp Celebrates Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday

    John Mellencamp joined a host of artists at Sunday's Madison Square Garden show, "The Clearwater Concert: Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders," in conjuction with celebrating Pete Seeger's 90th birthday benefiting the nonprofit agency he started ~  to raise awareness in regard to the Hudson River. John, as ... [...]
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    Fetched: May 05, 2009, 2:00am EDT

  • Mellencamp Pre-Sale Ticket Extravaganza

    Did you purchase your pre-sale ticket for this summer's concert blow-out? Bob Dylan, along with John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson, are on the road this summer touring the minor league ballparks, from the east coast to the west coast. Additional shows, according to some reports I've seen, are being added' [...]
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    Fetched: April 29, 2009, 11:00am EDT

  • Mellencamp summer tour announced

    From Mellencamp.com: Bob Dylan has just announced an ambitious lineup for this year’s summer concert tour. Along with fellow troubadour Willie Nelson, this summer, The Bob Dylan Show will also feature John Mellencamp, marking just the second time in the past 24 years that these three performers have shared the concert [...]
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    Fetched: April 24, 2009, 2:00pm EDT

  • Mellencamp Video Receives CMT Nomination

     John Mellencamp's "My Sweet Love" video, one which features "Little Big Town's" KarenFairchild, recently received a CMT nomination in the "Wide Open Country" videocategory. This category features artists. The nomination is due, in part, to the highvisibility the video received on CMT's segment with the same name. The website describes' [...]
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    Fetched: April 17, 2009, 2:00am EDT

  • John Mellencamp Continues Work On New Record

    Pssst. John Mellencamp, according to mellencamp.com, seems to be working on his next record, one tentatively being named  "No Better Than This." He has written thirty new songs, all on the shelf, so to speak, with 20 of them being worked as demos. John and his lead guitarist, Andy York, [...]
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    Fetched: April 08, 2009, 3:04am EDT

  • NPR’s “Fresh Air” Interviews John Mellencamp

    Terry Gross, host of NPR's Peabody award winning "Fresh Air" program, will conduct an in depth interview with John Mellencamp, scheduled to air on Tuesday, March 31! Terry sits down with John, his first major interview since the presidential election, for a question and answer session.  Also, expect to hear [...]
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    Fetched: March 31, 2009, 2:04am EDT

  • The State Of The Music Business: On John Mellencamp’s Mind

    John Mellencamp has posted an open letter on his website. He has a lot on his mind in regards to the music business, i.e. where it was 25 years or so ago compared to where it is now. Reader response to John's letter has been incredible, some positive and some [...]
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    Fetched: March 29, 2009, 2:03pm EDT

  • The Story Behind “The Lonesome Jubilee” Cover Sleeve

    I knew there was a reason I always liked this album cover. The following article, written by Mike Leonard of the Bloomington-Herald Times, as well as a report on mellencamp.com, explains, after 22 years, the "who" sitting beside John Mellencamp on "The Lonesome Jubilee" cover. http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2009/03/20/scene.qp-7073393.sto [...]
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    Fetched: March 21, 2009, 4:03am EDT

  • Summer Tour and a New Album!

    Mellencamp.com announced plans for John Mellencamp's Summer Tour. John will share top billing with two other major artists, playing minor league baseball fields from early July through the end of August. Check here for updates coming soon! Mellencamp.com also reports that during the tour, John hopes to cut a new album, [...]
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    Fetched: March 20, 2009, 1:03am EDT

  • John Mellencamp: A Benefit Concert Celebrating Pete Seeger

    John Mellencamp will be joining a host of musicians, at least 40 in all,  including Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, Steve Earle, and many others to celebrate Pete Seeger's 90th birthday at Madison Square Gardens on May 3, 2009. The concert, referenced as The ...' [...]
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    Fetched: March 18, 2009, 11:03pm EDT

  • Cover Me

    Well, not exactly me. A recent report in the news regarding the death of Jimmy Boyd, a singer that took "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" to the top of the Billboard charts in 1952 at the young age of 12 had this fan reflecting on John Mellencamp's cover of [...]
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    Fetched: March 16, 2009, 3:04am EDT

  • CMT Insider News Covers Mellencamp Video Shoot

    CMT Insider News posted on their site a two minute segment on last week's videotaping of "A Ride Back Home" at IU's Beck Chapel. John Mellencamp and Karen Fairchild, from the country group"Little Big Town," share their thoughts on shooting the video and the meaning behind the song. This is [...]
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    Fetched: February 27, 2009, 12:04pm EST

  • Indiana University Hosts Mellencamp Video Shoot

    John Mellencamp was seen meandering the campus of Indiana University on President's Day. He was not attending classes or even catching an IU basketball game from his court side seat. What brought him to campus? A video he was shooting at Beck Chapel, along with country singer Karen Fairchild ... [...]
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    Fetched: February 19, 2009, 12:03am EST

  • “A Ride Back Home” Video Shoot at IU’s Beck Chapel

    (written by Jim Bessman and posted on mellencamp.com) Monday's shoot for John's video for "A Ride Back Home" has received extensive press coverage, and it's easy to see why. Incredibly, it was John's 49th video clip, and it was shot at the nondenominational Beck Chapel on the Indiana University campus ... [...]
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    Fetched: February 18, 2009, 10:01pm EST

  • “Maybell” Inspires Martin Signature Crafted Mellencamp Guitar

    An update added to John Mellencamp's website provides some fantastic photos of the recent release of a signature guitar crafted by CF Martin Guitar. Personal insight behind the design are provided in the feature as well as some great photos of the guitar. Not to be missed? A picture of' [...]
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    Fetched: February 11, 2009, 4:03am EST

  • Martin Unveils Signature John Mellencamp Guitar

    It was announced in Sept. 2008 on mellencamp.com that CF Martin & Co. would be releasing a custom made John Mellencamp Signature Edition guitar fashioned after a favorite 12 fret parlor guitar John owns and refers to as "Maybell."  The guitar was featured at the recent 2009 NAMM show, and [...]
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    Fetched: February 09, 2009, 2:04am EST

  • NCIS:Official TV Soundtrack to Include Troubled Land

       "NCIS" Makes Troubled Land "Official" John's recording of "Troubled Land," which was heard in a crucial scene of the recent "NCIS" episode "Collateral Damage," will be included in a new 2-CD set of songs from the hit CBS-TV series. "NCIS: The Official TV Soundtrack," which CBS Records releases on Feb. 10, [...]
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    Fetched: February 02, 2009, 11:05pm EST

  • We Are One: John Mellencamp and Kenny Aronoff

    Kenny Aronoff is one of the music industries most sought after and influential drummers. In 1980, he joined John Mellencamp's band, recording more than 10 albums and touring with him for over 15 years. In the years since, Kenny has played with many other rock icons, including John Fogerty, Smashing' [...]
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    Fetched: January 26, 2009, 10:06pm EST

  • “Spectacle:Elvis Costello With…John Mellencamp”

    In Washington, D.C. during the Obama inaugural festivities, John was asked about his appearance on Elvis Costello's Sundance Channel series "Spectacle:Elvis Costello With..." which airs on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 9 PM ET. “It was an honor and a joy to be on that show,” he said. “Elvis Costello is [...]
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    Fetched: January 20, 2009, 9:03pm EST

  • Picture Perfect Performance

    John Mellencamp performed a rousing rendition of "Pink Houses", along with guitarist and band mate Andy York, in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday. An acknowledging finger point by John, assumed to be directed toward President Elect Barack Obama and family, started the song. Part way through,  the set [...]
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    Fetched: January 20, 2009, 2:05am EST

  • Mellencamp Set To Join “We Are One” As Part of Inaugural Ceremonies

    An announcement today on mellencamp.com confirmed John Mellencamp will be joining a host of musical performers as part of the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" presented exclusively on HBO on Sunday, January 18, 2009 (7:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT). Additional musical appearances by Sheryl Crow, James [...]
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    Fetched: January 13, 2009, 3:02am EST

  • Homeward Bound to re-air

    Just got word from producer Anthony Uro at Stage 3 Productions that Biography will air a re-run of "Homeward Bound: John Mellencamp" at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. If you missed it the first time around, it's a nice look back on Mellencamp's "before he was famous" career. Good archival [...]
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    Fetched: January 08, 2009, 6:05pm EST

  • Mellencamp’s Plans for 2009

    According to mellencamp.com, John Mellencamp's tentative plans for 2009 include a live album from either a show during this past summer's stateside tour at "The Greek Theater" in Los Angeles and/or his recent trip to Sydney, Australia, a box set in the works,  a video for "A Ride Back Home" [...]
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    Fetched: January 08, 2009, 2:03am EST

  • A Year In Review

    Time to throw out that proverbial "best of" list as 2008 draws to a close.  Here are my top 10 John Mellencamp highlights for the year, listing my favorite as #1: #10 ~ John kicks off a Canadian tour with Tom Cochrane & Red Rider on Feb 1, 2008 previewing material [...]
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    Fetched: December 28, 2008, 3:03am EST

  • John Mellencamp Posts A Holiday Message

    A personal message from John Mellencamp posted to his WEBSITE relays a heartfelt holiday message to his fans for their support in 2008 and his thoughts on going forward in 2009. A Holiday Message from John ~ "As 2008 draws to a close, I want to thank you all for staying [...]
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    Fetched: December 22, 2008, 3:04am EST

  • Crump Theater Show: One Fan’s Journey

    How daring are you?. . . come to Columbus and try to get in on standby. . . it’s a risk, a big risk, but one that could pay off in the end." These were the words staring up at me from my laptop at 2:00 am ... [...]
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    Fetched: December 12, 2008, 8:03am EST

  • Life Death Love and Freedom: Rolling Stone’s #5 Album of the Year

    Rolling Stone’s list of Top Albums of 2008 has been published and John Mellencamp’s “Life Death Love and Freedom” came in at No. 5. “John Mellencamp’s growling fatalism and T Bone Burnett’s scorched-blues production make this the darkest, most compelling Mellencamp album in years. It is also the perfect run-up to [...]
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    Fetched: December 11, 2008, 10:03am EST

  • Don’t Miss “Homeward Bound: John Mellencamp” This Week

    An A & E Bio Premiere! This week brings the long waited ninety minute "Homeward Bound: John Mellencamp" documentary exploring John's roots as he sets to embark on a musical career spanning 32 years and still counting. The show will premiere on the Bio channel on Thursday, Dec 11 at [...]
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    Fetched: December 09, 2008, 1:08pm EST

  • Documentary: Life Death Love and Freedom

    VH1 Classic to Air "Life, Death, Love and Freedom" Documentary VH1 Classic will show "Life, Death, Love and Freedom," a documentary about Mellencamp's latest album,  beginning Saturday, November 29th. The program will be accompanied by a block of Mellencamp's classic music video clips: Hurts So Good Jack & Diane Pink Houses R.O.C.K. In the USA Small [...]
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    Fetched: November 26, 2008, 2:58pm EST

  • Thanksgiving Special Featuring John Mellencamp

    John Mellencamp’s July 31st concert at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles is the focus of a Thanksgiving Week radio special, to be programmed over some 160 stations nationwide. Wildfire Media and Hear Music's "The John Mellencamp Thanksgiving Special - Live at the Greek" features 35 minutes of music interspersed with [...]
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    Fetched: November 25, 2008, 10:00am EST

  • A Chip Off The Old Block

    Speck Mellencamp, John's younger son, is a chip off the old block. Not that John Mellencamp is old as he will always be timeless to me. To explain, let me rewind to a Rockline Radio interview John was doing to promote "Freedom's Road" a few years ago.  One part of the [...]
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    Fetched: November 25, 2008, 2:58am EST

  • Mellencamp Kicks Off Australian Tour

    John Mellencamp kicked off his Australian tour, his first in 16 years, on Nov 15 at the Sandalford Winery in Caversham, WA. Opening act Sheryl Crow is Down Under for the first time since 1997. The set list from the opening show, as follows, with a special nod to the Aussies [...]
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    Fetched: November 16, 2008, 11:58pm EST

  • Rock for Kids Charity Auction

    John Mellencamp donated an autographed guitar for the 20th Annual Rock For Kids Rock & Roll Charity Auction, held December 5th in Chicago. Rock For Kids provides free, quality year-round music instruction to underprivileged and homeless children of Chicago through the Youth Jam music education program. John signed the Carlo Robelli guitar [...]
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    Fetched: November 15, 2008, 1:58pm EST

  • A Farm Aid Getaway ~ The Concert

    After our historic presidential election last week, and John on his way to Australia to kick off his first tour Down Under since 1992, I think it's about time to wrap up my Farm Aid experience! Saturday, Sept 20 (cont'd)The press conference ended and my next volunteer assignment, for a ... [...]
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    Fetched: November 14, 2008, 3:01am EST

  • If You Missed John on World Cafe

    John Mellencamp was the featured guest on National Public Radio's "World Cafe" on Tuesday, Nov. 11th. The nearly half hour visit featured an in-depth interview along with solo acoustic performances by John of "Longest Days,""Small Town," "A Ride Back Home," and "Troubled Land". Click HERE to listen to John's entire [...]
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    Fetched: November 12, 2008, 11:00am EST

  • John Mellencamp on “World Cafe”

    John Mellencamp is the featured guest on National Public Radio's "World Cafe" on Tuesday, Nov. 11th. The show will include an interview and song performances including "Small Town" and "Longest Days." Produced in Philadelphia, by the University of Pennsylvania's public radio service WXPN, and distributed nationally by National Public Radio (NPR), [...]
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    Fetched: November 10, 2008, 1:58pm EST

  • A & E Bio Special “Homeward Bound: John Mellencamp”

    Be sure to tune in to the A & E Bio channel on Thursday, Dec 11 for an exclusive interview and performance by John. The special focuses on his career and personal life from his early days to the present. As reported on www.mellencamp.com: The John Mellencamp documentary produced for A&E’s Biography [...]
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    Fetched: November 06, 2008, 12:00pm EST

  • Mellencamp Reflects on the Election

    A deeply moved John Mellencamp spoke this morning about the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States “This for me is something I never thought I would see in my life,” said Mellencamp, echoing a feeling common to millions of Americans black and white and all [...]
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    Fetched: November 05, 2008, 6:58pm EST

  • John Mellencamp On”Good Morning America”

    John Mellencamp will be appearing in Orlando, FL on ABC's Good Morning America on Thursday, Oct 30 as part of that show's series focusing on battleground states. His performance will include him singing his second single "Troubled Land" from his latest release "Life Death Love and Freedom." The free public [...]
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    Fetched: October 30, 2008, 2:56am EDT

  • A Farm Aid Getaway ~ The Press Conference

    Saturday, Sept 20 What a great day for a concert! Mother Nature was certainly accommodating...crisp, sunny skies! My day started with an early arrival at the venue to work whatever media duties I was assigned. Turned out help was needed in the press conference area in the Homegrown Village, an interactive [...]
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    Fetched: October 28, 2008, 1:57am EDT

  • A Farm Aid Get Away ~ Pre-Concert

    As promised, I have a few things to share about my 2 day trip to the Boston area to support a great cause, one championed by John for over 23 years, by attending this year's Farm Aid concert at Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA.  This was my fifth Farm Aid [...]
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    Fetched: October 27, 2008, 2:57am EDT

  • Mellencamp Radio Endorsement Supports Barack Obama

    John Mellencamp's voice is being heard in a radio spot airing in this Indiana Hoosier state endorsing Barack Obama with less than two weeks remaining  before the presidential election. You can listen to the 60-second  radio spot HERE. "Hi. This is John Mellencamp; And I've seen a lot of small towns, but ... [...]
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    Fetched: October 23, 2008, 2:01pm EDT

  • Mellencamp Hits the Airwaves in Support of Obama

    As Barack Obama prepares for a rally in Indianapolis this morning, John Mellencamp shows his support in the following radio ad: (Cue guitar strumming) JOHN MELLENCAMP: "Hi. This is John Mellencamp; And I’ve seen a lot of small towns, but now I’m seein' small towns across America dying. "Folks losing their jobs and [...]
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    Fetched: October 23, 2008, 2:01pm EDT

  • Melencamp Hits the Airwaves in Support of Obama

    As Barack Obama prepares for a rally in Indianapolis this morning, John Mellencamp shows his support in the following radio ad: (Cue guitar strumming) JOHN MELLENCAMP: "Hi. This is John Mellencamp; And I’ve seen a lot of small towns, but now I’m seein' small towns across America dying. "Folks losing their jobs and [...]
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    Fetched: October 23, 2008, 11:59am EDT

  • John Mellencamp Featured In Johnny Cash Documentary

    "Johnny Cash's America," a documentary focusing on his politics, beliefs, and influences includes exclusive interviews with Johnny's sister, Joanne, son John Carter Cash and his daughters Cindy and Roseanne Cash. Also included in interviews are childhood friends and band mates along with special appearances by John Mellencamp, former ... [...]
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    Fetched: October 20, 2008, 3:58am EDT

  • Mellencamp releases ‘Troubled Land’ Web video

    The latest John Mellencamp Web-only, homemade video, "Troubled Land" is now available on the front page at Mellencamp.com. The video isn't available for sharing, so go to that site to watch. From the description: It seemed only fitting that on the day that a new CBS News/New York Times poll found [...]
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    Fetched: October 17, 2008, 12:00pm EDT

  • Happy Birthday John!

    Mellenheads across the US honor John Mellencamp today with heartfelt wishes for a Happy Birthday! In years past, fans sent cards, gifts, and presented John with collaborative Birthday projects on this day, hoping to express just what John means to us, how his music has forever changed our lives one ... [...]
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    Fetched: October 07, 2008, 7:58pm EDT

  • John Mellencamp Receives Prestigious “Q Award”

    John Mellencamp was awarded Q Magazine’s prestigious “Classic Songwriter” title at today’s star-studded 2008 Q Awards with Russian Standard Vodka presentation at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Best known in the U.K. for “Jack and Diane,” Mellencamp said in his acceptance speech, “I wrote that song 30 years ago--that ‘Jack and Diane [...]
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    Fetched: October 06, 2008, 6:59pm EDT

  • Mellencamp Featured Performer At YouthAIDS Benefit

    John Mellencamp will be the featured performer Friday evening, Oct 3 at this year's annual YouthAIDS benefit held in Washington., D.C. "The Power Of Music", hosted by Ashley Judd with Sharon Osbourne as Mistress of Ceremonies, will honor Annie Lenox and MTV CEO Judy McGrath. The event will be hosted [...]
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    Fetched: October 02, 2008, 12:59pm EDT

  • Reflections From The Mellencamps On Paul Newman

    John and Elaine posted on mellencamp.com their thoughts and condolences on the recent passing of Paul Newman, a man admired by both but with John his presence as an actor and person had a major influence in his life. Such was the influence, John named his first born son, Hud, [...]
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    Fetched: September 30, 2008, 2:59am EDT

  • John Donates Painting for Endowment Fund

    The Rising Sun-Ohio Chamber of Commerce reports that national musician/artist/philanthropist John Mellencamp has agreed to donate one of his original canvas paintings to the Vicki Mauricio Dilts Endowment Fund, with the painting to be used as a prize for a fundraising raffle held by the Fund. Mr. Mellencamp’s paintings have [...]
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    Fetched: September 29, 2008, 3:00pm EDT

  • John Smokes The Crump Theater

    John Mellencamp was smoking at the Crump Theater last Tuesday for an A & E taping  of an upcoming series "Back Where We Started." I'm not talking cigarettes here, either! John, once again, true to form, performed an incredible high energy show and was in extremely good spirits, talking to [...]
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    Fetched: September 29, 2008, 3:00pm EDT

  • A Key To The City

    John Mellencamp performs at The Crump Theater, in Columbus, In kicking off an A & E upcoming Series "Back Where We Started"  on Tuesday, Sept 23 at 9:00 p.m.  Pre show ceremonies include John receiving a key to the city at 7:30 p.m. You don't want to miss this! The [...]
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    Fetched: September 23, 2008, 1:59am EDT

  • The Crump Theatre Hosting John Mellencamp!

    Johnny Cougar, an unwanted stage moniker concocted by former manager Tony DeFries for the present John Mellencamp, will return to his roots by performing at The Crump Theatre in Columbus, IN on Tuesday, Sept 23, 2008 at 9:00 p.m.  The 700 seat theater will host a new A & E [...]
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    Fetched: September 10, 2008, 2:00pm EDT

  • The Crump Theatre Hosting John Mellencamp !

    Johnny Cougar, an unwanted stage moniker concocted by former manager Tony DeFries for the present John Mellencamp, will return to his roots by performing at The Crump Theatre in Columbus, IN on Tuesday, Sept 23, 2008 at 9:00 p.m.  The 700 seat theater will host a new A & E [...]
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    Fetched: September 10, 2008, 12:59pm EDT

  • Mellencamp Singing For “Notes Of Hope” Benefit

    John Mellencamp will perform on Sept 9, 2008 at the first annual "Notes Of Hope" benefit as part of events surrounding the 7th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.  New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will host the $1,000 a- plate benefit dinner at Cipriani Wall Street, with actor/comedian Dennis Leary [...]
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    Fetched: September 06, 2008, 1:58am EDT

  • A Song, A Guitar, and A WebCam

    John Mellencamp posted to his website  an exclusive video he made using a webcam, covering Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin". Just him and his guitar. The following explanation was released along with the black and white footage: One of the resounding themes of this election year is change. “Change we [...]
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    Fetched: September 04, 2008, 2:58am EDT

  • Farm Aid Concert DirecTV To You

    The Farm Aid 2008 Concert, on Sept. 20, 2008, will be aired commercial free on DirecTV The 101 beginning at 4:00 p.m. and running until 11:00 p.m.  John's set should be within this time frame. He typically brings along the full  band and plays a 45 minute set, on average.  [...]
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    Fetched: September 03, 2008, 2:58am EDT

  • And The Winner Is…

    John Mellencamp is one of the founding members of Farm Aid, a nonprofit organization committed to keeping the family farmers on their land by promoting food from family farmers, growing the good food movement, helping farmer's thrive, and taking action to change the system. John's support and involvement for the [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 10:58pm EDT

  • Meet Cindy

    Mellencamp fan Cindy Briggs joins the team as the newest Mellenblogger. Cindy lives in West Chester, Ohio, with her husband and two sons. She volunteers at her son’s elementary school, working in the media center, as well as pledging her time for her favorite local NPR radio station, working events and [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 10:58pm EDT

  • Meet Cindy

    Mellencamp fan Cindy Briggs joins the team as the newest Mellenblogger. Cindy lives in West Chester, Ohio, with her husband and two sons. She volunteers at her son’s elementary school, working in the media center, as well as pledging her time for her favorite local NPR radio station, working events and [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • Johnny Cougar at The Crump Theater???

    John Mellencamp's publicist, Bob Merlis, reported that a production company toured The Crump Theater in Columbus for a possible location for an A&E Cable Television concert. While he would not comment on A&E's opinion of the venue, he did say the visit was one step in a "process" and any [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • Mellenbloggers wanted

    Hey all, sorry for the infrequency of posts lately. We are looking for a new batch of Mellenbloggers to contribute here. You don't need to be a pro writer or live in Bloomington. You just need to be a die-hard Mellenhead and want to share your news/reviews/opinion about all things John Mellencamp. If [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • No. 7 Billboard debut for ‘Life, Death’

    A news release on JM's new album: JOHN MELLENCAMP’S “LIFE, DEATH, LOVE AND FREEDOM” MOST ACCLAIMED OF HIS CAREER NEW ALBUM SELLS 56,156 COPIES AND DEBUTS AT #7 ON BILLBOARD POP CHARTS John Mellencamp’s newest collection, Life, Death, Love and Freedom, debuts at #7 and has sold more than 56,156 copies in its first [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • New video from tour

    New live video from John Mellencamp's tour: "A Ride Back Home." You can find more videos on JM's official YouTube channel. [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • John Mellencamp to announce Farm Aid concert

    From this Associated Press this A.M.: BOSTON — Farm Aid, the long-running benefit concert, will be held this year in New England for the first time. John Mellencamp is scheduled to hold a news conference in Boston on Tuesday to announce that the show will be held September 20th at the Comcast [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • Mellencamp bio on ‘Biography’

    Lots of Mellencamp news this week, on the eve of the "Life, Death, Love and Freedom" release. From the JM newsletter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Biography: John Mellencamp" to Premier [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • New album video preview, more tour dates

    Great new video preview of "Life, Death, Love and Freedom" posted to YouTube: Australia/New Zealand fall itinerary Nov 15 An Evening On The Green Sandalford Wines, Caversham, WA, Opening Acts: Sheryl Crow, Toby Nov 19 Adelaide Entertainment, Centre Hindmarsh, SA, Opening Acts: Sheryl Crow, Shane Nicholson Nov 21 Rod Laver Arena Melbourne, VIC, Opening Acts: Sheryl Crow, Shane Nicholson Nov 22 A [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • Tour Kicks off with Summerfest, Rolling Stone Review

    Tomorrow night is the opening of the 2008 Summer tour for John Mellencamp.  Lucky fans in the Milwaukee area will be the first to see Mellencamp and his amazing band perform the cuts from his upcoming album, Life, Death, Love & Freedom.  I sure wish I was one of those [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • “My Sweet Love” video

    A new John Mellencamp video, "My Sweet Love," from the album "Life, Death, Love and Freedom," has been posted at relative-way.com. [...]
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    Fetched: August 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • Johnny Cougar at The Crump Theater???

    John Mellencamp's publicist, Bob Merlis, reported that a production company toured The Crump Theater in Columbus for a possible location for an A&E Cable Television concert. While he would not comment on A&E's opinion of the venue, he did say the visit was one step in a "process" and any [...]
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    Fetched: August 24, 2008, 11:59pm EDT

  • Mellenbloggers wanted

    Hey all, sorry for the infrequency of posts lately. We are looking for a new batch of Mellenbloggers to contribute here. You don't need to be a pro writer or live in Bloomington. You just need to be a die-hard Mellenhead and want to share your news/reviews/opinion about all things John Mellencamp. If [...]
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    Fetched: August 15, 2008, 3:13pm EDT

  • No. 7 Billboard debut for ‘Life, Death’

    A news release on JM's new album: JOHN MELLENCAMP’S “LIFE, DEATH, LOVE AND FREEDOM” MOST ACCLAIMED OF HIS CAREER NEW ALBUM SELLS 56,156 COPIES AND DEBUTS AT #7 ON BILLBOARD POP CHARTS John Mellencamp’s newest collection, Life, Death, Love and Freedom, debuts at #7 and has sold more than 56,156 copies in its first [...]
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    Fetched: July 25, 2008, 11:17am EDT

  • New video from tour

    New live video from John Mellencamp's tour: "A Ride Back Home." You can find more videos on JM's official YouTube channel. [...]
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    Fetched: July 22, 2008, 11:17am EDT

  • John Mellencamp to announce Farm Aid concert

    From this Associated Press this A.M.: BOSTON — Farm Aid, the long-running benefit concert, will be held this year in New England for the first time. John Mellencamp is scheduled to hold a news conference in Boston on Tuesday to announce that the show will be held September 20th at the Comcast [...]
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    Fetched: July 15, 2008, 10:17am EDT

  • Mellencamp bio on ‘Biography’

    Lots of Mellencamp news this week, on the eve of the "Life, Death, Love and Freedom" release. From the JM newsletter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Biography: John Mellencamp" to Premier [...]
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    Fetched: July 09, 2008, 6:15pm EDT
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