John Mellencamp

The 39th annual Farm Aid concert took place on Saturday at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, with a star-studded lineup coming together to support the American farmer.

In a poignant and forthright statement released today, acclaimed singer-songwriter and activist John Mellencamp addressed the nation's ongoing struggle with gun violence, urging for a radical change in the way the media reports on these tragedies. Mellencamp, known for his deep-rooted connection to American life and values, emphasizes the necessity of confronting the harsh realities of gun violence head-on to catalyze legislative reform.

Fresh off the heels of his sold-out “Live and In Person 2023” North American tour, John Mellencamp confirms its continuation with “Live and In Person 2024.” Mellencamp will perform for one night only in 27 new cities.

Presented by longtime promoter AEG Presents, the tour will begin in Rochester, NY on March 8 and conclude in Savannah, GA on April 23. Mellencamp will also perform in Newark, NJ, Hartford, CT, Birmingham, AL, Green Bay, WI, Washington, D.C. and more. Complete list of dates below.

In an unforeseen rendezvous of legends, the inimitable Bob Dylan ambushed the atmosphere at this year’s Farm Aid, held at the pulsating Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, on a Saturday night that now glimmers as a golden note in music's ever-evolving tapestry.

The much anticipated twenty-fifth studio album from John MellencampOrpheus Descending—is out today on Republic Records. Listen/share HERE.

John Mellencamp is gearing up to release his much-anticipated album Orpheus Descending. Today, he shares another taste from the LP with new song “The Eyes Of Portland”—listen/share HERE and watch/share the official lyric video HERE.

John Mellencamp’s forthcoming new album Orpheus Descending is set for release June 2 via Republic Records. In anticipation of upcoming record, Mellencamp is sharing the album track “Hey God.” Listen/share HERE, watch/share the official video HERE and pre-order the album HERE.

The highly anticipated deluxe edition reissue of John Mellencamp’s beloved album Scarecrow is out now on Mercury/UMe, featuring a massive collection of bonus tracks, rarities and more never previously shared by Mellencamp. Stream/purchase HERE.

The album features two previously unreleased tracks, “Smart Guys” and “Carolina Shag,” with accompanying lyric videos directed by Shan Dan Horan.

Today, John Mellencamp shares previously unreleased song “Smart Guys” from the forthcoming reissue of his beloved album Scarecrow. Listen/share HERE and watch/share the lyric video HERE directed by Shan Dan Horan.

John Mellencamp is debuting the new lyric video for “Carolina Shag;” watch/share it HERE.

The track hails from his beloved album Scarecrow, which is being reissued via Mercury/UME and set for release November 4, featuring a wealth of bonus tracks, rarities and more. Pre-order HERE.

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