Stephen Colbert

John Mellencamp's 1996 album Mr. Happy Go Lucky marked a significant creative turn following his 1994 heart attack, combining roots rock with programmed rhythms and gospel, blues and folk influences.

Irish rock giants U2 have been named the 2025 recipients of the Woody Guthrie Prize, joining an honour roll that includes Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, John Mellencamp and Kris Kristofferson.

On July 31, 1985, John Cougar Mellencamp released Scarecrow, his eighth studio album. Reaching #2 on the US Billboard 200, the album became a commercial milestone, eventually earning 5× Platinum certification in the U.S.

John Mellencamp is officially stoned. A statue honoring John has been unveiled in Bloomingdale in John’s home state of Indiana.

Neil Young returned to Farm Aid for the first time since 2019 over the weekend 23 September, 2023). Young performed four songs dating back to his signature song ‘Heart of Gold’ and including the new song ‘Love Earth’ from 2022.

John Mellencamp will release his 25th album ‘Orpheus Descending’ on June 16. Here’s another preview of what to expect with ‘The Eyes of Portland’.

John Mellencamp has shared the previously unreleased ‘Carolina Shag’ from his upcoming expanded ‘Scarecrow’ release.