John Mellencamp announced dates for his upcoming Plain Spoken tour beginning in January 2015 throughout the summer. “The Voice of the Heartland” will play 80 shows including multiple dates in the artist’s hometown of Bloomington, Indiana; Nashville, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, and more. The special guest is Carlene Carter. The tour, produced by AEG Live, …read more.

John Mellencamp will release one of the most distinguished records of his career, “Plain Spoken,” on Sept. 23, 2014. This is his 22 full-length album and first release for Republic Records. “Plain Spoken” includes 10 stunningly elegant and soul-searching Americana gems from “The Voice of the Heartland,” John Mellencamp, while celebrating his skill not just as a song craftsman but …read more.

Today, Republic Records announced an unprecedented “lifetime” recording contract with JohnMellencamp. “The Voice of the Heartland” has touched the hearts and souls of music listeners and influenced American culture with enduring songs. He will release his 22nd full-length album this fall, “Plain Spoken,” a stunningly elegant and soul-searching gem. Republic Recordsco-founder and chief executive Monte Lipman commented, “Not only has he …read more.