"And like my friend John Mellencamp would sing -- because John sang some truth today -- one day you get sick and you don't get better."

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"Mellencamp is among our greatest living songwriters."

Johnny Cash

"John Mellencamp not only has a mind, but better yet, he's got a mind of his own."

Nora Guthrie

John Mellencamp

"Orpheus Descending"

Official Lyric Video

Jan 14, 2026

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Jan 13, 2026

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Oct 23, 2025

Billboard: UME’S Bruce Resnikoff Honored, John Mellencamp F-Bombs Antisemitism At Ambassadors of Peace Gala 2025

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John Mellencamp

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Jul 30
Charlotte, NC
Truliant Amphitheater

Aug 1
Alpharetta, GA
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Aug 3
Tampa, FL
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Aug 6
Houston, TX
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Aug 9
Phoenix, AZ
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Aug 10
Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Bowl

John is passionately working on his fine art

John Mellencamp Art

Jay 227..jpg — Jay
2025
48" x 24"
Oil on Canvas

Antiquated 211.SelfBlue Collar.jpg — Antiquated
2024
24" x 24"
Oil on Canvas
Sold

Mellencamp 26 IMG_1838.jpeg — Mellencamp 26
2026
20" x 16"
Oil on Canvas
Sold

Its All Free On The Inside 230.IT_S ALL FREE ON THE INSIDE.jpg — Its All Free On The Inside
2025
42" x 54"
Oil on Canvas Framed

Age and Beauty IMG_1543.jpeg — Age and Beauty
2026
24" x 36"
Oil on Canvas
Sold

Ophelia IMG_2605.jpg — Ophelia
2025
5' x 4'
Oil Paint, Charcoal and House Paint on Canvas

JM 2024 202 copy.jpg — JM 2024
2024
35" x 25.5"
Oil on Cardboard Mounted in Shadowbox
Sold

The Brown Bomber, The Greeter, Heavyweight Champion of the World: Joe Louis 1914-1981 IMG_5639.jpeg — The Brown Bomber, The Greeter, Heavyweight Champion of the World: Joe Louis 1914-1981
2025
5' x 4'
Oil Paint, House Paint, Charcoal on Wood Panel
Sold

Sig... IMG_7626.jpeg — Sig...
2025
14" x 18"
Oil on Canvas

Jack & Diane Wanted IMG_2477.jpeg — Jack & Diane Wanted
2025
36" x 24"
Oil & House Paint on Masonite

Angel Face IMG_9553.jpeg — Angel Face
2025
36" x 24"
Oil paint, house paint and polyresin on Masonite

No One Cares About Me IMG_2122.jpg — No One Cares About Me
2025
48" x 48"
Mixed Media on Plywood

Primitive Black & White IMG_2359.jpeg — Primitive Black & White
2025
3' x 4'
House Paint on Cardboard

On Borrowed Time 233.ON BORROWED TIME.jpg — On Borrowed Time
2025
40" x 30"
Oil on Canvas

Snakeskin 223.SNAKESKIN.jpg — Snakeskin
2025
48" x 35.5"
Oil on Plywood

Mr. Brink IMG_2640.jpg — Mr. Brink
2025
4' x 6'
Oil on Wood Panel

Mother and Son 219.MOTHER AND SON.jpg — Mother and Son
2025
72" x 48"
Oil on Canvas

With Open Arms — With Open Arms
2024
55" x 60"
Oil on Canvas
Sold

Lucky 213.SelfBWBlueBrown.jpg — Lucky
2024
28" x 22"
Charcoal and Oil Paint on Canvas
Sold

Little Hud 217 Little Hud.jpg — Little Hud
2024
20" x 16"
Oil on Canvas
Sold

Media

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Music

image John Mellencamp sitting on a wooden chair with an acoustic guitar on his lap in a sun-filled room

Videos

image of John Mellencamp playing guitar outside in front of a building with cedar shakes and an American flag

Photos

black and white image of John Mellencamp wearing overalls, sunglasses and white shirt looking downward