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Title: John Mellencamp To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall of Fame
Post by: sharonc on February 06, 2018, 11:43:04 am
John Mellencamp To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall of Fame John will be inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 14, at the 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner in New York City. The 2018 roster of Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees "is a prodigious representation of creators of cross-genre hits, certain to resonate with everyone," said SHOF co-chairs Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff. President/CEO Linda Moran says "each year, the slate of songwriters we induct is more diverse and illustrative of the history and contributions that we strive to acknowledge and honor. We could not be more excited to preside over this year’s event and to give these songwriters their due respect." Read the official press release with a complete list the inductees on Mellencamp.com.

Watch John's Moving Performance On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert John was the musical guest performing a moving "Easy Target" off his most recent release Sad Clowns & Hillbillies on CBS' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Thursday night. Watch this incredible performance below and read the Associated Press article covering the performance.  

John Mellencamp - Plain Spoken From The Chicago Theatre - Available On Netflix Now! “My vision was true, and my heart was too. And there was no end to what I could dream. Life is short, even in its longest days.” John Mellencamp John Mellencamp’s self-narrated musical odyssey, Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre surpasses the confines of a concert film or documentary – it’s a portrait of one of music’s most celebrated songwriters. The cinematic film presents John Mellencamp, with his full band, performing at the landmark Chicago Theatre on October 25, 2016, just 250 miles to his home in Bloomington, Indiana. The footage, serving as an undercurrent to his story, is blanketed with highly personal voice-overs from the man himself on his Midwestern upbringing, career, and his outlook on life. It’s more than watching John Mellencamp live – it’s experiencing John Mellencamp. With special guest Carlene Carter adding to the set, Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre presents live versions of John Mellencamp’s cherished songs, as well as taking viewers on an intimate and personalized journey. Read the complete press release on Mellencamp.com.


When you watch Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre be sure to give it a thumbs up rating and write a review on Netflix.com!  



Title: Re: John Mellencamp To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall of Fame
Post by: CherryNJBomb on February 06, 2018, 04:37:06 pm
Ever since I heard Scarecrow, I "paid attention" to all JM lyrics.  John, you make singing your songs so natural - there is a natural, earthy flow to what you write; yet constructed in unpredictable ways.  If I feel young on a Monday, tired on a Tuesday or in love on a Friday night.. you have written a song to encourage that emotion.    Nothing more to say than "WELL DESERVED" and "I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!" - Love you Mr. JM  Congratulations. 


Title: Re: John Mellencamp To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall of Fame
Post by: williehagfan1 on February 07, 2018, 07:38:24 pm
Congratulations, John!! This is, as far as I'm concerned one of the most prestigious awards that a musical artist can receive. And, it's about time it came your way. Thanks for all the years of great music!


Title: Re: John Mellencamp To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall of Fame
Post by: MNorris149 on February 08, 2018, 10:08:41 am
Yes! It's about time John received this honor!

Lisa Norris
Georgia