Mellencamp Newsletter: John's 1978-2012 Boxed Set Available Now

JOHN MELLENCAMP 1978-2012 BOXED SET AVAILABLE NOW!
John Mellencamp 1978 – 2012, a uniquely comprehensive boxed set collection covering the legendary singer/songwriter’s principal studio albums, released by Universal Music Enterprises is on sale now at www.amazon.com, via the Mellencamp.com Store or through other music retailers. The collection consists of a total of 19 CDs originally released over a recording career that spans 35 years.

John Mellencamp 1978- 2012, for the first time, combines in one package, albums Mellencamp recorded as John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp and John Mellencamp for Polygram, Universal, Sony and Concord-affiliated labels. The set contains a total of 223 tracks and includes such mythic album titles as American Fool, Lonesome Jubilee, Scarecrow, Cuttin’ Heads and the more recent Life, Death Love and Freedom and No Better Than This. Of special note is the fact that the collection includes the long out-of-print original soundtrack album to Falling From Grace, the Mellencamp-directed film that was a collaboration with noted author Larry McMurty. That disc includes tracks by Mellencamp, Dwight Yoakam, Nanci Griffith, Joe Ely, James McMurtry and John Prine. Click HERE to watch a video animation of the boxed set package. Visit Mellencamp.com to learn more about the boxed set.

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ANOTHER GIFT IDEA: Ghost Brothers Of Darkland County
Another gift idea for your friends and family (or yourself) would be the all-star recording of John Mellencamp, Stephen King and T Bone Burnett's Southern Gothic supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County available from Hear Music/Concord Music Group. This extraordinary collaboration features original music and lyrics plus key dialog excerpts performed by a stellar cast of guest artists including Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Neko Case, Taj Mahal, Ryan Bingham and Kris Kristofferson, along with actors Matthew McConaughey, Samantha Mathis and Meg Ryan. There are multiple configurations of the album, including a single CD, CD/DVD, and deluxe CD/DVD/Book editions. Complete details about the release are available on our Mellencamp.com Ghost Brothers Mini Site and also at the Official Ghost Brothers website.

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DON'T MISS THE PAINTINGS OF JOHN MELLENCAMP AT THE BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART
The Butler Institute of American Art is to present the exhibition "The Paintings of John Mellencamp" now through January 12, 2014. This show, which features some forty paintings, some never before seen by the public, is the artist's first art museum exhibition.

Read the complete press release HERE for more details. We have a number of articles about the show, including several interviews by John, on the Mellencamp.com News page.

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ROLLINGSTONE.COM FEATURE: JOHN MELLENCAMP HARD AT WORK ON NEW ALBUM, EYES MASSIVE 2014 TOUR

Read Andy Greene's recent interview with John for RollingStone.com to get a peak at John's thoughts on recording his new album and his future touring plans!

Don't forget, the end of the year double issue of Rolling Stone Magazine features a multi-page article about John. Entitled "John Mellencamp: My Life In 15 Songs," the article finds John reflecting back on his career by telling stories surrounding 15 notable songs from his catalog. The issue, dated Dec. 19 with Will Ferrell/Ron Burgundy on the cover, is on store shelves now!

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WATCH JOHN'S PERFORMANCE AT THE NASCAR SPIRIT CUP AWARDS

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards took place at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 6. To get the night started, fans were treated to a special performance by John. Watch John and the band perform "ROCK in the USA" and "Pink Houses" HERE on Mellencamp.com.

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ENTER THE "PINK HOUSES" VIDEO CONTEST TO WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF THE 1978-2012 BOXED SET
Remember John's classic video for "Pink Houses?" Universal Music Group/UMe is running a "Watch and Win" contest for your chance to win an autographed 1978-2012 Boxed Set! Watch the video, answer the questions (the correct answers are not required to qualify) and hit submit to be entered in the Watch and Win Sweepstakes. Click HERE for all the details!

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MELLENCAMP.COM STORE OFFERS BOXED SET + TEE BUNDLES

The Mellencamp.com Official Store is offering two bundles that include both the 19 CD boxed set John Mellencamp 1978-2012 and either Mens or Ladies version of the Big John Tee at a special price.

John Mellencamp 1978-2012 Boxed Set & Men's Tee - $154.95

John Mellencamp 1978-2012 Boxed Set & Ladie's Tee - $154.95

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Thank you for your continued support!!

TonyB & SharonC - The Mellencamp.com Web Team - [email protected]