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https://t.e2ma.net/webview/uqtnh/c678c61c17a92a7b70ab65954c64266dJOHN ON THE NEW SERIES SPEAKEASY JANUARY 18TH
Rock N Roll Hall Of Famer John Mellencamp gets personal in a unique interview with Jann Wenner, the publisher of Rolling Stone Magazine, for National Public Television’s new series Speakeasy. Filmed at The McKittrick Hotel in New York City in October 2014, John answers questions and discusses his early days as Johnny Cougar, his work with Stephen King, Farm Aid, his recently released new album Plain Spoken, and work as a painter. Mellencamp’s candid conversation also explores his philosophy on success, what drives his passion for expression, and his uncompromising creative will. This episode begins airing on January 18, 2015. Visit Mellencamp.com to watch a preview clip of the episode and for a complete list of stations airing Speakeasy this month. Check our news article often as new stations are being added to the list daily! Be sure to check local listings for broadcast dates & times.
JOHN TO JOIN THE 17TH ANNUAL GRAMMY FOUNDATION LEGACY CONCERT FEB. 5TH
The Grammy Foundation will host the 17th Annual Grammy Foundation Legacy Concert Lean On Me: A Celebration Of Music And Philanthropy, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre featuring live musical performances including Grammy winners Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson; current Grammy nominee Aloe Blacc; singer/songwriter Rozzi Crane; violinist/performance artist Lindsey Stirling; and Grammy nominee Robin Thicke; as well as other artists to be announced shortly. Read the complete press release on Mellencamp.com.
As previously announced, while in Los Angeles for Grammy week, John also will pay tribute to Bob Dylan, who will be celebrated as MusiCares Person of the Year. LEARN MORE.
THE PLAIN SPOKEN 2015 TOUR STARTS NEXT WEEK! GET TO KNOW JOHN'S NEW ALBUM BEFORE THE TOUR
John Mellencamp's new album Plain Spoken is now available from Republic Records and John launches the 80-show North American Tour supporting the album next week. This is his 22nd full-length album and first release for Republic Records. Plain Spoken includes ten 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 as a world-class entertainer.
Learn more about Plain Spoken, including the track listing and read the incredible lyrics HERE.
CARLENE CARTER IS JOHN'S SPECIAL GUEST ON THE 2015 PLAIN SPOKEN TOUR
Carlene Carter is the special guest on all 80 shows of the Plain Spoken Tour. Carlene, daughter of country music legends June Carter and Carl Smith, stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, and granddaughter of "Mother" Maybelle Carter of the original Carter Family, has been said to have been born into country music royalty. She is a third generation member of the Carter Family whose pioneering recordings and songs were “ground zero” for American country and folk music. Learn more about Carlene and watch some of her videos on Mellencamp.com
DON'T MISS OUT ON THE 2015 PLAIN SPOKEN TOUR DIAMOND PACKAGE!
There are a limited number of Diamond Ticket Packages remaining for John's 2015 Plain Spoken Tour, so be sure to act fast before they are gone -- many shows packages have already sold out! The Diamond Packages are amazing seats with exclusive and limited edition commemorative items and are THE way to get an up-close and personal experience with John and the band! To be part of this intimate experience visit Mellencamp.com's TOUR section to learn more about the Diamond Package!
AMERICAN DREAMS: PAINTINGS BY JOHN MELLENCAMP OPENS JANUARY 11TH IN AUGUSTA GA
The Morris Museum of Art, located on the Riverwalk in Downtown Augusta, Georgia, will exhibit American Dreams: Paintings by John Mellencamp from January 11th through April 12th 2015.
The exhibit will include 50 oil and mixed-media paintings, including several never-before seen by the public. For more information on the showing, click HERE.
Mellencamp’s paintings have been exhibited previously at the Tennessee State Museum, the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, and most recently at the Museum of Art in Deland, Florida.
