THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “John Mellencamp’s 25th album Orpheus Descending was produced by Mellencamp and recorded as his own Belmont Mall Studio. One of his most personal records to date, it features the standout tracks Hey God and The Eyes Of Portland, which focus on social issues like gun violence and homelessness, which Mellencamp continues to passionately advocate for.
His critically acclaimed studio LP Strictly A One-Eyed Jack was released early last year to widespread praise. Mellencamp also recently released a deluxe edition reissue of his beloved seminal album Scarecrow, which features a massive collection of bonus tracks, rarities and more never previously shared before.
Mellencamp is a member of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is a Grammy winner, a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award, The Woody Guthrie Award, the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award — and more recently the Founders Award, the top honor assigned by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Mellencamp has continued to focus on another facet of his artistic expression: painting. Last year, he released a self-curated book of his work, John Mellencamp: Paintings and Assemblages, which is out now.”
