John Mellencamp News

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John Mellencamp and his band are set to embark on the first leg of the No Better Than This Tour in late October following the August 17 release of his Rounder Records debut album, No Better Than This. The tour, designed as a uniquely formatted 'evening with,' brings Mellencamp's music to theater-sized venues, a rare opportunity to experience one of America's most iconic songwriters and performers in an intimate setting, highlighting all phases of his artistry.

John Mellencamp and his band will bring the 'No Better Than This Tour' to Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, Nov. 19 at 6:45 p.m. Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m.

TVNZ reports that Cheryl Crow may be at work on a Broadway score for a stage adaptaton of the film, Diner. The songstress recently contributed a strip-tease number to the New York stage show. Revealing few details, Crow remarked: 'A friend of mine has asked me to write the music for the Broadway musical version of the film 'Diner...' There's a scene where these three women do a striptease and I came up with the music for it. It's so good I could strip to it. And I'm 48.'

Voting begins today for the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, country music's only fan-voted award show, with the announcement of this year's first round finalists. Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland lead the pack in first round nominations with four each, followed by Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band, who each garnered three.

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The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through May 15, 2010.

Like the episodes preceding it in the second half of the season, this week's episode of GLEE has a theme: finding one's voice. ‘Laryngitis' revolves around Puck's attempts to regain popularity after a trip to the skin doctor forces him to part with his signature mohawk, which in turn leads to his being deposited in a dumpster by the school's geeks, Rachel Berry's tonsillitis, and Kurt's attempts to connect with his father. Ultimately, though, ‘Laryngitis' left me wishing the writers would come down with a case of the illness themselves (I realize the tie-in is forced, but so is most of the show's writing).

Music by the iconic Rolling Stones, including a never-before-heard track, will rock exclusively throughout the seventh season finale of COLD CASE, Sunday, May 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The song, 'So Divine (Aladdin Story),' will be one of 10 never-before-heard bonus Stones tracks to be included when their classic album, Exile on Main Street, is re-released on May 18.

Music by the iconic Rolling Stones, including a never-before-heard track, will rock exclusively throughout the seventh season finale of COLD CASE, Sunday, May 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The song, 'So Divine (Aladdin Story),' will be one of 10 never-before-heard bonus Stones tracks to be included when their classic album, Exile on Main Street, is re-released on May 18.

The Napa Valley Opera House is pleased to present an evening with Elvis Costello solo. In one of the most intimate stops on his Spring 2010 tour, Costello will songs from his vast 30-year musical career. This show is generously sponsored in part by Jonesy's Steak House in Napa.

Voting begins today for the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, country music's only fan-voted award show, with the announcement of this year's first round finalists. Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland lead the pack in first round nominations with four each, followed by Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band, who each garnered three.

Since she composed her first song at the age of 12, Janis Ian has been quietly penning some of the finest music ever written. Ian is most recognized for her early hits, including 'Society's Child,' and the blockbuster tune 'At Seventeen,' which earned her two Grammy Awards (out of a record five nominations).

Variety reports today that Liv Ullmann is confirmed to direct the John Mellencamp/Stephen King musical, The Ghost Brothers of Darkland County. The Swedish actress-director, who most recently made headlines for her direction of the Kate Blanchett-led A Streetcar Names Desire at BAM and The Kennedy Center, announced her participation in Darkland County on a Swedish radio broadcast.

Since she composed her first song at the age of 12, Janis Ian has been quietly penning some of the finest music ever written. Ian is most recognized for her early hits, including 'Society's Child,' and the blockbuster tune 'At Seventeen,' which earned her two Grammy Awards (out of a record five nominations).

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through May 15, 2010.

According to a report in the New York Times, the White House's first music event of 2010 will be a concert titled 'In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room. The concert is scheduled for February 11. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah are set to host.

The 2010 White House Music Series begins on Wednesday, February 10th, when the President and First Lady will host 'In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement' - a concert celebrating Black History month.