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Pop Music News Weekly, April 5th, 2011: John Mellencamp/Stephen King Musical; ACM Awards; Spears in Talks with Nicki Minaj to Join TourWelcome once again to Pop Music News, a weekly wrap-up of some of the more noteworthy news items from the world of popular music. Here's some of what's happening this week:- John Mellencamp's Wife Keeps Level Head About DivorceA week ago, John Mellencamp filed for divorce from his wife of 18 years, Elaine. A friend of the two says Elaine will keep a level head and be okay.
- Did Meg Ryan Break Up John Mellencamp's Marriage?John Mellencamp is divorcing Elaine, his wife of 18 years, and has started dating Meg Ryan. Did Meg Ryan break up the marriage?
- John Mellencamp and Wife Splitting After 20 YearsJohn Mellencamp, age 59, and his wife of 20 years, Elaine, are calling it quits. The ending of their marriage sounds all nice and calm from what they are saying. What else is going on.....
A-Bomb or Cherry Bomb: Ten Top John Mellencamp SongsRecently making the news with his comments about the internet destroying rock n roll, John Mellencamp is a classic rocker who has championed small town America for decades. Here's 10 reasons to respect this talented artist.- John Mellencamp for US Senate?The chaos in Indiana surrounding the sudden and unexpected retirement of Sen. Evan Bayh has Democrats casting around for a candidate for the November election. Some have rallied around the idea of singer John Mellencamp for Senate.
- John Mellencamp: The Perfect Replacement for Simon Cowell on American IdolWith his sharp tongue and vast experience in the music biz, John Mellencamp is the ideal candidate to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol.
- A Review of Pink Houses: a John Mellencamp Tribute BandThe John Mellencamp tribute band Pink Houses rocked the town of Hinsdale, Illinois!
- John Mellencamp - Life Death Love and Freedom CD ReviewJohn Mellencamp delves into American folk, blues and country on his latest release, the moody Life Death Love and Freedom.
- I Received a Phone Call About John Mellencamp's Free Concert to Support Hillary Clinton in Indianapolis, Hung Up the Phone and Wrote This ArticleShould I have been surprised about John Mellencamp's decision to perform in a free concert during an Indianapolis rally supporting Hillary Clinton? Well? Should I?
In Defense of John MellencampJohn Mellencamp has had a long, successful and critically-acclaimed career. So why do some people question his induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008?- The Fansite for John Mellencamp Rocks!The fansite for John Mellencamp is easy to navigate, user friendly and filled with great information about the Indiana rocker.
- John Mellencamp - Freedom's Road ReviewThis is the review of John Mellencamp's Freedom's Road album.
- Little Known Facts About John MellencampJohn Mellencamp is so much more than just a singer from the heartland.
- Freedom's Road: John Mellencamp's Best Album to DateA review of John Mellencamp's latest album, Freedom's Road
Screw You, John Mellencamp!Another singer/songwriter breaks down and writes a pathetic "patriotic" song.- Top Ten Songs by John MellencampJohn Mellencamp was born October 7, 1951 in the small town of Seymour, Indiana. He started playing in his first band at age 14 and has been making good American rock and roll music ever since.
Unsung Guitar Greats: Mick RonsonWhile perhaps best known as one of David Bowie's head "Spiders" from Mars, guitarist Mick Ronson is a renown song writer, multi-instrumentalist, solo performer, arranger, and producer.- Recent Albums by Classic Rockers You Didn't Know About: John Mellencamp, the Doobie Brothers, Peter FramptonFunny how time just slip away... Sounds like lyrics to a song, huh? And as time does seem to slip by, a lot of the artists we grew up with retire, pass away, or go on to other careers. But what about the ones that don't stop recording, who continue...
- These Male Musicians Would Make Terrific 'American Idol' MentorsThese four male musicians would be great as "American Idol" mentors.
- Will Mellencamp Quit Smoking for the Right Reason?Last week, rocker John Mellencamp's youngest son, Speck, started a campaign on Facebook to get his dad to quit smoking. Why does it take 1 million fans to motivate the singer to kick the habit?
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp Cancel Arizona ConcertDylan, Nelson & Mellencamp Join the Growing Concert Cancellation Trend of Aeromith and Other Aging Stars- Memorial Day Song ListThis is a list of ten songs and why I would include them in a playlist for a Memorial Day party.
John Edwards, John Mellencamp Rock the ValAir Ballroom on January 2Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards brought Indianapolis rocker John Mellencamp to the ValAir Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa, for a rally on Wednesday that provided the finale to a non-stop, 36-hour round of appearances across the state.
