Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - On Monday, November 5, Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will participate in grassroots events in Sterling, Blacksburg and Richmond, VA. Long-time Obama-Biden supporter John Mellencamp will perform in Richmond. Senator Jim Webb, Se... more info

ContactMusic — 'Sleepless in Seattle' actress Meg Ryan hits the shops in Soho, New York City with her rocker partner John Mellencamp, keeping it casual in a black vest, knee length skirt and flip-flops. Meg, 50, doesn't seem to be bowing to the pressures of Holl... more info

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Mercury News, California — John Mellencamp became the fourth musician to win the prestigious Steinbeck Award. more info

Mercury News, California — Is 'Pink Houses' at No. 1? Where does 'œ more info

Mercury News, California — An interview with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp, who will receive the honor July 30 in San Jose. more info

Guardian Music — Can New Zealand's good-girl-turned-bad (ish) squeeze herself into the already over-represented retro-soul bracket?Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand.The lineup: Virginia Claire Wigmore (vocals, guitar, ukulele).The background: Gin Wigmore, a 26-year-old... more info

411 Mania — From Jimi Hendrix's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and U2's "The Hands That Built America" to John Mellencamp's "Small Town" and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas counts down the top 8 songs about America! more info

ContactMusic — Rocker John Mellencamp played a big part in his pal Matthew Mcconaugheys wedding to Camila Alves - he sang psalms from the bible during the ceremony The Sahara star exchanged vows with Brazilian beauty Alves last weekend 09Jun12 at their home in the ... more info

ContactMusic — Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves were serenaded by John Cougar Mellencamp at their wedding The couple married at their home in Austin Texas on Saturday 09 06 12 and the singer-songwriter performed a song for the pair based on a bible verse... more info