John Mellencamp Announces Tour

John Mellencamp announced he will be heading out on a massive tour in 2015! The "Plain Spoken" tour kicks off on January 21, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. Mellencamp will make his way from coast to coast making stops in cities such as Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles. Performances are scheduled until August 4, 2015. In total, 80 concerts are scheduled over 8 months.

The tour is in support of his upcoming album, Plain Spoken, which will be released September 23. Country singer Carlene Carter will open for all performances.

Tickets go on sale September 19 at 10 a.m.

Here is a complete list of dates for John Mellencamp's 2015 "Plain Spoken" tour:

2014 Farm Aid Concert Coming to Raleigh

The 2014 Farm Aid concert will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina this year on September 13 at the Walnut Creek Amphitheater. The four original members of the Farm Aid's board will be there to perform: Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews. Jack White, Jamey Johnson, Delta Rae, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band will also perform this year.

The concert has taken place since 1985 and has made stops in 18 states. So far there have been 26 shows since the concert began. The purpose of the concert series is to raise money for farmers and their families. This year marks the 29th year of Farm Aid.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 1 at 10 a.m.