Mellencamp Nominated For Songwriter’s HOF
• Penning some of the most recognizable, influential and enduring anthems in the American Songbook, John Mellencamp has received a 2018 nomination for the Songwriters Hall of Fame® in the “Performing Songwriters” category. Eligible members may vote for three “Non-Performing Songwriters” and three “Performing Songwriters” from now through December 17. Upon the tally of the votes, six songwriters will be inducted during the New York City Gala on June 18, 2018.
This nomination adds to an impressive history of accolades and honors for Mellencamp, whose signature plainspoken writing style and unmistakable delivery launched countless classic singles into the Top 10 such as “Pink Houses,” “Jack and Diane” and “Small Town.”
To date, Mellencamp has achieved a total of 22 Top 40 hits in addition to earning the record for the “Most No. 1 tracks by a solo artist” on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks” chart. Nominated for 13 Grammy® awards, Mellencamp won the award for “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance” in 1982. In 1985 he co-founded Farm Aid, which has thus far raised $50 million to support family farms, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® in 2008.
Earlier this year, Mellencamp’s critically acclaimed 23rd full-length album Sad Clowns & Hillbillies featuring Carlene Carter debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top American Albums Chart, No. 3 on the Top Rock Albums Chart (his best entry in a decade), and No. 5 on the Top Albums Chart. It also became his fifth consecutive Top 20 album. [Photo Credit: Marc Houser]
