Newton, KS, USA

John has always done a great job of conveying what it's like to be an American in the midwest, whether that's positive or negative. He has the ability to create songs that speak to his listeners.

Maryville, TN, USA

John's music means excellence

Aurora, IN, USA

John's music is simple and happy!

Pawnee City, NE, USA

John's music has a lot of heartfelt lyrics for the small-town average American. You can relate to his music, even the more recent albums.

Silver Creek, NY, USA

I can relate to his songs

Albany, IN, USA

John's music kept me hooked on rock and roll

Nashville, TN, USA

I grew up in Ohio. The music of John Mellencamp is very much a sound track of my life. My husband and I traveled from where we live now in Nashville, Tennessee to Indianapolis to see the “Dancing Words” tour. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you for the music

Racine, WI, USA

What does John's music mean to me? ... It's all relatable

Springville, UT, USA

What does John's music mean to me... Small town life.

Seymour, IN, USA

Durham, NC, USA

John's music reminds me of home.

Paris, KY, USA

His music was the soundtrack of my youth.

Charleston, SC, USA

John's music means Freedom

Raleigh, NC, USA

John's music helps remind me of who I am..

Palestine, TX, USA

John's music is the music I grew up on.

Stuart, FL, USA

To me, John's music means... Small town

Newburgh, IN, USA

John's music takes me back to my formative years.

Travelers Rest, SC, USA

John's music is good for the soul!

Carmel, IN, USA

As a kid, I just liked the music and his voice, and the fact he was one of our own around here, but now I appreciate all the lyrics in his songs even more so. He is a great, natural-born storyteller. I don't know any other catchy "little diddy" songs quite like his.

Indianapolis, IN, USA

John's music means Hoosier heritage pride. Life isn't all big city and lights