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John Mellencamp on the Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits at Morton Amphitheater in Riverside, MO, on Monday, July 13, 2026.John Mellencamp has been bringing his brand of American heartland rock to fans since the late '70s, when his raw, rootsy sound set him apart from the arena rockers in vogue at the time. The Midwestern twang that adds to his signature vocal style also informs his songs, as he details the ups and downs of the everyday working folks he grew up among.