Preorders are live through major retailers, supporting Farm Aid with a charity component tied to April purchases and a chance to win a signed copy.

A new Mellencamp book, John Mellencamp: The Songbook: 50 Years of Song and Poetry, will be released September 29 and features a foreword by Stephen King along with archival materials.

The volume merges lyrics with unpublished personal photographs, handwritten drafts, notes, and other archival material to chronicle Mellencamp’s evolution as a songwriter and poet across five decades.

The publication also includes unpublished photographs and drafts, creating a comprehensive visual and textual portrait of the artist’s fifty-year journey.

A portion of April preorder proceeds will be donated to Farm Aid, and preorder purchasers in April may enter a raffle for a signed copy.

Rizzoli New York publishes the book, with preorder links available from major retailers.

Mellencamp is a Farm Aid co-founder and longtime activist, a mission reflected in his work and public appearances.

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Photo credits for the imagery are attributed to Myrna Suarez.

Mellencamp’s Dancing Words Tour, billed as The Greatest Hits, will span 19 U.S. cities starting in July, produced by Live Nation.

The tour itinerary features stops at major venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Jones Beach Theater, and Ruoff Music Center, with a full list of dates and locations.

Fans can find the complete tour schedule on Mellencamp’s official site, JohnMellencamp.com, with additional dates posted there.