John Mellencamp, your services are no longer required here. Yet for some reason, The Coug continues to record and play shows. John has just been in the studio tracking with the legendary T-Bone Burnett and his latest idea: a tribute to the Jena 6. While I appreciate the sentiment, it still struck me as dumb for a few reasons. If you haven't heard the song, you can watch and listen here or keep reading for the lyrics below:

Farm Aid's first show in New York finally has the beginnings of a lineup. The John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Neil Young-curated event is set for September 9 on Randalls Island, east of Manhattan.

It ends with a toppled table and an acoustic performance.

Yes, that Janet Reno. And guess what? There are some good bands on it.

John Mellencamp plans to join the Boston Pops for their annual Fourth of July show on the banks of the Charles River.

Heartland rocker John Mellencamp filled in for Roger Ebert this weekend as a film critic.

John Mellencamp plans to keep his mouth shut at a televised concert for troops coming up on April 27, like, aside from singing.

Well, at least now we can stop wondering why John Mellencamp doesn't tour the way he used to.