tonight a conversation with john mellencamp. the grammy winning singer-songwriter known for music that gifs voice, his music includes jack and diane and hurts so good. he is a humanitarian. he advertised the first farm aid concert in 1985 along with willy nelson. his latest project is called sad clowns & hillbillies. he joins us to discuss the project and so much more, i suspect. we're glad you can join us for a conversation with john mellencamp coming up in just a moment. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> he really needs no introduction. his latest project is called sad clowns & hillbillies. it marks his 23rd full length album. here now, from john mellencamp. ♪ who are we trying to kid ♪ an easy target ♪ don't matter, never did ♪ crosses burning ♪ such a long time road ♪ still don't let go >> so i was waiting to see you the other night at the greek theater, whether or not you would do this song. and i'm watching you and the band, the entire concert. except on this one song, because co

tonight a conversation with john mellencamp.mmy winning singer-songwriter known for music that gifs voice, his music includes jack and diane and hurts so good. he is a humanitarian. he advertised the first farm aid concert in 1985 along with willy nelson. his latest project is called sad clowns & hillbillies. he joins us to discuss the project and so much more, i suspect. we're glad you can join us for a conversation with john mellencamp coming up in just a moment.

but just 13 days ago, she was reportedly spotted with john mellencamp, which sparked rumors that the romance is back on. john's rep told us, no comment. while the cfda fashion awards were all about style, we also got answers to some of our questions. like, why was nicole solo? her man, keith urban, was at game four of the stanley cup finals, cheering on the nashville predators. and nic was definitely jealous. >> oh, my gosh. it's killing me that i'm not there tonight. this is how much i love fashion that i'm not at the preds'. i mean, come on, they better win. >> yep, they won. next question, is there an "america's got talent" feud between heidi and tyra? >> it's so sad that so many people have said that i prefer nick cannon over tyra, because that is so not true. i love tyra dearly. >> and finally, will priyankachopra say yes to "baywatch 2"? >> i'm always up for a sequel. but like this time around, i'd have to do some more mean -- can i say that? >> sure. >> she just did. selena gomez didn't go to the fashion awards. she was busy putting on the style display of her own. six outfits.

but she was reportedly scene with john mellencamp. we asked and his rep told us no comment.about style we got answers to questions like why was nicole solo? her man keith urban was at the stanley cup finals. nick was definitely jealous. >> it's killing me i'm not there tonight. this is how much i love fashion that i'm not a the preds. come on. they better win. >> yep, they won. qnextuestion is, is there an a kbchld t feud between heidi and tyra. >> it's so sad that so many people have said i prefer nick cannon over tyra. i love tyra >> and will pryanka chopra say yes to bay watch 2? >> on the way our new oprah interview and how rashad jennings is turning up the heat on the new "dancing with the stars" tour. >> how hot is it going to get, sir? >> temperature wise? >> you know what we're talking about. >> and cheryl burke on the injury that nearly ended her new tour. >>> and the girls and the mom are traumatized by the situation. >>> but first. >> i'm excited. >> a blachish star headed to harvard. >> so proud because it's harvard. >> the high school graduate who was honored al

ainsley: john cougar mellencamp. brian: you made the adjustment. ainsley: there was no adjusting.at it was. i went to him live when he was cougar. brian: fine when he was a cougar. steve: meanwhile on this wednesday morning. todd prior row live from the country. do they feature a country omelet? >> ironically, steve, they have an omelet called the country omelet. it has hash browns inside. not only fired up about the country omelet. they are fired up to talk to you, the american people about the issues. there is one other thing they want to do. guys, i believe it's called the south korea wohoo on the count of 3: 1, 2. 3. [wohoo. >> for the lovely ainsley this gentleman has one thing to same. >> go gamecocks. ainsley: i love him even though he is wearing purple. i was born in spartanburg around the corner where you are right now. tell them all we said hello. brian: fantastic. don't alienate joel he is from brooklyn, new jersey. you called them your people. ainsley: similar accent, yes. right, joel? >> right. steve: joel is the stage manager just off camera. you can't see him. brian