John Mellencamp is marking the 30th anniversary of his song 'Mr. Happy Go Lucky' while preparing for his Greatest Hits tour, which he has confirmed will take place. Concerts originally scheduled for him and other artists were postponed due to wildfires, and Mellencamp has also criticized Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, Farm Aid 2026 is set to be broadcast live on CNN featuring Mellencamp alongside Willie Nelson and Neil Young.