John Mellencamp is premiering 'Sometimes There’s God', a new song from his forthcoming new album, 'Plain Spoken.'

Due September 23, the project is the Indiana rocker’s first release under a newly-signed and unprecedented lifetime recording contract with Republic Records. Produced by Mellencamp, it’s also the singer’s first release of new material since 2010’s 'No Better Than This.'

The rocker recently issued the album’s lead single, 'Trouble No More'. Mellencamp recently wrapped up a summer tour of North America; next, he’ll perform at Farm Aid 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 13.

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