( CNN ) -- John Mellencamp , known for his nostalgic songs about heartland America , is parting ways with wife Elaine , the couple said in a statement Thursday . `` John and Elaine Mellencamp are proud of their 20 years together and are very happy with their accomplishments both as parents and as a family , '' a publicist for the singer-songwriter , Bob Merlis , said in a statement . `` They will continue to raise their two children in Indiana but have decided to call it a day as a couple , '' he said . Mellencamp 's hits include `` Pink Houses , '' `` Jack and Diane '' and `` Small Town . ''
The singer - songwriter and wife Elaine are parting ways . The couple has been together for 20 years , a publicist added .