2011 will begin with the end of 20 years as husband and wife for John and Elaine Mellencamp.  TMZ is reporting that the couple has decided to split-up in an account that says both of them are '...proud of their 20 years together and are very happy with their accomplishments both as parents and as a family.'  Reports the singer has been keeping close company with actress Meg Ryan have been put in play by some celebrity tracker sites that keep tabs on Hollywood types.
The Mellencamps met when the then Elaine Irwin was hired to appear on the cover shot of the Indiana Rocker's 1991 album Whenever We Wanted.  The couple has two children.
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