Details have been firmed up for John Mellencamp [ tickets ]'s late summer tour of outdoor venues throughout the United States. The extensive jaunt runs for nearly two months, and will wrap up with a pair of shows in his home state of Indiana.

During the tour, Mellencamp will perform at least two songs--"Peaceful World" and "Crazy Island"--from his forthcoming Columbia Records release "Cuttin' Heads" during the tour, according to his publicist. Though "Cuttin' Heads" was initially scheduled to hit stores this spring, the label is now targeting the album for release in September.

On April 28, Mellencamp will perform at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino as part of Tiger Jam IV. The event will raise funds for the Tiger Woods Foundation and other charities based in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, according to event organizers. In addition to a performance from Mellencamp, the benefit will also feature rock act Third Eye Blind. Shortly after his tour concludes, Mellencamp will link appear on the Farm Aid bill, also in Indianapolis.

Mellencamp, who has received 11 Grammy nominations, last performed in the United States during his "Good Samaritan Tour," which included unannounced free shows in downtown urban locations. Mellencamp's most recent release was his self-titled 1998 album, his first for Columbia Records.