John Mellencamp and his longtime wife are ringing in the new year with a separation.

The married couple of 18 years confirmed the news through their joint rep.

"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. They will continue to raise their two children in Indiana but have decided to call it a day as a couple."

The 59-year-old singer first met the supermodel when she was chosen to pose for the cover of Whenever We Wanted, his 1991 album. She became his third wife in 1992.

Elaine, 41, can currently be seen as the face of Almay Cosmetics.