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Phil Vassar is a celebrated country music artist recognized for his songwriting prowess and engaging live performances.
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Request A ShowPhil Vassar has signed with Nick Meinema and Travis James of Action Entertainment Collaborative for global agency representation in all areas of live touring.
No. 1 hitmakers Phil Vassar and Jeffrey Steele have teamed up for their newest collaboration, "Hillbillies in Hollywood."
Chart-topping country hitmaker Dylan Scott was recently awarded with a Pandora Billionaire plaque, commemorating his music being streamed over one billion, with Phil Vassar also mentioned in the context of industry news.
Vassar signed a publishing contract with EMI and began writing hit songs for artists like Collin Raye.
Phil Vassar continues his partnership with Yamaha Entertainment Group. He has relied on Yamaha's CP300 keyboard since 2008.
Country veteran Phil Vassar launched i 81 Entertainment, partnering with his manager, Amy Millslagle, and has signed singer/songwriter Sarah Darling.
Phil Vassar and Deana Carter released the song "Brand New Year."
Phil Vassar wrote "Little Red Rodeo" for Collin Raye.
Phil Vassar co-wrote "I'm Already Gone" for Diamond Rio.
Phil Vassar wrote "When I Think of You" for Steve Wariner.
Phil Vassar co-wrote "Don't Speak" for Mindy McCready.
Phil Vassar co-wrote "Drive Away" for Sons of the Desert.
Phil Vassar co-wrote "It's a Beautiful Life" for Kenny Rogers.
Phil Vassar co-wrote "Postmarked Birmingham" for BlackHawk.
Phil Vassar co-wrote "For the First Time" and "Island Boy" for Kenny Chesney. Chesney also had a guest vocal on Vassar's charity single "Words Are Your Wheels".
Phil Vassar co-wrote "Right on the Money" for Alan Jackson.
Phil Vassar co-wrote "I'm Alright" and "Bye, Bye" for Jo Dee Messina. Messina also provided backing vocals on Vassar's "That's When I Love You".
Phil Vassar co-wrote "My Next Thirty Years" and "For a Little While" for Tim McGraw.
Phil Vassar co-wrote "Sound of a Million Dreams" for David Nail.
Vassar's charity single "Words Are Your Wheels" was released exclusively through Walmart stores in 2002.
Phillip George Vassar Jr. was born on May 28, 1962, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he developed his piano skills and began performing in clubs. Vassar then moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in music, initially securing a small publishing contract. In the late 1990s, Vassar established himself as a prominent songwriter, penning hits for several country music artists. His early songwriting success led to his recognition as the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) Country Songwriter of the Year in 1999.
In late 1999, Vassar signed his first recording contract with Arista Nashville as a recording artist. His debut album, “Phil Vassar,” was released in early 2000, featuring the single “Carlene,” which reached No. 5 on the Billboard country charts. The album also included his first No. 1 hit as a singer, “Just Another Day in Paradise,” and achieved gold certification. Vassar continued to release successful albums, including “American Child” (2002) and “Shaken Not Stirred” (2004), which produced his second No. 1 single, “In a Real Love.” His career progression included tours with Kenny Chesney and a charity single, “Words Are Your Wheels,” in 2002, released exclusively through Walmart.
After releasing “Greatest Hits, Vol. 1” in 2006, Vassar moved to Universal South Records (now Show Dog-Universal Music), releasing “Prayer of a Common Man” in 2008. This album featured the No. 2 hit “Love Is a Beautiful Thing.” Vassar has consistently charted singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, including two number-one hits. In 2011, he signed with Rodeowave Entertainment. More recently, he released the album “Stripped Down” in 2020, which included songs written over two decades, and starred in the short film “I Only Miss You When I’m Breathing,” for which he won Best Actor at the 2020 Long Island International Film Expo.
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