Phil Vassar in Escanaba

Phil Vassar is an American country singer-songwriter and pianist from Lynchburg, Virginia. He is known for his own singles “Carlene,” “Just Another Day in Paradise,” “Six-Pack Summer” and “American Child,” as well as songs recorded by other artists, including Tim McGraw’s “My Next Thirty Years” and Jo Dee Messina’s “Bye Bye” and “I’m Alright.” The 2011 concert album The Hits Live on Broadway documented his piano-led, full-band stage format and a set built around his songwriting catalogue. He has also performed at the Grand Ole Opry, where his appearances have placed the singer-pianist within one of country music’s central live traditions.