Phil Vassar is certainly not a novice when it comes to hitting all of the right keys. His ability to express himself musically is heralded by both fans and critics alike, and his expertise on the piano is seemingly unmatched. He may just be the hardest-working man in country music, and his passion shows as he sits on the piano bench, his hands easily breezing over notes. What results are graceful harmonies that lightly touch listeners' ears, further encouraging them to absorb the music and lyrics of this Virginian-born country music artist.

Vassar made his debut in the country music industry in the late 1990s, collaborating with other famous artists like Tim McGraw and Alan Jackson. His personal success arrived with his self-titled debut album that was released in 2000. The record produced five hit singles on the U.S. Billboard country singles charts. Some of the songs that emerged from Vassar's first effort were "Carlene," "Rose Bouquet," "That's When I Love You" and "In A Real Love." Vassar is not one to just churn out songs at record pace, rather he thinks carefully about his crafted words, and his emotional attachment shines through. As time went on, Vassar basked in the limelight of fame, neither with glitz nor glamour, but just with a trusty pair of blue jeans and plain white T-shirt. His Greatest Hits Volume 1 was a unique blending of songs and a compilation that proved to be one of Nashville's most unique packages.

Phil Vassar is a superstar in the world of country music, and his piano-playing skills are indeed impressive. But Vassar seems to take his popularity with a grain of salt. His most recent album, Prayer of a Common Man, is a promising record that features some more of Vassar's greatest works. "This is My Life" and "Love is a Beautiful Thing" are both already favorites among his wide fan base.