Phil Vassar

The O.G. reality talent show is back!

The early 2000s hitmaker is this week's guest on the Taste of Country Nights, On Demand podcast.

"He's always been that guy."

Garth Brooks changed the country music game, bringing energy that not only electrified his performances but also redefined how artists approach live shows.

"I dropped dead," he tells Taste of Country. "I was dead for 30 minutes a couple times. No heartbeat. No heartbeat at all."

If you're drawn to these artists, you may share a zodiac sign with them.

Some of the genre's biggest artists will be on hand to celebrate Milsap's incredible career.

You know "Carlene" and "Just Another Day in Paradise," but did you know Phil Vassar also wrote these country hits for other artists?

Sure, you know Carrie and Scotty were on American Idol. But can you name the hitmakers who were on Nashville Star?

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Brett Alan and I said it at just about the same time. "Phil Vassar was amazing!" The early afternoon rain ended just in time Saturday for Vassar to light up the stage at the Down Home Country Weekend to benefit the Langford-New Oregon VFD.

Phil Vassar was my very first artist interview ever.  He was also the first artist to offer ME a beer (instead of the other way around).  He's an awesome guy and he's coming to Langford this summer.  Now, he's got even more good news for his fans.