This week's featured artist will be performing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall tomorrow night.

Throwback Thursday

This country singer has had many hits himself and he's also written hit songs for the likes of Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina! (scroll down for the TBT feature!)

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Throwback Thursday

Phil Vassar will be performing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall tomorrow night. Here's Phil's video for his hit song, 'Carlene.'

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