Phil Vassar continues spreading holiday cheer with a SiriusXM special on Country Christmas, Channel 58, premiering this Friday at 9 p.m. EST and re-airing throughout the weekend. The piano-pounding hitmaker will also perform on "Fox & Friends" Christmas Day, click HERE for local listings.
During his SiriusXM special, Vassar shares his favorite Christmas memories and traditions with host Storme Warren and performs Holiday hits including, "Santa's Gone Hollywood," "Let's Make a Little Christmas Tonight" and "The Christmas Song."
Fans can spend Christmas morning with Vassar as he performs "Please Come Home for Christmas" to audiences nationwide on "Fox & Friends." Earlier this month, Vassar performed "Not So Silent Night, his new holiday collaboration with Lonestar. Click HERE to watch.
100 percent of proceeds from "Not So Silent Night" benefit The Salvation Army, which assists more than 4.5 million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time periods. The country music hitmakers are wrapping up "The Not So Silent Night Tour" in Frederick, Md. this weekend (tour dates below).
Vassar and Lonestar want to thank Seinnheiser for their support of wireless technology throughout the multi-city tour.
Chart-topping singer-songwriter and wine enthusiast, Phil Vassar, invites television viewers across America inside his wine cellar as his "Songs from the Cellar" series makes its national television debut on PBS. The weekly series airs on Sundays at midnight ET on Michigan's WKAR-HD with additional programming scheduled to rollout over the coming months.
As Vassar interacts with fellow artists, songwriters, musicians and entertainers over a mix of wine, beer and cocktails, viewers will enjoy the camaraderie in each episode filled with intimate conversations and incredible musical collaborations. The variety of upcoming guests includes Tommy Shaw (Styx), Brenda Lee, Hunter Hayes, Peter Frampton, CAM and many more.
"My hope for this series is to bring viewers into my home, so they feel like they're really hanging out with my friends and I as we share our favorite stories and spirits. The show will also have a special emphasis on the storied careers of singer-songwriters of all genres," expressed Vassar.
In 2015, the piano-pounding powerhouse completed his underground wine cellar at his estate, built in 1929, and filled it with wine, liquor, candles and a piano. The cellar quickly became one of Vassar's favorite rooms in the house to write, sing and hang out with friends leading to the launch of "Songs from the Cellar." The series previously aired internationally on Sky TV.
Piano-pounding powerhouse Phil Vassar will bring holiday cheer to national morning television program, "Fox & Friends," Tuesday, Dec. 4 when he performs "Not So Silent Night." 100 percent of the proceeds from "Not So Silent Night" benefit The Salvation Army, which assists more than 4.5 million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time periods.
Currently, Vassar is on "The Not So Silent Night Tour" with Lonestar (tour dates below). The Salvation Army red kettle bells, a 127-year-old Christmas tradition, are present at all venues.
Throughout each stop on the multi-city tour, audiences will have the chance to hear Christmas standards as well as the artists' hits. The Salvation Army will be selecting one person from their volunteer community to join the men on stage for a special Christmas collaboration.
Vassar and Lonestar want to thank Seinnheiser for their support of wireless technology throughout the multi-city tour.
"THE NOT SO SILENT NIGHT TOUR" DATES:
Dec. 5 Potowatomi - Milwaukee, WI
Dec. 6 Potowatomi - Milwaukee, WI
Dec. 7 The Englert Theatre - Iowa City, IA
Dec. 8 Grand Falls Casino Resort - Larchwood, IA
Dec. 14 Memorial Hall - Plymouth, MA
Dec. 15 Memorial Auditorium - Lowell, MA
Dec. 16 Santander PAC - Reading, PA
Dec. 19 Peoples Bank Theatre - Marietta, OH
Dec. 21 Palace Theatre - Canton, OH
Dec. 22 Weinberg Center - Frederick, MD
The stars are shining bright this holiday season as country music hitmakers Phil Vassar and Lonestar support The Salvation Army with their “Not So Silent Night” single and “The Not So Silent Night Tour.” 100 percent of the proceeds from the single will benefit The Salvation Army, which assists more than 4.5 million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time periods. The Salvation Army red kettle bells, a 127-year-old Christmas tradition, will be present at venues throughout "The Not So Silent Night Tour." To purchase “Not Silent Night,” click HERE. For tour dates and tickets, visit PhilVassar.com and LonestarNow.com.
Parade.com exclusively announced “The Not So Silent Night Tour,” which kicks off in Biloxi, Miss. on Nov. 30 (full list of dates available below). Throughout each stop on the multi-city tour, audiences will have the chance to hear Christmas standards, non-traditional holiday tunes as well as the artists' hits. The Salvation Army will be selecting one person from their volunteer community to join the men on stage for a special Christmas collaboration (details to follow). Fans can also purchase a VIP experience add-on that includes a meet and greet with Vassar and Lonestar, signed poster and special keepsake.
Taste of Country exclusively premiered a first listen to “Not So Silent Night,” which "finds the musicians getting their retro groove on with a swinging jazz vibe, with Vassar and Lonestar singer Richie McDonald trading vocals to describe a fun holiday party" (Sterling Whitaker). Fans can look forward to the forthcoming music video starring Vassar and Lonestar.
“After years of being friends with Phil and being a fan of his talent as well, we are truly excited to go on this Christmas tour and share the stage with him," expressed Lonestar. "Fans should get ready for a lot of laughs, great music and of course a 'Not So Silent Night!'"
Lonestar, comprised of Richie McDonald, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams, released their first Christmas album, This Christmas Time, in 2000. The ACM and CMA award-winning group recorded 11 songs for the Dan Huff produced project, which featured new material such as the title track co-written by Sams and the touching “Reason For The Season” co-written by McDonald.
"I've known these guys forever, and we're going to have a blast on the road performing for our fans. It's even more meaningful that we're getting into the Christmas spirit and giving back to The Salvation Army - that's what it's all about," shared Vassar.
Vassar, who has headlined Christmas tours since 2009, released his first Christmas album, Noel, in 2011. The ten-track collection, co-produced by Vassar and Dane Bryan, showcases four of the ACM award-winning and ASCAP Songwriter of the Year’s original songs, including the humorous “Santa’s Gone Hollywood” and “Big Ol’ Texas Christmas,” a duet with Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson. Last Christmas season, he and Kellie Pickler headlined a sold-out holiday tour.
"THE NOT SO SILENT NIGHT TOUR" DATES:
Nov. 30 IP Casino - Biloxi, MS
Dec. 2 Wildhorse Saloon - Nashville, TN
Dec. 5 Potowatomi - Milwaukee, WI
Dec. 6 Potowatomi - Milwaukee, WI
Dec. 7 The Englert Theatre - Iowa City, IA
Dec. 8 Grand Falls Casino Resort - Larchwood, IA
Dec. 14 Memorial Hall - Plymouth, MA
Dec. 15 Memorial Auditorium - Lowell, MA
Dec. 16 Santander PAC - Reading, PA
Dec. 19 Peoples Bank Theatre - Marietta, OH
Dec. 21 Palace Theatre - Canton, OH
Dec. 22 Weinberg Center - Frederick, MD
The stars are shining bright this holiday season as country music hitmakers Phil Vassar and Lonestar announce "The Not So Silent Night Tour." To celebrate, Vassar and Lonestar are releasing their Christmas single, “Not So Silent Night,” on Nov. 2 with a music video to follow. In true holiday spirit, the fan-favorite acts will support The Salvation Army with their tour and single release. For dates and tickets, visit PhilVassar.com and LonestarNow.com.
All proceeds from the single will benefit The Salvation Army, which assists more than 4.5 million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time periods. The Salvation Army red kettle bells, a 127-year-old Christmas tradition, will be present at venues throughout "The Not So Silent Night Tour."
The 10-plus city tour kicks off in Biloxi, Miss. on Nov. 30 (full list of dates available below). Throughout each show, audiences will have the chance to hear Christmas standards, non-traditional holiday tunes as well as the artists' hits. One lucky fan in each city will be chosen to join the men onstage for a special Christmas collaboration (details to follow). Fans can also purchase a VIP experience add-on that includes a meet and greet with Vassar and Lonestar, signed poster and special keepsake.
“After years of being friends with Phil and being a fan of his talent as well, we are truly excited to go on this Christmas tour and share the stage with him," expressed Lonestar. "Fans should get ready for a lot of laughs, great music and of course a 'Not So Silent Night!'"
Lonestar, comprised of Richie McDonald, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams, released their first Christmas album, This Christmas Time, in 2000. The ACM and CMA award-winning group recorded 11 songs for the Dan Huff produced project, which featured new material such as the title track co-written by Sams and the touching “Reason For The Season” co-written by McDonald.
“I can’t think of a better way to spend the Christmas season than sharing the stage with Lonestar swapping songs and stories on 'The Not So Silent Night Tour!' They’re some of my best friends, not to mention some of the very best in the business,” shared Vassar.
Vassar, who has headlined Christmas tours since 2009, released his first Christmas album, Noel, in 2011. The ten-track collection, co-produced by Vassar and Dane Bryan, showcases four of the ACM award-winning and ASCAP Songwriter of the Year’s original songs, including the humorous “Santa’s Gone Hollywood” and “Big Ol’ Texas Christmas,” a duet with Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson. Last Christmas season, he and Kellie Pickler headlined a sold-out holiday tour.
"THE NOT SO SILENT NIGHT TOUR" DATES:
Nov. 30 IP Casino - Biloxi, MS
Dec. 2 Wildhorse Saloon - Nashville, TN
Dec. 6 Potowatomi - Milwaukee, WI
Dec. 8 Grand Falls Casino Resort - Larchwood, IA
Dec. 14 Memorial Hall - Plymouth, MA
Dec. 15 Memorial Auditorium - Lowell, MA
Dec. 16 Santander PAC - Reading, PA
Dec. 20 Westbury Theater - Westbury, NY
Dec. 21 Palace Theatre - Canton, OH
Dec. 22 Weinberg Center - Frederick, MD