Phil Vassar

Any big turn-offs? I'm not a smoker. That's always bugged me. And someone who cusses a lot. Next

Out of all the other artists who've cut your songs, is there one that made you the most proud? Wow . . . that's a hard one. Not really. I've been lucky, because I know a lot of writers who've gone, "Man, they sucked on that song!" But I've only had good experiences...

Is there one song that you wish you'd written? 'Yesterday.' But actually we could sit here and name 50 Beatles songs or Paul McCartney songs that I wish I'd written. But I don't think I've written my best song yet. Next

Do you ever get sick of being compared to Billy Joel? I don't mind it. To me, it's like a basketball player being compared to Michael Jordan. Or saying to a golfer, "You're just like Tiger Woods!" Billy Joel is my hero. I listen to him almost everyday...

Who are some of your daughters' favorite artists? They love Dad. But I think they're just being nice. And of course they love Hannah Montana. They go through stages, though. They'll like something for a week and then change their minds. They're kids -- they're fickle...

What celebrity would you not want to be right now? Britney Spears. Boy, they wear her out . . . But she needs to make her kids the most important things. At some point, you've gotta set a good example for them. Next

Have you ever been star-struck? Definitely. I've met so many people - the President, Stallone. I remember the first time I ever met Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Wow. And Olivia Newton-John, of course! Next

Do you have any guilty pleasures? The 'Andy Griffith Show.' I'm a Barney Fife freak. And of course, ice cream. I'll buy it and say it's for the kids, but I eat it. Next Phil Vassar Sessions Performance

Country's Piano Man is back with his first new music in three years. Phil Vassar releases 'Prayer of a Common Man' today. Like his previous albums, it serves a main course of love and family with a side order of playfulness and humor. But this time around, Vassar reveals a little more about himself through his songs, giving fans an introspective look into where he is now, both musically and person

Artist: Phil VassarSong: 'Love Is a Beautiful Thing' Why We Love It: Real-life wedding photos sent in by Phil's fans fill this video with extra love. Next Video