# Country star Phil Vassar says he was 'blasted' back to life by first responders after he died twice

## The multiplatinum singer-songwriter is celebrating 25 years of his song 'Just Another Day in Paradise' on his comeback tour

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Published March 10, 2025 4:30am EDT

 is embracing every moment after he was given a second chance at life.

The country star detailed his miraculous recovery after he "dropped dead" twice, suffering a heart attack and stroke, while on tour.



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- **Date**: March 10, 2025, 4:30am EDT

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Vassar's medical emergency occurred in 2023 during a Christmas tour with Deana Carter. First responders shocked him 11 times and "cracked some ribs" in the process.

"The lifesaving crew, these guys… what they do is just amazing," Vassar praised the medical team. "They could have given up… but they just kept going. They blasted me back to life."



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- **Date**: March 10, 2025, 4:30am EDT

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Vassar had previously opened up to Taste of Country about his health battle, saying, "I dropped dead. I was dead for 30 minutes a couple of times. No heartbeat. No heartbeat at all."

**WATCH: COUNTRY STAR COLT FORD CREDITS GOD FOR SECOND CHANCE AFTER HE ‘DIED 2 TIMES’ FROM NEAR-FATAL HEART ATTACK**

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- **Date**: March 10, 2025, 4:30am EDT

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"**25 YEARS OF PARADISE**" tour will kick off March15 with dates through July, and he’s set to perform in states such as Kentucky, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska.





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- **Date**: March 10, 2025, 4:30am EDT

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Vassar's "25 Years of Paradise" tour will kick off March15 with dates through July, and he’s set to perform in states such as Kentucky, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska.


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