TUCSON, Ariz. -- Country music star Phil Vassar will perform on the University of Arizona Mall in a pre-game concert prior to the Arizona Football's home opener against Mississippi State on Sept. 10.
 
Arizona Athletics, in conjunction with Arizona Arts, is excited to present Vassar at the home opener for the second year in a row. Vassar will be joined by a special guest (artist TBD) and student performers from the College of Fine Arts.
 
The concert will be free of charge and open to the public, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the east side of the mall.
 
Vassar makes his return after performing prior to last year's home opener vs. San Diego State. Vassar will perform from his catalogue of signature songs that features 10 number one singles and 26 top-40 hits, including "Carlene", "Just Another Day in Paradise", "Sick-Pack Summer" and "When I Love You" among others. The two-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and Top New Male Vocalist award-winner will take the stage as part of the "Community Day" promotions on game day.
 
Visit www.PhilVassar.com for more information and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 
Arizona Football's home opener vs. Mississippi State on Sept. 10 begins at 8 p.m. Tickets start as low as $11 and can be purchased here. Season Tickets and Flex Plans are on sale as well for Arizona's seven-game home schedule.