Philip Bauer

Philip Bauer is a Johnny Cash tribute artist based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He began his career in 1985 after winning a statewide talent contest in Minnesota, taking first place against more than 800 contestants at the Minnesota State Fair. In 1986, Bauer was invited back to perform nightly at the fair with a 40-piece orchestra. Alongside his tribute work, he is a singer-songwriter whose original songs have been played on more than 300 country music stations across Europe. Throughout the 1990s, Bauer performed in bands playing his own material as well as his many artist impersonations. For buyers, the background is straightforward: long-running stage experience, proven contest results, and a clear Johnny Cash tribute focus.

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A Johnny Cash tribute from singer-songwriter Phillip Bauer

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Phillip Bauer is a Johnny Cash tribute singer-songwriter whose career began with a 1985 Minnesota talent contest win. He placed first among more than 800 contestants and was invited to perform nightly at the 1986 Minnesota State Fair with a 40-piece orchestra.

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Phillip Bauer is a Johnny Cash tribute singer-songwriter who began his career in 1985 by winning a statewide talent contest in Minnesota. He placed first among more than 800 contestants at the Minnesota State Fair and was invited to perform nightly at the 1986 fair with a 40-piece orchestra. His original songs have been played on more than 300 country music stations across Europe. During the 1990s, Bauer performed in bands featuring his own music and impersonations of various artists.

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