Phillip Bauer began his career in 1985 by winning a state wide talent contest in Minnesota. Bauer took 1st place in a field of over 800 contestants at the Minnesota State Fair. In 1986, he was asked to perform nightly at the fair with a 40 piece orchestra.

This Singer / Songwriter has had his original songs played on over 300 country music stations all across Europe. Throughout the 90's, Bauer played in bands performing his own music as well as his many impersonations of various artists.