Philip Dean West

PHILIP DEAN WEST (16) of Corpus Christi, Texas is a Classic Country singer/songwriter acoustic solo artist bringing his old soul vibe and rock-n-roll roots to his new music. His sound is a blend of a by-gone era of classic country blended with southern rock regional influences all with an upbeat tempo as he aims to please his audiences with dance, happiness, and occasional laughter. He commonly opens a show with his tagline, "My name is Philip Dean. I'm 16, and I've got sideburns”.

Achievements: 2026 Josie Music Awards nominee - Nashville, TN | 2025 Frank Brown Youth Songwriter Top Finalist Gulf Shores, AL | 2026 Medalist Texas State 4-H Round Up - College Station, TX | Texas District 11 4-H 1st Place Solo/Band - Victoria, TX

Key Performances: Sip Yard Port Aransas opening for Matt Castillo | South Texas Race Ranch opening for Curtis Grimes, benefitting the hill country flood relief effort | Buc Days performances at the Hilliard Center | Downtown Social (New Braunfels) with Beagle's Nest Records, Recording Artist Showcase

Coast Bend Appearances: The Gaff (Port Aransas), The Anchor Beach Bar and Grill (Padre Island), Fajitaville (North Beach), The Sandbox (Padre Island), Commercial Street Icehouse (Aransas Pass), Hideout 35 (Rockport), Sugar Shack (Fulton),Hometown Seafood (Padre Island), Island Retreat I & II (Port Aransas), Calypso Drive & Dive (Padre island), South Texas Speedway, Padre Acoustic Social, Corpus Christi Songwriters: In The Rounds Executive Surf Club

Past Appearances: Angry Marlin open mic (Padre island), The Boathouse open mic (Padre Island), The Salty dolphin open mic (Padre island), Corpus Christi Songwriters: In The Rounds, Port A Beer Hut Open mic (Mustang island)

Debut Single: "Call His Name" (March 27, 2026), is his first official studio recording. The track showcases his talents as a guitar player, singer, drummer, bass player, and harmonist --providing a message of truth and hope-- packaged as a one-size-fits-all country radio sound ready for the airwaves.

Influences: Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakum, George strait, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels, ZZ Top, and Lynard Skynard, Philip Dean is grounded in faith and driven by tradition, leaving slow and sad sounds behind.