Randy Woody and the Southbound Band  is a progressive team of musicians all from Monroe County, in rural southeastern Tennessee, striving to continue the true spirit of classic country music with southern style.
Randy Woody and the Southbound Band has gained a solid reputation as Tennessee’s premier  country music, dance, party and show band. With originals that have been described as “Songs with substance” and “an intoxicating heartbreak”.  If you look at the band’s experience it’s no surprise. The members of Randy Woody and the Southbound Band are no strangers to the performing world, with the first performance in 2006. The chemistry that has evolved from these guys coming together is amazing.
We have worked with Heidi Newfield, of Trick Pony fame, Joey and Rory, David Allan Coe, Gretchen Wilson and Trent Tomlinson at Cotton Eyed Joe’s in Knoxville Tennessee, Luke Bryan at the Tennessee Valley Fair in Knoxville and for the Kentucky Head Hunters in Benton Tennessee. Our music has received airplay on some east Tennessee Radio stations including 107.7 WIVK and 101.7 WLAR. We also have recently wrapped up production of a full length outdoor concert video, and are looking forward to all the new opportunities this coming year.
Randy Woody, Lead Singer and founding member of Randy Woody and the Southbound Band is a talented musician and songwriter. He has currently written all of the bands original songs. Randy Woody delivers heartfelt intoxicating lyrics with his signature deep voice used to full effect to deliver their unique and outlaw country style. Randy takes to the band stand each night with a passion and fever just as hot as the song burning in his heart, always tipping his hat to the country music greats that have paved this road before him.
Lead Guitar, Jason Harris plays with a passion and drive that you hardly find in today’s popular music. Jason is a born leader, and you can see it in every note he plays as he conducts the rhythm section like a musical general. It is no doubt that his tireless work ethic and attention to detail have been a key part of the team that makes up Randy Woody and the Southbound Band.
Jonathon Cook, Randy Woody and the Southbound Band’s Rhythm Guitarist is a truly talented musician and song writer and one of the founding members of Randy Woody and the Southbound Band, when asked what’s the point in playing every weekend and why does he do it? Jonathan simply smiles and says “Someday if the good Lord lets me live to be old and gray, I won’t sit there rocking back and forth, thinking about what could have been and wishing I would’ve tried to follow my dream, because right now I’m living it.”
Phil Davis, Bass Player has played on a professional level most of his life. He has worked with many country legends in the 25 plus years he has been in the music industry, performing on stage for over 15 years at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. Phil has also been featured in many bass guitar periodicals and has had an endorsement with Tradition Bass Guitars.
Randy Woody and the Southbound Band’s Drummer, Blake Rider growing up in a family of musicians he knew from an early age that drums would be his passion.  Blake adds his rock steady drumming and passion for the stage to complete the sound that is the Southbound Band.
Randy Woody and the Southbound Band is currently writing and recording material for a new album, and playing local clubs as well as outdoor festivals. Randy Woody and the Southbound Band is a band that is driven by their passion for outlaw country music, and their unyielding desire to create and entertain. It is that intensity that is captured every time Randy Woody and the Southbound Band steps on stage.

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