Carter Robertson and Tommy Townsend -Singer songwriters entertainers and members of WAYMORE’S OUTLAWS chat about their special show “Runnin’ with ole Waylon.”
Honoring the man and his music Waymore’s Outlaws consists of former members of Waylon Jennings recording and touring band, The Waylors, including Jerry “Jigger” Bridges on bass, Barny Robertson on keys, Carter Robertson on vocals, Jeff Hale on drums and steel guitarist Fred Newell. Lead guitarist and singer Tommy Townsend adds to their mix of Outlaw music. Waymore’s Outlaws are keeping the spirit of Waylon Jennings and his music alive today.
To hear more Waylon stories, check out our one-on-one interviews with Carter and Tommy on our website.
On this interview we chat all about the “Runnin’ with Ole Waylon show,” what they would say to Waylon today if they shared a beer together, and more!
We also got a special acoustic performance of one of our favorite Waylon songs, “Come With Me,” click HERE to watch!
Fun fact: Carter sang on the original recording of “Come With Me.”
Carter Robertson holds the distinction of being the only female member of Waylon’s band. She backed up both Waylon and his wife, Jessi Colter, on stage and in the studio. Her recording credits include Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Don Was and many others.
Tommy Townsend, the band’s lead guitarist and singer, is a native Georgia. Waylon was a pivotal force in Townsend’s life, as Tommy had the distinction of being mentored by Waylon in his youth. The two collaborated several times over the years, with Waylon playing guitar and singing harmony on some tracks and co-producing an album on Tommy with Jerry Bridges. Waylon and his band took Tommy under their wings recording in the studio and occasionally out for appearances on the road. As a songwriter, Tommy co-wrote three of the songs on Waymore’s Outlaws CD, Same Ol’ Outlaws, which was the first of three albums released by the band.
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