Big Tom

Big Tom - real name Tom McBride (b. September, 1936 in Oram, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland) is an Irish country music singer, guitarist, saxophone player. Established since 1966 he is currently front man of the Irish showband Big Tom and The Mainliners.

On July 8, 2005 in appreciation to his contribution to Country and Irish music a plaque was erected by the local community in Big Tom's home village.
In November 2006 at the age of 70 Big Tom suffered a sudden heart attack, this has put doubt into whether he will tour again with his band.

Big Tom's latest CD entitled Teardrops in the Snow was released in April 2007 and consists of songs recorded in the era when he was split from The Mainliners (1975 - 1989).