Big Tom, legend of Irish Country music, has died, aged 81 @ItsMeHugoD and Daniel O’Donnell pay tribute

Apr 17, 2018, 09:31 AM

The singer Big Tom McBride, one of the icons of Irish country music, has died at the age of 81.  In a statement, his family said: ''It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father Big Tom McBride (RIP) this morning. Tom McBride's career spanned over 50 years on the Irish country music scene. The Monaghan man was inducted into the Irish Country Music Awards Hall of Fame in June 2016.