Family still astonished at turnout for King of Country's send-off on third anniversary of his passing - SundayWorld.com
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Family of country legend Big Tom McBride suffers third big tragedy following death of son's partner - Irish Mirror Online
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Big Tom McBride 'died of broken heart' just three months after beloved wife passed away - Irish Mirror Online
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Thomas McBride, son of late country singer 'Big' Tom McBride, at the official unveiling of a statue of his father in Castleblaney as the inaugural festival in his honour concludes. Both the
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People gather for the unveiling of a statue of late country singer 'Big' Tom McBride in Castleblaney as the inaugural festival in his honour concludes. Both the statue and the festival were
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Who was Big Tom McBride, was he married, who has paid tribute to the country star and what big hits did he sing?
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