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Internationally known recording artist best known for his "SWAMP POP" version of "SWEET DREAMS" selling over 10 million copies with a deserving GOLD RECORD, and received another GOLD RECORD for writing "IF YOU DON'T LOVE ME(LEAVE ME ALONE)" for FREDDY FENDER. Tommy's discography includes over 150 songs penned and recorded from the beginning of his career through today, the hits just keep on coming! Tommy has accomplished a lifetime of achievements and awards INCLUDING:

  • Induction to the LOUISIANA HALL OF FAME twice
  • TEXAS HALL OF FAME
  • ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME-STOCKHOLM SWEDEN
  • LIVING LEGENDS AWARDS
  • POLITICAL HALL OF FAME
  • KEYS TO CITIES ALL AROUND THE WORLD
  • VARIOUS PLACQUES, CERTIFICATES, AND HONORABLE AWARDS FROM MANY DIGNATARIES, MEDIA, AND CITIES
  • Plus so much more!
  • APPEARED IN THE MOVIE "THE DROWNING POOL" WITH PAUL NEWMAN
  • TOURED WITH DICK CLARK'S "CARAVAN OF STARS" AND 'WHERE THE ACTION IS"
  • GUEST ON "THE MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW" AND HUNDREDS OF TV, RADIO, AND LIVE SHOWS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
  • PERFORMED AND ENTERTAINED FOR MILLIONS OF FANS FROM THE 1960'S AND STILL DRAWING THE CROWDS!
  • WAS A DISC JOCKEY WITH HIS OWN "SWAMP POP" RADIO SHOW ON KREH RADIO IN OAKDALE, LOUISIANA
  • AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON AND ON.........


    TOMMY McLAIN has conquered all fields of the entertainment industry:

  • SINGER
  • SONGWRITER
  • ENTERTAINER
  • PUBLISHER-BMI
  • MUSICIAN
  • KREHON RECORD LABEL, THE MIGHTY MUSIC MIX STUDIOS HE SHARES WITH HIS PRODUCER-MANAGER CAROL SKAGGS



    TOMMY McLAIN presently makes personal appearances throughout the USA and abroad and continues to write those unique ballads on the front porch swing at his home in PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA.

  • SWAMP POP
  • ROCK AND ROLL
  • COUNTRY
  • GOSPEL
  • BLUES
  • OLDIES
  • CONTEMPORARY



    TOMMY MCLAIN performs solo, or with DEAN MATHIS of the "BREAD AND BUTTER" Nashville fame, Willie Tee, Warren Storm & Cypress, LA Express and many other bands for music functions all across the nation, public and private events.

    TOMMY McLAIN started playing the guitar that his mother and father bought for him when he was 5 years old and has advanced through the years to play several instruments including: piano, keyboards, drums, guitar, left handed bass guitar, fiddle, and more!



    TOMMY McLAIN fans have followed his musical career for years, since the 60's, and today's generation continues the living legends dream of promoting the unique sound of LOUISIANA'S "SWAMP POP" MUSIC.



    TOMMY McLAIN performed at Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's Inaugurational Ball, presented former GOV. JIMMIE DAVIS his award inducting him into the LOUISIANA POLITICAL HALL OF FAME and performed the legend's historical song "YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE" to a packed hall in WINNFIELD, LOUISIANA. Performs at New Orleans JazzFest, Pondarosa Stomp, Johnny Nicholas'Texas AllStar Bash, Antone's in Austin Tx New York, Brooklyn, London England, and all around the world, and keeps on performing.



    TOMMY McLAIN has toured the world over with numerous musical acts: The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Tommy James & The Shondells, Steffenwolf, ZZ Top, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Percy Sledge, plus many more and has performed with just about every band, musicians in Louisiana.


    For Bookings, CDs, Tapes, and other info, call Carol Skaggs 318-335-4037

    TOMMY McLAIN has been featured in many books, magazines, newspapers, tv, radio, and throughout the internet you can read articles that musicians, recording artists, record labels, and other industry individuals have mentioned on their web sites. We hope to eventually list the links so you can enjoy searching info about Tommy. It is amazing to see how many sites that include him. We really appreciate all who have done so and would love for you to add TOMMY McLAIN'S WEB SITE to your page. Be our guest! Please email so we can visit your site! There is so much information to add so please check back often to see the progress we are making to bring you a unique web for you to enjoy!


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