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There is little doubt that Tom Maxwell is one of the leading forces , in today’s crop of young Balladeers . Through hard work and sheer determination he has carved his Niche in Australian Country Music and has seen his fan base and popularity explode in recent times. An accomplished entertainer , Tom has already released 6 successful albums , with a new release scheduled for June 2007 , made the finals of many of Australia’s major Awards and now spends much of his time on the road performing his style of music to his many fans . All this is quite a remarkable achievement for a young bloke from Warren , Central Western NSW , who before becoming a recording artist , experienced various occupations , like droving and station hand duties , to the grind of city factories , from Sydney to the Bush . Tom has a deep respect for the pioneering greats who have influenced his musical style and his genuine attitude , easy going disposition and likeable nature , combined With his underlying passion and devotion to our Australian Music and it’s Heritage , all contribute to the acceptance and adulation Tom receives . Major Awards & Achievements 1996 – Winner – Gordon Parsons – Memorial Bush Ballad Award 1998 – Winner – Best New Talent – Stan Coster – Memorial Bush Ballad Awards 2004 – Golden Guitar Finalist – Bush Ballad Of The Year – (Gidgee After Rain ) 2004 – Winner – Male Vocalist – Stan Coster – Memorial Bush Ballad Awards 2005 – Winner – The Australian Country Recording Awards – Touring Artist Award 2005 – Winner – Gold Medallion Awards – Bush Ballad Album Of The Year 2006 – Winner – NSW Gold Medallion Awards – Bush Balladeer Of The Year 2006 – Winner – Gold Medallion Awards – Touring Artist Of The Year 2007 – Finalist – T.I.A.R.A.’S Awards – Bush Ballad Of The Year For Bookings & Further Inquiries - Phone – 02 67 60 3588 – Mobile – 0400407568 email : ridgee1@bigpond.com.au – / www.tommaxwell.com.au/