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‘Song Sung Blue’ Mirrors Real Life for Local Tribute Artists
Dec. 23, 2025
By Hannah Herner - Nashville Scene
Nashvillian Rich Jacques is a United States Marine Corps veteran who now fronts a Neil Diamond tribute band. That made him the logical choice to promote Song Sung Blue — writer-director Craig Brewer’s new film about a Marine vet who fronted a Neil Diamond tribute band.
“It’s kind of gratifying because somebody else out there went through the same things that I’m going through putting this band together,” Jacques tells the Scene. “Are people going to like it? Are they going to respect the music? Is it gonna be good? ...
Local artist nominated for International Josie Awards
Oct. 28, 2025
By Williamson Herald
A local performer, producer, and songwriter, who regularly performs at The Franklin Theatre and other top Nashville venues, has been nominated in multiple categories by the International Josie Awards.
Richard Jacques, of Brentwood, has been nominated as Male Tribute Artist of the Year for his Sinatra Rat Pack performances; and for Classic Country Song of the Year for his original song, "Without You." ...
'Grease' Comes to the Landmark Theater
July 15, 2013
By Ilene Malakoff — PATV North Shore News
Richard Jacques and Kim Kaiman who play the leading roles of Danny and Sandy in ‘Grease,' preview the upcoming production set to run at the Landmark On Main theater in Port Washington, N.Y.