‘Song Sung Blue’ Mirrors Real Life for Local Tribute Artists
The Twilight Train performs at the Nashville premier of 'Song Sung Blue,' Dec. 17, 2025.
By Hannah Herner
Nashville Scene
Dec. 23, 2025
NASHVILLE, TN — 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. ​
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“It’s kind of gratifying because somebody else out there went through the same things that I’m going through putting this band together,” ...
Local artist nominated for International Josie Awards
By Williamson Herald Oct. 28, 2025 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." ...