Backing Up Andrea Bocelli
What a wonderful night singing in the backing choir for Andrea Bocelli at the Bridgestone Arena February 9, 2023. Bocelli, along with guest vocalists Nadine Sierra and (recent Nashville [...]
“Son of Man” Audiobook Now Available
The audiobook Son of Man by Charles Martin and narrated by yours truly is now available. The book is a collection of 20 short stories pulled from his earlier works What [...]
BOOKED – Charles Martin’s audiobook “The Keeper”
Woot-woot! I just booked a recording project as the narrator for the upcoming audiobook The Keeper by New York Times Best Selling author Charles Martin. This will be my [...]
The Clovehitch Killer is Back on Netflix
I received a text message over the weekend that a colleague saw me in The Clovehitch Killer. She didn't know that I was in it and I didn't know [...]
Nationwide Insurance Photo Shoot: Behind the Scenes
In the spring of 2023, my agent secured a self-tape audition for Nationwide Insurance. My instructions were to record myself telling a story, reading, and listening. Sometimes, that's all [...]
BOOKED – Modeling Shoot
Image by Freepik Woot-woot! I just booked a modeling shoot in Columbus, OH. Shoutout to Kenny Packer and Heyman Talent. Thanks, Kenny! Stay tuned for details. [...]
“The Record Keeper” Audiobook Now Available
My latest audiobook, The Record Keeper is now available on Audible.com or wherever you get your audiobooks! This action-packed Contemporary Christian Romance (so-called by Amazon) is written by New [...]
Support my Daughter with these “Stand with Ukraine” Stickers
I've been following Kelsey Montague on social media for a while now. She's an interactive street artist and, if you've been to Nashville, you've likely seen her murals that [...]
BOOKED – Charles Martin’s “The Record Keeper” Audiobook
Woot-woot! I just booked a recording project as the narrator for The Record Keeper by New York Times Best Selling author Charles Martin. This will be my fifth book [...]
A 1-2 Suckerpunch: Breast Cancer and the War in Ukraine
I know there's gonna be lesson somewhere I'm gonna think a lot about it later Right now I'm miles away — Marc Cohn, "Miles Away" If I seem [...]
“The Letter Keeper” Audiobook Now Available
My latest audiobook, The Letter Keeper is now available on Audible.com or wherever you get your audiobooks! This action-packed Christian adventure/romance is written by New York Times best selling [...]
BOOKED – Charles Martin’s “The Letter Keeper” Audiobook
I'm excited to announce that I've booked a recording project as narrator of The Letter Keeper by New York Times Best Selling author Charles Martin. This will be my [...]
BOOKED – Modeling Shoot
I gotta practice this look from Ben Stiller in Zoolander! I’m excited to announce that I booked a modeling job in Louisville, KY this week. A very [...]
The End of the Chapter
The Table Troubadours Last Monday, November 2, marked the end of my seven and a half year tenure as the music leader for The Table. I loved [...]
The Long Time Now
#8 on CCM Magazine's "100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music" (2001) 1992's Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album I suppose I first heard of T [...]
The Dead Don’t Dance Audiobook: Behind the Scenes
Last week I recorded the audiobook narration for The Dead Don't Dance by Charles Martin and published by Thomas Nelson, an imprint of Harper Collins. This is how it [...]
BOOKED – Charles Martin Audiobook Series
I'm excited to announce that I booked a recording project as a narrator with Nashville Audio Productions and New York Times Best Selling author Charles Martin. Sessions begins next [...]
Women’s World — Secret Deodorant Commercial
Secret deodorant has a new ad campaign (#allstrengthnosweat) featuring inspirational female celebrities. And me. Just kidding, but I am here if you keep your eyes peeled. When I told [...]
Love and Joy
I want YOU to come see us Christmas carol! Happy Holidays, ya'll! Caroling season officially kicks off for me tonight as I sing with the American Caroling [...]
BOOKED – Global Company Commercial
I'm excited to announce that I booked (and filmed) a commercial in Cincinnati (thanks for the love, Cincinnati) that will be used on the world wide webs. ;) Small [...]
Fast Away the Old Year Passes – Caroling 2018
Here we come a-caroling! It's that time of year again when I rock a Victorian vest and top hat as if it's [...]
The Clovehitch Killer: Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes* Dylan McDermott in The Clovehitch Killer In the fall of 2016, my talent agent notified me of a film being shot in Louisville. The [...]
Caroling Season 2017
Here we come a-caroling! I am an unapologetic Christmas music nerd and in 2017 I sang my fifth caroling season with The [...]
Jonathan K. Riggs with The American Caroling Company on the Pickler & Ben Show
The Pickler & Ben Show I got to sing with The American Caroling Company for a studio taping of the Pickler & Ben show. It airs Monday, November 20 [...]
Wicked Mom’s Club: Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes* Last March I was cast in a made-for-TV movie whose working title was Momster. It's a continuation in my series of films of grown women behaving badly [...]
Selling Financial Stability: Western & Southern
Behind the Scenes* Last August, I self-taped an audition for a non-speaking commercial role for Western & Southern [...]
Selling Home Comforts: Bed, Bath, & Beyond
Behind the Scenes* Hey, ya'll, I'm in the Fall 2017 Bed, Bath, & Beyond catalog! I drove to Columbus, OH for a quick day in May [...]
Selling Healthcare Technology
Behind the Scenes* I recently appeared on an Internet marketing video for a healthcare app. The spot was produced by Clif Sneed and directed by Kemp Lyons from Cincinnati-based [...]
BOOKED – Cincinnati Commercial
I'm excited to announce that I booked a commercial shoot next week. It shoots in Cincinnati and will be used in Ohio and on the internet. More detail to [...]
BOOKED – Alabama PSA
I'm excited to announce that I booked an acting job next week. It's a public service announcement. It shoots here in Nashville and will be used in Alabama. I [...]
Tranquility Base
Behind the Scenes* Tranquility Base was a short film that I was a part of in 2015. It tells the story of a war veteran suffering from PTSD and the [...]
Murder by Numbers Shoot: Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes* w/ Dir. Geoffrey Proud and actor Derrick Dee Drake I first worked with Geoffrey Proud, Flower Hulihan, and Lusid Media in 2015 for Murder [...]
Murder By Numbers Broadcast
Series Premiere There's a new show on Investigation Discovery and I'm in the series premiere. Murder by Numbers re-enacts the true crimes of serial killers and the detectives on [...]
BOOKED – Web and App Shoot
I'm excited to announce that I booked an acting job in Cincinatti, OH! A very special thank-you to my agent Heyman Talent for pitching me. This is a commercial [...]
Indiana Tourism Commercial Shoot
Behind the Scenes A commercial I shot earlier this year is now airing! I had the opportunity to work with Williams Randall Ad Agency and the Indiana Office of [...]
BOOKED – Modeling Shoot
I'm excited to announce that I booked a modeling job in Columbus, OH this week. A very special thank-you to my KY agent, Heyman Talent. I will post here [...]
Secrets in Suburbia
Many times when hired for a shoot, an actor is not allowed to publicly share the details. This is to protect the marketing plans of the project and to [...]
Pigeon Forge Tourism Commercial Shoot
Many times when hired for a shoot, an actor is not allowed to publicly share the details. This is to protect the marketing plans of the project and to [...]
(The Second) Remember the Goal Opening
What fun it was to reunite with the director and some of the cast from Remember the Goal, a faith-based film about a new coach of a girls cross-country team [...]
Another C-Spire Spot
This week C-Spire released a new commercial spot that contains some footage I did with them last fall kayaking the Strong River in Jackson, MS. You can read my [...]
Selling Home Connectivity
I did a quick video shoot for Interlogix for their booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This is an annual gathering of high-tech companies and [...]
Remember the Goal Playing Again in Nashville
Remember the Goal, an inspirational film about a girl's cross country team will be playing again in Nashville. The film stars Allee-Sutton Hethcoat (aka Miss Tennessee 2017) as the [...]
BOOKED – Feature Film Shooting in Lexington
I'm excited to announce that I booked a supporting role in a feature film in Lexington, KY. Shooting starts next week. A very special thank-you to my KY agent, [...]
C-Spire Commercial Shoot
Many times when hired for a shoot, an actor is not allowed to publicly share the details. This is to protect the marketing plans of the project and to [...]
Country Music Marathon 2017 – Training Begins
OK. It's the half-marathon, but who's counting? This year will be my 7th time running in the Country Music Marathon in Nashville. I'll be running the half-marathon for the [...]
Episodic Shoot Booked
Next week I have my first television episodic booking for the year! Can't say much about it and don't know my schedule, but it shoots 01/31 - 02/03. [...]
First Booking of 2017
I'm excited to have my first booking for the year. It's a commercial that shoots in Indiana. Come on, 2017!
2016 Business Review
2016 was the fourth year in a row of financial growth for Riggs Creative Services! 2012 - 2016 RCS Gross Income I've just begun my year-end chores [...]
Finally – Website Relaunch
Redesign of website ThatJonathanRiggs.com The ugly side of website maintenance After two malware attacks, several conversations, most of 2016, and countless hours chipping away, I am thrilled [...]
Booked – An undisclosed industrial
When I was in sales, we had a term for the occasional gift of someone making a purchase from you without your doing any work for it: a "bluebird." [...]
And so it begins: Caroling Season 2016
Tonight begins the 2016 caroling season with the American Caroling Company for me with a performance at the Foxland Harbor Golf and Country Club in Gallatin. I've sung [...]
Booked – Conservatorship Association of Tennessee
I booked a training video on conservatorship law for the Conservatorship Association of Tennessee. Gotta get my suit out and my "lawyer-speak" on. Woot-woot! screen grab from the Conservatorship Association [...]
Kathy Troccoli Among Friends Cruise – a recap
KT's "Stubborn Love" LP 1982 I've just returned from a glorious week at sea with Kathy Troccoli and her Among Friends cruise. My older brother had Kathy's first record and I remember [...]
Booked – hand modeling gig
Jason Alexander as George Costanza protects his hands when he became a hand model. Seinfeld I just booked another hand modeling gig for this week. This is [...]
Karamazov Jones and #thiscrazylove2016
Stuart Stokes from the production company Karamazov Jones is participating in #ThisCrazyLove2016. This social media hashtag is a reaction against the negativity that at times seems to take over our [...]
Rehearsals Begin for Kathy Troccoli Cruise
L-R Haley Pearson, Bonnie Keen, Darci Wantiez, Kathy Troccoli, and Jonathan Riggs. Photo credit: Kathy Ferrara I have an exciting opportunity coming up in a few weeks. [...]
That’s a Wrap – Gaylord Opryland Shoot
What great fun I had shooting promotional videos and a photo shoot for Gaylord Opryland Resort and its Nutcracker breakfast. Look for this spot to run for the 2016 Christmas [...]
Booked! Erlanger Health System Commercial
I had the fantastic opportunity of filming a comedic commercial for Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN. Look for it to air in 2016.
