Richard Law, born on June 5, 1945, and passing on July 26, 2022, began his musical journey in childhood. His father would often take him to the general store in Parsons, Tennessee, where he would perform while perched on a pickle barrel. Law developed a particular affinity for doo-wop music, inspired by groups such as the Anita Kerr Singers, with whom he collaborated on various projects throughout his career.

During his high school years, Law played the trumpet and formed a band that performed at local events. His musical endeavors led him to join the Vanderbilt Band, the Dr.’s Orchestra, and serve in the Army National Band during the Vietnam War, where he received commendations for his dedication in playing "Taps" for fallen servicemen.

Richard's professional career as a background vocalist took off while he was a student at George Peabody College for Teachers at Vanderbilt, where he attended for five years but never graduated due to his increasingly busy session schedule. He built a notable career providing background vocals on numerous recordings for prominent artists, including Chet Atkins, Jimmy Dean (“Big Bad John”), Jerry Lee Lewis (“She Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye”), Tommy Roe (“Dizzy”), Joe South (“Games People Play”), Bobby Vinton (“Blue Velvet”), Gene Pitney (“Only Love Can Break a Heart”), Brenda Lee (“I’m Sorry”), Tex Ritter (“Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling”), Dolly Parton (“Love Is Like a Butterfly”), and Don Gibson (“Oh Lonesome Me”), among others.

Law also collaborated with well-known figures such as Ralph Emery, Jim Ed Brown, Billy Joe Royal, Crystal Gayle, Peabo Bryson, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, as well as Barbara Mandrell. He regarded his time touring with Roy Orbison as the highlight of his career, which included six weeks in Australia and appearances in England, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States.

In 1989, Law performed backup vocals at the Roy Orbison Tribute Concert for the Homeless, joining a distinguished lineup that featured Emmylou Harris, Was (Not Was), John Hiatt, Talking Heads, Bonnie Raitt, k.d. lang, Patrick Swayze, Michael McDonald, and Benny Mardones, among others. Additionally, he worked as a jingle singer for national campaigns, including those for Burger King, Toyota, and Coca-Cola.

Later in his life, Law dedicated his time to working with disabled children at the Tennessee School for the Blind, where he established a chorale group. He also created a radio program titled Sunday Morning Radio, which spotlighted the talents of emerging Nashville songwriter Natalie Hemby during her childhood.