Robert Finley Biography
Hailing from the town of Bernice, Louisiana, Robert Finley is an American singer-songwriter delivering traditional blues and soul music with elements of R&B and gospel. He developed an early affinity for music when he purchased a guitar from a thrift store at the age of 11. This would be the beginning of a lifelong obsession with the instrument, learning to play by ear and eventually writing his own songs. Frequent visits to gospel quartet groups had a major impact on him, and his musical abilities flourished in his teens after he signed up for the Army in 1970. Originally enlisted as a helicopter technician in Germany, his skills were quickly recognized and he was soon moved to guitarist and bandleader duties for the military band.
Upon his return home, Finley found work as a carpenter for many years before losing his sight due to Glaucoma. Still passionate about pursuing music, he went on to meet a member of the Music Maker Foundation who helped him make a welcome return to the scene. He put out his debut solo record, "Age Don't Mean a Thing," via Big Legal Mess in late 2016.
His next album, "Goin' Platinum!," was released in 2017. The following year Finley joined Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound Revue tour, followed up with a series of headline shows around the world. In 2019, it was announced that Finley was a contestant for the fourteenth season of "America's Got Talent." He managed to reach the live shows but was eventually eliminated in the semi-finals.
In 2021, Finley released "Sharecropper's Son," an autobiographical album that centers around his upbringing on a crop share in Louisiana.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Robert Finley and other top speakers and celebrities.
-
How to book Robert Finley?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Robert Finley for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a
booking request form for Robert Finley, or call our office at
1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Robert Finley or any other celebrity of your choice.
-
How much does it cost to book Robert Finley?
Speaking fees for Robert Finley, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Robert Finley charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Robert Finley, please fill out the
booking request form or call our office at
1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
-
Who is the agent for Robert Finley?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Robert Finley for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the
booking request form or call our office at
1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Robert Finley for your next private or corporate function.
-
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Robert Finley or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Robert Finley or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Robert Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Robert Finley for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Robert Finley generally travels from LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Holiday, Larnell Lewis, Thelma Houston, Regina Belle and The Clark Sisters. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robert Finley for an upcoming live or virtual event.