Here's three things you need to know about "AGT All-Stars" contestant Robert Finley

Northeast Louisiana musician Robert Finley wowed celebrity judges following his performance during preliminaries on the NBC singing competition "America's Got Talent All-Stars" on Jan. 23.

The Bernice, Louisiana native first appeared on season 14 of "America's Got Talent" in 2019 before being eliminated during the semifinals. Finley, along with past winners, finalists and fan favorites from across previous seasons of the franchise, are competing for the coveted All-Star title.

Here's three things you need to know about the NELA bluesman.

1. He's legally blind.

Finley began losing his sight in 2014. The decline in his eyesight was caused by glaucoma − a progressive, usually inherited, eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve and is often caused by a buildup of pressure in the eye. The condition forced Finley to retire as a carpenter.

2. He performs original songs on America's Got Talent: All-Stars.

Unlike most contestants on singing competitions, Finley performs original songs. During his first appearance on "America's Got Talent" in 2019, Finley performed his original song, "Get It While You Can." He managed to reach the live shows performing originals songs such as "Medicine Woman," prior to being eliminated in the semi-finals.

3. His songs are available on streaming services.

Finley has recorded three albums: "Age Don't Mean a Thing," "Goin' Platinum!" and "Sharecropper's Son", all of which, are currently streaming on iTunes.

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