“Our beginning goes back 30 years ago to fishing on Center Hill Lake,” remarked Anderson following his performance. “Bobby has managed and booked my career with dignity and solid professionalism for a long time. We’ve shared a healthy business relationship for three decades and our friendship is one of a kind. ”
United Talent Agency (UTA) agent and Roberts’ son Travis James introduced the country legend to the stage. UTA co-head Lance Roberts spoke of his father’s accomplishments, with the trio handing Roberts his award.
“Receiving this NATD honor, which I share with my family, is an amazing highlight for my career,” notes Roberts. “I’ve always loved representing the artists with a servant’s heart and a warrior’s spirit. It’s always a team effort and we were blessed with superb agents including our sons Travis and Lance and a support staff which included my wife Diana. I’m a very happy man living the dream!”