Music Minute - Anthony Bonnette: Smooth Operator

 

Country artist Anthony Bonnette has released his latest single, “Smooth Operator,” a lively Texas dancehall track that pays tribute to all the effortlessly “cool” folks out there. Some people just have that special something; they move through life a little smoother than the rest of us. Driven by fiddle and steel guitar, the single will be supported by a new music video and an active touring schedule across the Texas market. Stream and download the new music on all digital music platforms HERE and watch the official video, which is available today on his Artist YouTube Channel HERE. “Bonnette stated, “We really tried to find a 1971 Cadillac convertible to feature in a concept video, but unfortunately, we couldn’t locate one. Instead, we went with a lyric video because we loved the image created to represent this single with the eight-track.”

Watch the official video for "Smooth Operator" on YouTube Here.

Anthony is playing the legendary Reo Palm Isle to celebrate the new release on Sat, Aug 9, 2025.  Over the years the Reo Palm Isle has provided a venue for many stars and ascending stars, including Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Ray Price, Waylon Jennings, David Frizzell, Boots Randolph, Loretta Lynn, Shelly West, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kenny Sarrett, Frenchie Burke, Willie Nelson, Joe Stampley, Jacky Ward, Johnny Paycheck, Alabama, Boxcar Willie, Hank Williams Jr., Ronnie Milsap, Lee Greenwood, Ricky Skaggs, Delbert McClinton, David Allan Coe, and Mickey Gilley. The club's 3,000-square-foot dance floor has been lauded as the largest in East Texas. Reo Palm Isle was rated the best dance hall in Texas Monthly magazine in 1976 and one of the state's top ten clubs in Texas Highways. Tickets HERE  Get to know Anthony and his special guest on his Come And Pick It podcast. In-depth conversations with ordinary people achieving extraordinary accomplishments, past episodes include guests such as Lisa Abrams and Eddie Ortego, music producer Chad Mauldin, Marlon Hargis of Exile, Nick Searcy from Justified, Kent Blazy, Buddy Jewell, Meredith Crawford and many others involved in the music industry, including well-known music artists, songwriters, and more behind-the-scenes names you will surely recognize. Watch and listen to the podcast HERE. Stay current with everything Anthony Bonnette on the website anthonybonnette.com. Follow on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram and subscribe to the official  Artist YouTube Channel for the latest videos. Music is available on all digital platforms Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music and Amazon Music. About Anthony Bonnette: Anthony Bonnette’s music hits like a freight train—bold, raw, and unapologetically real. Rooted in the piney woods of East Texas, he embodies the true spirit of country music, weaving stories of heartache, resilience, and small-town life into every lyric. Whether commanding the stage or recording in the studio, Bonnette delivers songs that cut deep, drawing listeners into a world where every melody tells a truth and every word carries weight. His latest release, "That’s Just Me" (Sept 2024), debuted at #7 on the CDTex Radio Download Chart and climbed to #90 on the Texas Country Music Chart. "Do You One Better" (May 2024) reached #125 on the MusicRow Charts, while "Lion Tamer" (March 2024) showcases his ability to strip music down to its emotional core. "Anthony Bonnette has a hit on his hands with "Do You One Better." It’s got that '90s country sound that George Strait would have done justice to." – Edward Wrobleski, Holyoke Bonnette’s breakout track, "Lone Star Steel" (2023), landed on 34 Spotify playlists, boosting his monthly listeners by 50,000. It also reached #10 on the iTunes Belgium Country Chart (June 2024). Born in Lone Star, Texas, Bonnette grew up surrounded by music. Inspired by a family that lived and breathed song, he picked up a guitar after high school and never looked back. His early recordings, "Every Time It Rains" and "It’s All Coming Back to Me Now", caught the attention of a Dallas producer who invited him to Nashville, laying the foundation for his professional career. With the release of "Hey There Pretty Girl" (2024), Bonnette achieved Top 250K artist status worldwide, while "Just a Heartache Ago" hit #24 on the SoundCloud Ireland Pop Charts (2023). "I just want to be brave and honest enough to make music my people will be proud of. If I can do that, then I think that will be enough." – Anthony Bonnette Bonnette values his deep connection with his fans, from heartfelt messages to a hometown baseball team using his music during warm-ups. "For folks to spend their hard-earned resources on our shows, merch, and music, it means the world to us." – Anthony Bonnette. As Anthony Bonnette continues to release new music and captivate audiences with his live performances, he proves that he’s not just singing songs, he’s telling the story of a life lived fully and authentically.