By Judy Shields
Los Angeles, California (The Hollywood Times) 04/02/2024
Country artist Anthony Bonnette releases “Lion Tamer,” a self-penned sultry ballad written about the passion between a man and a woman. This is the anticipated follow-up to “Lone Star Steel” and “Hey There Pretty Girl.” Born in Lone Star, Texas, Bonnette is best known for his song “Funny Man,” published by Bluewater Music, produced by Merle Haggard and Toby Keith, and covered by Rodney Carrington for Capitol Records Nashville in 2009. “Lion Tamer” is available on all digital music platforms HERE.
Bonnette states, “Lion Tamer is a commentary on rough hardened manly men and sweet, feminine girls and the magical thing that happens when you put them together. Strange how the soft can dominate, how the sweet can overpower the tough.”
The official video was captured at El Cerrito Lodge in Diana, TX with and the characters are portrayed by actors, Monty and Alice Stanley. Watch the video on Anthony’s official artist YouTube Channel HERE.
“Anthony Bonnette’s “Lion Tamer” is another example of a great country song. It’s very difficult to write a love song that is vulnerable but not trite. Anthony has managed to present a timeless theme in a truly imaginative way. Do yourself a favor and check this song out.” shared Producer-Chad Mauldin.
A quote from Robert Duvall’s character, Hub, in Second Hand Lions was inspirational for the writing of this song. “I’ve won and lost a dozen fortunes, killed many men and loved only one woman with a passion a flea like you could never begin to understand.” Anthony shared “That’s a great line! And I’ve not done any of that except loved one woman my whole life.” Anthony shared “That’s a great line! And I’ve not done any of that except loved one woman my whole life.”
The Hollywood Times had the opportunity to speak with Anthony about his newest release and video. Enjoy our conversation:
Producer/Engineer/Mastering on the project is credited to Chad Mauldin and the song was recorded at KSIJ Studio, Mauldin Productions, Gladewater, TX. Session players on the recording include Jeff Shelton (Drums), Jackson Mauldin (Bass), Chad Mauldin (Electric Guitar), Milo Deering (Steel Guitar)and Milo Deering (Mandolin).
This is truly a great ballad type song and will certainly be a song that will be played at many weddings this coming summer. Get the single today and share it with your friends and family. Judy Shields, The Hollywood Times
Catch up with Anthony Bonnette on the road:
2024 Tour Dates
03-23-24 – Neon Moon Restaurant and Social Club Yantis, TX
04-06-24 – Leon’s Steakhouse Saloon Longview, T
06-06-24 – Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse Lindale, TX
06-21-24 – Swingin Doors Terrell, TX
07-20-24 – Moore’s Store Ben Wheeler, TX
08-31-24 – Country Music Festival at Salmon Lake Park 2024 Grapeland, TX
More dates coming soon…
Anthony has more singles to be released in 2024, showcasing authentic, soulful country music.
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:
Country artist and songwriter Anthony Bonnette releases his new single, “Lion Tamer,” on March 22, 2024. He is best known for his song “Funny Man,” published by Bluewater Music, produced by Merle Haggard and Toby Keith, and covered by Rodney Carrington for Capitol Records Nashville in 2009.
Anthony’s latest single, “Lone Star Steel,” captured audiences and was added to over 34 Spotify playlists, reaching over 2.1 million listeners, and has over 120K streams. According to Chartmetric, Anthony gained over 50,000 Monthly Spotify listeners with the single’s release. He ranks among the top 200 Americana Artists worldwide. He is also among the top 10,000 Country Artists and 20,000 Singer/Songwriter Artists. “Lone Star Steel” is a historical fiction tribute to his Lone Star, TX roots. Recorded at iconic KSIJ studios (Elvis was here!) with talents like Milo Deering of The Eagles and produced by Mauldin Productions.
Anthony Bonnette was born in Lone Star, Texas. He grew up in the piney woods of East Texas near Lake O’ the Pines, and is the oldest of four boys. After high school, Anthony got a guitar and started writing his own songs. Anthony met a music producer in Dallas, TX who invited him to Nashville, where Anthony recorded his first two singles: “Every Time It Rains” and “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now.”
Anthony’s recent singles include “Upshur County” (2022) and “Just A Heartache Ago” (2023), the latter reaching the #24 spot on the SoundCloud Ireland Pop Chart.
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