I needed to move a sofa. I mentioned this to an American. He said, "You know anybody with a truck?" I did not know anybody with a truck. He looked at me with real concern. Not pity. Concern. The way you look at a man who has told you he does not have a name. "You gotta know somebody with a truck." I asked how one acquires such a person. He said, "You just do." This is the third time I have received that answer in this country. It is the answer to everything here. You just do. There is no process. There is only the eventual fact of having. He said, "Ask Kevin." I do not know a Kevin. He said Kevin like I should. He said it the way you say a shared uncle. I met Kevin four days later. Kevin owns a truck. Kevin does not own a truck for himself. Nobody owns a truck for themselves. Kevin owns a truck for a fifteen mile radius. Inside I said: THIS MAN HAS TAKEN A VOW. HE DID NOT ANNOUNCE IT. HE SIMPLY PURCHASED A BED AND ACCEPTED THE CONSEQUENCES. Kevin arrived on Saturday. He brought the truck. He also brought a second man. I had not asked for a second man. The second man's name is Tony. Tony came because Kevin came. Tony did not know me. Tony did not ask what we were moving. Tony brought gloves. They moved the sofa in eleven minutes. I offered them money. Both of them laughed at the same time, which felt rehearsed and was not. I asked what I owed them. Kevin said, "Buy the pizza." That is the price. That is the entire economy. The truck costs one pizza and the pizza is not negotiable and the pizza is also not expensive and everyone knows what size. Inside I said: THE FEE IS FIXED ACROSS THE ENTIRE NATION AND WAS SET BY NO ONE. We ate on the floor because the sofa was against the wall and none of us wanted to be the first to sit on it. Tony told me his daughter plays soccer. I asked if she is good. He said, "She's aggressive." I still think about that. Three weeks later, Kevin texted me. "You free Sunday? Helping Tony move a fridge." He did not ask if I wanted to. He informed me of a fridge. Inside I said: I HAVE BEEN CALLED UP. I DID NOT ENLIST. THE PAPERS WERE FILED ON MY BEHALF. I went. I moved the fridge. I have no truck. I contributed only arms. Afterward, a man I had never met asked me if I knew anybody with a truck. I said, "Yeah, I got a guy." I have a guy. I am somebody's guy now, too. Tony has told two people about me. He describes me as "the guy who's strong for his size." I have never been prouder of a sentence in my life.

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We've got some fun shows ahead! April 11 - Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse - Lindale Texas May 1 - Mountain Readiness @BigTMountainRed - Harmony NC July 4 - Ore City Fun Fest - Ore City TX

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Dust off your boots and call your dancing partner. We're coming to Lindale TX for some BBQ, drinks, & dancing. Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM For Details/Reservations: CALL 903-881-5725

We always look forward to playing Moore's Store in Ben Wheeler, TX. If you've never been, you're missing out. Some of the best times, best folks, best food, and best drinks. We have yet to find a venue with the spirit Moore's Store has. Always a fun time!

We had a BLAST at Mardi Gras Upriver in Jefferson TX! Thank you to everyone who came out to the show. And a special thanks to Mardi Gras Upriver for having us. That is one to remember!

Happy New Year! We had a large time ringing in 2026. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us.

Happy New Year! Thank you to all of you for such a great 2025! I want to personally invite you to join my email and text group. Email: anthonybonnette.com/signup Texts: Text "JOIN" to 844-426-6951 credit: Jay Patrick Photography

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Join me and the boys Dec 31st, Longview, TX at the Reo Palm Isle.

Make sure you've got your tickets to New Year's Eve with me and the boys at The Reo Palm Isle! We're gonna do some fun having and some dancing, don't be a party pooper. Hope to see you there! Longview TX - December 31 2025. Tickets available online.

Ben Wheeler TX! Thank you! We had a great time Saturday night at Moore’s Store, Texas. Y'all delivered another unforgettable night—full house, great dancers, great folks, and top-notch food and service. We love this place and can’t wait to come back.

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Ben Wheeler, TX! I'm coming to see you! Sat, Oct 11 @ 7:30 PM at Moore’s Store, Texas. Classic country all evening. $12 cover. Reserve by phone: 903-368-9059.

Mount Pleasant, that was pure fun. Titus County Fair, thanks for the welcome, the energy, and a great crew. An honor to share the bill—what a night!

Ring in 2026 at the The Reo Palm Isle with Anthony Bonnette. Join us for a night of country music, good friends, and dancin’ all night long. Event Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Doors 8:00 PM) 👉 Tickets: Get Your Tickets Early—this one will move! 📍 Location: Reo Palm Isle, 4716 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604

Thursday Night! Come enjoy the Titus County Fair with me. I’m opening for Glen Templeton in Mount Pleasant. Tickets at the gate—see y’all there! Titus County Fair — Thu, Sept 25 • 6 PM

Randy Travis definitely for the win!