Mark Wills - I Do (cherish You) Apr 2026

Do you prefer the of Mark Wills' original or the smooth harmonies of the 98 Degrees version? Mark Wills - I Do (Cherish You) (Official Music Video)

Just one year later, the boy band 98 Degrees covered the song for their album 98 Degrees and Rising . Their pop/R&B version became a major hit, peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, which often leads people to mistakenly believe they recorded it first. Mark Wills - I Do (Cherish You)

Critics often note that Wills' version is more "Adult Contemporary" than traditional country, which helped him navigate the late-90s stylistic shift in the genre. Despite the pop success of the cover, Wills remains a country icon and is a member of the , having been invited by Vince Gill in 2018. Do you prefer the of Mark Wills' original

The 98 Degrees version took a humorous approach, featuring the band members dating a woman played by Ali Landry, only for her to marry a man played by (Screech from Saved by the Bell ) at the end. Musical Context Critics often note that Wills' version is more

One of the most interesting features of is its rare status as a "cross-genre cover" that originated in country music before becoming a massive pop hit. While many songs transition from pop to country, this track took the opposite path. Key Features and Facts

The song was explicitly written to be a definitive wedding ballad , following a 1990s trend of "vow-like" hits like "Butterfly Kisses". Wills even occasionally surprises fans by "crashing" weddings to perform it live. Cinematic Music Videos: