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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.

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 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. Just one year later, the boy band 98

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) While many songs transition from pop to country,

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:

Mark Wills released the original version in 1998 as the first single from his album Wish You Were Here . It reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.