98вє - I Do (cherish You) May 2026

Nick Lachey’s rich, soulful baritone carries the heavy emotional lifting.

Many pop fans are shocked to learn that this quintessential boy band ballad actually started out as a country song! It was originally written by Dan Hill and Keith Stegall.

The song was heavily boosted by its inclusion on the soundtrack for the iconic 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill . It served as the perfect backdrop for late-'90s cinematic romance. 98Вє - I Do (Cherish You)

What separated 98 Degrees from many of their contemporaries was their formation. Unlike bands manufactured by record labels, these Ohio natives formed independently and were later picked up by Motown Records. You can hear that organic chemistry in the track:

The late '90s was the golden era of the boy band boom. Between the matching outfits and the perfectly choreographed dance moves, vocal groups were delivering some of the most memorable pop ballads in history. Sitting right at the top of that romantic mountain is 98 Degrees and their massive 1999 hit, "I Do (Cherish You)" . Nick Lachey’s rich, soulful baritone carries the heavy

Timeless Boy Band Magic: Looking Back at 98°’s "I Do (Cherish You)"

Decades after its July 1999 single release, the song continues to endure. It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 but found its permanent home as one of the most requested wedding songs of all time. The song was heavily boosted by its inclusion

The blend between Nick, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons is flawless, giving the chorus its swelling, cinematic feel.