When you talk about male country icons, George Strait is always at the top of the list. Known affectionately as “The King of Country” and “The Troubadour,” Strait has built a career that is literally record-breaking. Since his first single in 1981, he has amassed an incredible 60 number-one hits – a feat that solidifies his place as the ultimate soundtrack for a country-themed wedding.

As a wedding DJ, I find that George Strait songs are perfect for “micro-moments” – those specific beats in a wedding where a classic, grounded sound is needed to anchor the emotion. From the playful processional to a deeply moving father-daughter dance, “The King” has a track for every chapter of your story.

George Strait’s Wedding “Micro-Moments”

The Premier First Dance: “I Cross My Heart” (1992). From the Pure Country soundtrack, this is the definitive country first dance. Its promise, “In all the world you’ll never find a love as true as mine”, is a powerful and timeless wedding vow.
The Playful Processional: “Check Yes or No” (1995). For couples who have been together since they were young, this is a charming and lighthearted choice for the wedding party entrance. It asks the ultimate question: will you “check yes” for the rest of your lives?.
The Father-Daughter Miracle: “I Saw God Today” (2008). This song, which references a “brand new baby girl” with her mama’s eyes, is a tear-jerker for a parent-child dance. It’s about recognizing life’s miracles, making it a beautiful tribute to the bond between a father and daughter.
The Grand Entrance: “Blue Clear Sky” (1996). Perfect for when you are introduced as newlyweds for the first time. It’s upbeat, celebratory, and captures the feeling of finding true love “out of the blue”.

Expert DJ Tips for a George Strait Playlist

The “Garter” Irony: If you want a bit of humor during the garter removal, play “The Chair” (1985). The opening line about “That wasn’t my chair after all” always gets a laugh from guests who know the song.
The Anniversary Dance: To honor the longest-married couples in the room, “We Must Be Loving Right” (1993) is a sophisticated choice that recognizes the endurance of true partnership.
The Late-Night Sing-Along: When the party is in full swing and you want to bridge generations, “I Just Want To Dance With You” (1998) is a “floor-filler” that gets everyone from the flower girl to the grandparents twirling.

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George Strait Number-One Singles

Forever Country, (featured artist), 2016
River of Love, 2008
I Saw God Today, 2008
It Just Comes Natural, 2006
Give It Away, 2006
She Let Herself Go, 2005
I Hate Everything, 2004
She’ll Leave You with a Smile, 2002
Living and Living Well, 2002
The Best Day, 2000
Write This Down, 1999
I Just Want to Dance with You, 1998
Round About Way, 1998
Carrying Your Love with Me, 1997
One Night at a Time, 1997
Carried Away, 1996
Blue Clear Sky, 1996
Check Yes or No, 1995
You Can’t Make a Heart Love Somebody, 1994
The Big One, 1994
Easy Come, Easy Go, 1993
Heartland, 1993
I Cross My Heart, 1992
You Know Me Better Than That, 1991
If I Know Me, 1991
I’ve Come to Expect It from You, 1990
Love Without End, Amen, 1990
Ace in the Hole, 1989
What’s Going On in Your World, 1989
Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye, 1988
If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’), 1988
Baby Blue, 1988
Famous Last Words of a Fool, 1988
Am I Blue, 1987
All My Ex’s Live in Texas, 1987
Ocean Front Property, 1986
It Ain’t Cool to Be Crazy About You, 1986
Nobody in His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her, 1986
The Chair, 1985
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind, 1984
Let’s Fall to Pieces Together, 1984
Right or Wrong, 1984
You Look So Good in Love, 1983
A Fire I Can’t Put Out, 1983
Fool Hearted Memory, 1982

George Strait Wedding Songs List

Processional

As the wedding party walks down the aisle, the song Check Yes or No would be a fitting song to play. Will the bride and groom check yes or no for the rest of their lives?

Check Yes or No
Released in 1995 on the album Strait Out of the Box

I think this is how love goes
Check yes or no

Recessional

After the I Do’s are complete, a song to play as you leave the altar would be River Of Love as you start your wedding night and the rest of your life.

River Of Love
Released in 2008 on the album Troubadour

Well go rowing on the river of love
Lets go rowing on the river of love

Reception Grand Entrance

And now here are the newlyweds… out of the clear blue sky just like how they met each other.

Blue Clear Sky
Released in 1996 on the album Blue Clear Sky

Here she comes a walkin’ talkin’ true love
Sayin’ I been lookin’ for you love

Cake Cutting

The cake cutting can commonly be accented with a background song. Just be sure to not drown out any special toasts by the bride and groom. A romantic song choice could be The Man In Love With You

The Man In Love With You
Released in 1994 on the album Easy Come, Easy Go

I never could work miracles
There may be others, who can do what I can’t do
But no one else could be, as good as me at loving you

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Garter Removal

An ironic and fitting song while the groom removes the garter from the bride’s leg is George Strait’s song The Chair

The Chair
Released in 1985 on the album Something Special

Oh I like you too and to tell you the truth
That wasn’t my chair after all

First Dance

The first dance is a momentous moment at a wedding reception. All eyes and spotlight are on the bride and groom. No better classic George Strait song fist the love shared between a bride and groom in dance than I Cross My Heart.

I Cross My Heart
Released in 1992 on the album Pure Country Soundtrack

In all the world
You’ll never find
A love as true as mine

Father Daughter

The song is about the day his daughter was born and he Saw God Today.

I Saw God Today
Released in 2008 on the album Troubadour

Wearing tiny pink socks
she’s got my nose
she’s got her Mama’s eyes
my brand new baby girl
she’s a miracle
I Saw God Today

Bridal Party Dance

The Bridal Party song is typically the song played when the bride and groom invite the bridal party onto the dance floor for a special dance. However, many times other guests can and do join in too. If you are looking for the type of song to get all your guests to the dance floor, consider playing I Just Want To Dance With You

I Just Want To Dance With You
Released in 1998 on the album One Step at a Time