George Strait Singing “I Cross My Heart” To The Woman He Loves Is So Sweet And Romantic

Oct 26, 2018 by apost team

In one of country cinema's most heartwarming scenes, the King of Country performs an unforgettable piece in front of the woman of his dreams.

George Strait is a living legend in the country music scene, with many hit songs to his name including "Love Without End, Amen," "Give It Away," and "The Chair." Since his start in the mid-1970s, he has made a name for himself as one of the genre's most celebrated artists.

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However, it was his 1992 song "I Cross My Heart" that has become one of his most celebrated and cherished songs to date. In fact, many have noted this as the song that best represents Strait's romantic side more than any other.

When you hear it, you'll quickly understand why. The song was written for the soundtrack of of the classic film Pure Country, which saw Strait star as the film's central protagonist. Strait also recorded the film's soundtrack, which was released as a tie-in album.

In the film, Strait plays Wyatt "Dusty" Chandler, a rising country music star who decides to leave this life behind in favor of a simpler occupation as a farm worker. It is at this farm that he meets Harley (Isabel Glasser), the daughter of the farm's owner Ernest (Rory Calhoun). The two then begin a whirlwind romance for the ages.

This romance culminates in the film's most memorable scene, wherein Strait's character performs a smaller, more intimate show. As he plays, Harley is in the audience. It is then that he plays "I Cross My Heart."

As Strait plays the emotional song, the two stare into each other's eyes across the room. Harley becomes moved by the performance, and begins to cry tears of joy and love as the singer serenades her. 

This scene has become one of the most famous from the film, and has warmed the hearts of millions who have seen it. It's such a amazingly tender display of love and romance that is sure to bring even the hardest of hearts to tears.

Be sure to check out the clip from Pure Country, and don't forget to spread it to everyone you know so that they can experience this touching moment themselves. Also, feel free to tell us how you feel about the scene in the comments.