Who can resist singing along, clapping, and tapping to this fantastic rendition of ‘Check Yes or No’ by Six-String Soldiers, a component of the United States Army Field Band? And the introduction by Sergeant First Class Joseph Bennett, complete with a flirt and a tease for his band member wife and fiddler, Sergeant First Class Renée Bennett—well, it’s adorable! 

Three guys on guitars (or variations of them) and a girl on the violin make up the group. They are joined here by a drummer and a pianist, and while George Strait always wears a cowboy hat, these musicians wear combat clothes. They are among our country’s military servicemen and servicewomen.

“King George” made this sweet story-in-song a hit back in 1995 when ‘Check Yes or No’ was released. The song, written by Danny Wells and Dana Hunt, was included on Mr. Strait’s album Strait Out of the Box. ‘Check Yes or No’ became George Strait’s 28th #1 hit on the Billboard Country chart. And honestly, no one will ever do the song like George does, but this version is lovely! 

Check out the pretty violin lick at 1:20; it’s the first of several during the performance. While the pretty fiddler’s hubby shared that they met in college instead of third grade, the personal story of the two featured artists adds to the enjoyment. The irony of soldiers in fatigues and boots singing a romantic tune is captivating as well.

It’s a delight to hear such a beloved song done so well and delivered by these talented freedom fighters. Freedom to worship as we wish, freedom to communicate our thoughts, freedom to work and live as our conscience leads, and freedom to love. Thankfully, folks like the Six-String Soldiers’ members performing here, Joseph and Renée Bennett, Glenn Robertson, and Brandon Boron, have taken the oath to protect our county and its citizens. The added bonus is that they share their artistic gifts, too!

“All these were descendants of Asher—heads of families, choice men, brave warriors and outstanding leaders. The number of men ready for battle, as listed in their genealogy, was 26,000.” 1 Chronicles 7:40