About The Song
“The Vows Go Unbroken (Always True to You)” is a country ballad recorded by Kenny Rogers and released as a single in 1989. The song appeared on his studio album *Something Inside So Strong*, issued the same year under the Reprise label. Written by Gary Burr and Eric Kaz, the track represents one of Rogers’s late-1980s releases that continued to strengthen his presence on the country charts following more than a decade of success across multiple genres.
The album *Something Inside So Strong* marked a period in which Rogers explored polished, contemporary country production while maintaining the storytelling style that had defined his earlier hits. Produced largely by Jim Ed Norman, the album included a mix of ballads and mid-tempo tracks, positioning Rogers within the evolving sound of late-1980s country music. “The Vows Go Unbroken” was chosen as one of the singles due to its strong melodic structure and clear thematic appeal.
The origins of the song trace back to its writers, both of whom were active contributors to the Nashville songwriting community. Gary Burr and Eric Kaz crafted the composition as a straightforward declaration of devotion, centered on the enduring strength of marriage vows. The lyrics convey a message of loyalty and perseverance, delivered through Rogers’s warm vocal tone, which had become a signature element of his recording career.
Musically, the track follows the style of contemporary country ballads of the period, blending gentle instrumentation with a clean, radio-friendly arrangement. The song’s structure emphasizes emotional clarity rather than complex production, allowing its central message to remain at the forefront. A promotional music video was released alongside the single, receiving rotation on country television networks and contributing to the song’s reach.
Commercially, “The Vows Go Unbroken (Always True to You)” performed well, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Although it did not cross over to pop radio in the way some of Rogers’s earlier songs had, it reaffirmed his consistent presence within the country market during the late 1980s. The single became one of several charting releases from the *Something Inside So Strong* album.
The song is often noted for reflecting a mature phase in Rogers’s artistic direction, focusing on themes of commitment and stability rather than narrative storytelling or crossover experimentation. It later appeared in compilations and retrospective collections featuring Rogers’s country work from this period, reinforcing its place among the notable singles of his catalog.
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From the moment I met you
You made my life complete
This wave of pure devotion
Has swept me off my feet
And tonight when we kissed
You still took my breath away
It goes without saying
But I’ll say it anyway
The vows go unbroken and you still know I do
Love, keep, and honour, always true to you
Though I have been tempted
Oh, I have never strayed
I’d die before I’d damage
This union we have made
The vows go unbroken and you still know I do
Love, keep, and honour, always true to you
I knew from the first that for better or worse
I’d stand by you all my life
And the vows go unbroken, and you still know I do
Love, keep, and honour, always true to you
Love, keep, and honour, always true to you