The song was produced by Anderson's husband at the time, Glenn Sutton, who had also produced "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden".
The song was nominated for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female at the 1971 Grammy Awards.
"How Can I Unlove You", was released as a single in August 1971, shortly after her previous hit, "You're My Man", peaked at No.
1 on the country charts, where it spent three weeks at the top.
[1] Anderson had recently enjoyed what would ultimately be the biggest hit of her career, "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden", in February 1971.