It was originally recorded by American country artist Trisha Yearwood for her 2000 studio album, Real Live Woman.

"Where Are You Now" was written by country artist Mary Chapin Carpenter and songwriter Kim Richey.

[2] Mark Jennett of Culture Vulture also gave the song a positive response, calling it a "rocker" in his review of Real Live Woman.

"[8] It spent a total of 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart before peaking at number 45 that August.

[8] On the Canadian RPM Country Songs chart, "Where Are You Now" reached a similar position, peaking at number 42.

[11] To promote the single, Yearwood performed "Where Are You Now" on the 2000 Country Music Association Awards, along with Mary Chapin Carpenter and Kim Richey.