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. It was released in April 2000 as the fourth single from their 1999 album ''

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'' and it spent four weeks at the top of the ''

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) chart. It was written by Ron Harbin,

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and Anthony L. Smith.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

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's "endearing style, made so apparent with the mega success of 'Amazed'." She says that McDonald "projects a sincerity that propels the lyrical content nicely" and that the "crisp production" highlights the playing.''

'', April 15, 2000

Track listing

;US promo CD single #"What About Now" – 3:30 ;US vinyl 7" single #"What About Now" – 3:30 #"Smile" – 3:33 ;UK & Europe CD single #"What About Now" (Remix) – 3:30 #"What About Now" (Original Mix) – 3:26 #"Amazed" (Captain Mix) – 4:29

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

2000 singles 1999 songs Lonestar songs Songs written by Aaron Barker Songs written by Ron Harbin Songs written by Anthony L. Smith Song recordings produced by Dann Huff BNA Records singles {{2000s-country-song-stub