"You Won't Be Lonely Now" is a song written by Brett James and John Bettis, and recorded by American country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus. It was released in May 2000 as the first single from the album Southern Rain. The power ballad debuted at number 62 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs chart) on July 8, 2000. It was the first of five singles released from the album, as well as the highest-charting single, peaking in the Top 20. "You Won't Be Lonely Now" was Cyrus' last Top 40 country hit until 2007, when "Ready, Set, Don't Go" reached number 4. Critical reception William Ruhlmann of Allmusic said that the song "properly displayed the artist's sense of determination against adversity, cloaked in the terms of a love song." Music video The music video was directed by Jim Shea and premiered in June 2000. Chart performance Year-end charts Notes Musician credits Drums: Chris McHugh Bass Guitar: Mike Brignardello Acoustic Guitar: Dann Huff, Gordon Kennedy Electric Guitar: Dann Huff, Gordon Kennedy Steel Guitar: Paul Franklin Keyboards: Tim Akers, Steve Nathan Percussion: Eric Darken Background Vocals: Gene Miller, Vicki Hampton, Lisa Cochran References 2000 singles 2000 songs Billy Ray Cyrus songs Songs written by Brett James Songs with lyrics by John Bettis Song recordings produced by Dann Huff Monument Records singles