Michelle Branch Performed With Lisa Loeb in Los Angeles
The singers took the stage at The Wiltern as part of Branch's ongoing 25th-anniversary concert tour.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Pop
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Michelle Branch brought surprise guest Lisa Loeb to the stage at The Wiltern in Los Angeles to perform the hit song 'Stay (I Missed You)'. The appearance occurred during the singer's current Everywhere and Back Again Tour.
Why it matters
The collaboration serves as a celebration of Michelle Branch's 25-year music career. The tour has seen high demand, with the initial fall leg selling out nationwide within its first week of ticket sales.
The current fall tour leg features 20 shows nationwide. Each ticket sold includes a $1 donation from Michelle Branch to The ALS Association via a partnership with PLUS1.
The players
Michelle Branch
She is a singer-songwriter who has maintained a career in the music industry for 25 years.
Lisa Loeb
She is a singer-songwriter best known for her 1994 breakout single 'Stay (I Missed You)'.
The ALS Association
This is a non-profit organization that leads the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis through research and support services.
Maren Morris
She is an acclaimed country music artist who collaborated on a track for the upcoming EP.
Gregg Alexander
He is a musician and songwriter who is featured on the new EP project.
The details
Michelle Branch invited Lisa Loeb to join her during her Los Angeles performance to honor her two-and-a-half-decade career. The tour precedes the November release of the Everywhere and Back Again EP, which includes tracks featuring Maren Morris and Gregg Alexander.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The Everywhere and Back Again Tour began.
October 2026: Michelle Branch performed at The Wiltern.
November 6, 2026: The Everywhere and Back Again EP will be released.
2027: The second leg of the tour is scheduled to begin.
Industry Dynamics
This performance highlights the broader trend of legacy pop artists utilizing anniversary tours to drive engagement for new retrospective releases. By pairing with guest artists, Branch taps into the collaborative spirit that remains a staple of modern pop marketing strategies.
Fans can look forward to the digital and physical release of the new EP on November 6, 2026. Those who purchased tickets for the current tour directly contributed to The ALS Association through their attendance.
The takeaway
Branch continues to leverage her established fanbase by blending live performance tours with strategic guest collaborations. Fans interested in supporting the artist's charitable initiatives can look for similar ticketing partnerships on future tour dates.
What happens next
A second leg of the Everywhere and Back Again Tour is set to begin in 2027.
Further reading
For more on recent performances, visit our Pop section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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