Megan Moroney gave fans an unforgettable moment during her Cloud 9 Tour stop at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena when she surprised the crowd by bringing out Canadian singer-songwriter JP Saxe for a special performance of “I Only Miss You.”
The unexpected collaboration quickly became one of the biggest highlights of the night. While fans are familiar with the studio version of the song featuring Ed Sheeran, few anticipated seeing another surprise guest step into the duet role during the live show.
As the opening notes began, the arena erupted with excitement before falling silent to take in one of the most emotional performances of the evening. Moroney and Saxe traded verses under soft lighting, delivering a heartfelt rendition that captured the vulnerability and heartbreak at the center of the song.
“I Only Miss You” has emerged as one of the standout tracks from Moroney’s Cloud 9 album. Known for her witty storytelling and relatable breakup anthems, the Georgia native took a different approach with this ballad, focusing on loneliness, longing, and the struggle of moving on after a relationship ends.
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The song’s emotional core is built around a simple but devastating lyrical hook: “I only miss you when I’m breathing.” That understated line has resonated deeply with listeners, helping make the track a fan favorite.
Interestingly, the song’s original collaboration with Ed Sheeran came together after the pair participated in a writers’ round at Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Cafe. Moroney later revealed that she initially expected Sheeran to gravitate toward more pop-oriented material, but he instead connected with “I Only Miss You” and encouraged a more traditional country approach.
That decision helped shape one of the most heartfelt songs on the album.
During the Atlanta performance, JP Saxe brought his own emotional style to the track. Best known for his hit “If the World Was Ending” with Julia Michaels, Saxe’s intimate songwriting and soft vocal delivery blended naturally with Moroney’s voice, creating a duet that felt authentic and deeply personal.
Fans inside the arena responded immediately, singing along and capturing the surprise collaboration on social media. Many praised the chemistry between the two artists and called the performance one of the most memorable moments of the tour so far.
The special duet also highlighted how quickly Moroney’s career has evolved. Just a few years ago, she was considered one of country music’s brightest newcomers. Today, she’s headlining arenas, collaborating with some of the industry’s biggest names, and continuing to establish herself as one of the genre’s most compelling storytellers.
If the reaction in Atlanta is any indication, “I Only Miss You” is already becoming one of the defining songs of this chapter in Megan Moroney’s career—and a moment fans won’t soon forget.