Artist profile
Julia Michaels
Julia Michaels (born Julia Carin Cavazos on November 13, 1993) is an acclaimed American singer and songwriter known for her distinctively intimate, conversational lyricism. Before launching her successful solo career, she established herself as a power player in the pop music industry, writing massive hits for top-tier global artists.
🎤 Solo Career & Breakthrough
- Breakthrough Single: Michaels stepped into the spotlight in 2017 with her multi-platinum debut single "Issues". The song peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year.
- Discography: She has released several critically praised EPs, including Nervous System and the Inner Monologue series, as well as her 2021 debut studio album, Not in Chronological Order.
- Grammy Recognition: She has received six Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist and consecutive nods for her work behind the scenes.
✍️ Hits Written for Other Artists
Michaels is celebrated as one of modern pop's most influential songwriters, co-writing chart-topping tracks like:
- Justin Bieber: "Sorry"
- Selena Gomez: "Lose You to Love Me", "Bad Liar", and "Hands to Myself"
- Sabrina Carpenter: "Taste" and "Bed Chem"
- Dua Lipa: "Pretty Please"
- Anne-Marie: "2002"
- Disney: She also wrote and composed the soundtrack for Disney's 2023 animated feature film, Wish.
