Julia Michaels

Julia Carin Cavazos, known professionally as Julia Michaels, was born on November 13, 1993, in Davenport, Iowa, and later moved to Santa Clarita, California. Her career in music began in her early teens when she started writing songs. At the age of 14, she met songwriter Joleen Belle, with whom she co-wrote the theme song for the Disney Channel show "Austin & Ally" and other music for television and film.

Songwriting Career

Michaels quickly established herself as a sought-after songwriter in the pop music industry. She has collaborated with songwriter Justin Tranter on numerous hits. Her songwriting portfolio includes major hits for a wide range of popular artists. She co-wrote Justin Bieber's "Sorry" and Selena Gomez's "Lose You to Love Me," both of which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable artists she has written for include Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa, and Ed Sheeran.

Solo Artist

In 2017, Julia Michaels launched her solo career with the debut single "Issues." The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving a quintuple-platinum certification from the RIAA. This led to two Grammy Award nominations for Song of the Year and Best New Artist. Following her successful single, she released her debut EP, "Nervous System," in 2017. She has since released other projects, including the "Inner Monologue" EPs and her debut studio album, "Not in Chronological Order" (2021).

Notable Releases and Collaborations

As a solo and featured artist, Michaels has had several successful songs. Her debut single "Issues" remains one of her most popular tracks. She was a featured artist on JP Saxe's Grammy-nominated song "If the World Was Ending" and Clean Bandit's "I Miss You." She has also collaborated with artists like Niall Horan on "What a Time," Keith Urban on "Coming Home," and Lauv on "There's No Way." In 2023, she contributed as a songwriter to the Disney animated film "Wish."

Tours and Performances

Julia Michaels has toured with numerous high-profile artists, serving as an opening act for Shawn Mendes, Niall Horan, Maroon 5, Pink, and Keith Urban. A significant early performance was at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she performed "Carry Me" with Kygo.