Julia Carin Cavazos (born November 13, 1993), known by her stage name Julia Michaels, is an American singer and songwriter. She has collaborated with major artists, such as Demi Lovato, Fifth Harmony, Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo, Kelly Clarkson, Selena Gomez, Kygo and Britney Spears.

Biography

Michaels was born in Davenport, Iowa but moved to Santa Clarita, California, north of Los Angeles, with her family. She began singing at age 12. In her late teens, she met songwriters Joleen Belle and Lindy Robbins, with whom she wrote "Fire Starter" for Demi Lovato and "Miss Movin' On" for Fifth Harmony.

Michaels has said her inspirations include Fiona Apple, Lisa Mitchell, Laura Marling, Missy Higgins, Paramore, Juliet Simms, Sarah Blasko, and The Fray.

Together with the Norwegian musician Kygo she performed at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.

Writing discography Year Artist Title Album 2013 Demi Lovato "Fire Starter" Demi Fifth Harmony "Miss Movin' On" Better Together Selena Gomez "Slow Down" Stars Dance "Undercover" Scott Stapp "Break Out" Proof of Life 2014 Cash Cash "Surrender" Blood, Sweat & 3 Years Nicole Scherzinger "Run" Big Fat Lie 2015 Bea Miller "I Dare You" Not an Apology "Force of Nature" Demi Lovato "Kingdom Come" (ft. Iggy Azalea) Confident "Waitin for You" (ft. Sirah) Hailee Steinfeld "Hell Nos and Headphones" Haiz "Love Myself" "Rock Bottom" (solo or ft. DNCE) "You're Such A" Jason Derulo "Trade Hearts" (ft. Julia Michaels) Everything Is 4 Justin Bieber "The Feeling" (ft. Halsey) Purpose "Sorry" Kelly Clarkson "War Paint" Piece by Piece Little Mix "Love Me or Leave Me" Get Weird Nick Jonas "Area Code" Nick Jonas X2 Rita Ora "Poison" N/A Selena Gomez "Body Heat" Revival "Good for You" (ft. ASAP Rocky) "Hands to Myself" "Me & the Rhythm" "Nobody" "Perfect" "Revival" "Sober" Zedd "Daisy" True Colors "Papercut" (ft. Troye Sivan) "Straight Into the Fire" 2016 Britney Spears "Just Luv Me" Glory "Invitation" "Do You Wanna Come Over?" "Just Like Me" "Slumber Party" "Better" "Change Your Mind (No Seas Cortes)" Gwen Stefani "Asking 4 It" (ft. Fetty Wap) This Is What the Truth Feels Like "Getting Warmer" "Make Me Like You" "Me Without You" "Misery" "Rare" "Rocket Ship" "Send Me a Picture" "Truth" "Used to Love You" "Where Would I Be?" "You're My Favorite" Martina Stoessel "Handwritten" Tini "Lo que tu alma escribe" Nick Jonas "Close" (ft. Tove Lo) Last Year Was Complicated "Chainsaw" Kygo "Carry Me" (ft. Julia Michaels) Cloud Nine Fifth Harmony "All in My Head (Flex)" (ft. Fetty Wap) 7/27 "Dope" Astrid S "Hurts So Good" Astrid S (EP)