Multi-diamond and platinum-certified artist Julia Michaels kicks off the new year with her bold new single, “Scissors,” featuring internationally renowned and beloved artist Maren Morris.
Drawing inspiration from “shitty ex-boyfriends and stupid boys,” Michaels and Morris deliver sass and attitude in this spirited collaboration, following their 2024 hit, “cut!” The release is accompanied by a vibrant music video for “Scissors,” directed by Blythe Thomas, offering a playful and captivating follow-up to Julia’s critically acclaimed “Heaven II.” This marks the official start of her exciting new chapter as an independent artist.
Few artists have shaped the pop landscape as profoundly as GRAMMY®-nominated Julia Michaels, whose sharp and honest reflections on love, loss, and the human experience have propelled her to the top of the industry. Renowned for her songwriting contributions to hits by artists like Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Niall Horan, Janelle Monáe, Shawn Mendes, P!NK, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Hailee Steinfeld, The Chicks, Keith Urban, Jessie Ware, and many others, Julia has spent the past decade perfecting her craft, offering some of the most evocative music of this generation.
With over 13 billion combined streams as a primary artist, 60+ billion credited streams, 18 RIAA Diamond certifications, 194 Platinum certifications, and 40 billion video views, Julia Michaels has firmly established herself as a powerhouse. Her impressive accolades include five GRAMMY® nominations and numerous songwriting credits, including on the latest albums by Sabrina Carpenter and Dua Lipa. With her unapologetic and uncensored body of work, Julia’s music continues to resonate globally, particularly in Southeast Asia, where top streaming countries include the Philippines (#3), Indonesia (#4), and Malaysia (#8).
