Julia Michaels and Maren Morris Join Forces on Electrifying New Single “Scissors”
Multi-diamond and platinum-certified pop sensation Julia Michaels is kicking off the new year with a bang, teaming up with internationally celebrated artist Maren Morris for their fiery new single, “Scissors.” The track, a cheeky anthem inspired by “shitty ex-boyfriends and stupid boys,” showcases the duo’s playful yet cutting edge as they reclaim the narrative with sass and sharp wit.
The much-anticipated music video for “Scissors” also dropped today, making waves with its debut on MTV Live, MTVU, and MTV Biggest Pop, as well as gracing the iconic Paramount Times Square billboards in New York City. Directed by Blythe Thomas, the vibrant and energetic video perfectly complements the single’s bold vibe, marking the start of a new chapter for Michaels as she embraces her journey as an independent artist.
Michaels, a GRAMMY®-nominated hitmaker, is no stranger to redefining pop music. With a decade of hits under her belt for megastars like Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez, her signature ability to translate raw emotions into chart-topping tracks has solidified her reputation as a powerhouse in the industry. Known for her razor-sharp lyrics and unfiltered honesty, Michaels has amassed over 13 billion streams as a primary artist, a staggering 60 billion credited streams, and an impressive collection of accolades, including five GRAMMY® nominations and 18 RIAA Diamond certifications.
Following the success of her 2024 release “Cut!” and her critically acclaimed track “Heaven II,” Michaels is setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting new era in her career. Her collaboration with Morris—a global sensation in her own right—adds another layer of star power to “Scissors,” further proving that Michaels is at the peak of her creative prowess.
With her unrelenting talent and unapologetic approach, Julia Michaels continues to captivate fans and dominate the music scene, one sharp-edged track at a time.
Watch the official music video for “Scissors” now and get ready to see why Julia Michaels and Maren Morris are a duo to be reckoned with in 2025.
About Julia Michaels
In 2017, Julia Michaels released her 5x-platinum selling debut single “Issues.” A year later, her peers recognized her stunning work with Grammy® Award nominations for “Best New Artist” and “Song of the Year.” She released a series of critically acclaimed EPs, including 2017’s fan-favorite Nervous System and 2019’s critically acclaimed Inner Monologue Part 1 and Inner Monologue Part 2.
She also embarked on The Inner Monologue Tour, which marked her first-ever U.S. headline tour following an enviable run touring with Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Shawn Mendes, Niall Horan, and P!NK. 2021 saw Julia release her highly anticipated full-length debut album, Not In Chronological Order, while her music continued to connect with songs like “What A Time” and “Heaven” going on to achieve Platinum status.
To date, she has also notched 25 Billboard Hot 100 entries as a songwriter, including two number 1’s for Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” and Selena Gomez’s “Lose You to Love Me,” in addition to four top 10 hits. She received her third Grammy® Award nomination in the category of “Song Of The Year” for the hit song “If The World Was Ending” and her fourth Grammy® Award nomination for her work on H.E.R.’s album Back of My Mind.
With the release of “Sorry To Me Too” at the end of 2022, Julia gave fans a taste of what they can expect from her next chapter as a solo artist. She recently contributed original songs for the Disney film, “Wish,” starring Oscar winner Ariana DeBose. She continues collaborations to extend her incredible songwriting legacy.
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