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\n\tIn its highest profile catalog acquisition yet, Jonas Group Publishing has purchased the publishing copyrights and recordings of pop hitmaker and songwriter Julia Michaels<\/a> for an undisclosed price. <\/p>\n \n\tThe portfolio acquisition includes Michaels\u2019 RIAA four-time platinum certified hit \u201cIf The World Was Ending,\u201d which she wrote and recorded with JP Saxe<\/a>. The portfolio also includes the RIAA 3x platinum \u201cLose You to Love Me\u201d (recorded by Selena Gomez<\/a>), the gold-certified \u201cCircles Around This Town\u201d (recorded by Maren Morris<\/a>), and the Dua Lipa<\/a>-recorded \u201cPretty Please.\u201d Other songs in the catalog include the platinum-certified \u201cHeaven,\u201d written and recorded for the Fifty Shades Freed<\/em> soundtrack, and the gold-certified \u201cI Miss You\u201d with Clean Bandit<\/a>. Her catalog also includes recordings by Lady Gaga<\/a>, Shawn Mendes<\/a>, Maroon 5<\/a>, Diplo<\/a>, Britney Spears<\/a>, Nick Jonas<\/a>, Noah Kahan<\/a>, Justin Bieber<\/a>, Jason Derulo<\/a>, Keith Urban<\/a> and Kelsea Ballerini<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cJulia Michaels is a known master of songwriting and is revered across multiple genres of music,\u201d said JGP president Leslie T. DiPiero<\/strong> in a statement. \u201cJulia, along with her manager Beka Tischker<\/strong> and their amazing team, have a choice on who they trust to represent her works. We here at Jonas Group Publishing are truly honored that they have chosen us. Listening to her catalog of songs makes us feel like kids in a candy store!\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cMusic is all about passion, and I\u2019m so happy this music lives with Leslie, Kevin and their passionate team that values songwriters and creators,\u201d Michaels added. \u201cI look forward to working with them and growing the reach of these songs.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cMy family and I have been big fans of Julia Michaels for years,\u201d JGE founder\/chairman Kevin Jonas Sr.<\/strong> said in a statement. \u201cHer music has been a part of our journey, and we\u2019ve been fortunate enough to experience the magic of her songs firsthand. We\u2019re excited to work with her and her team to continue sharing these incredible songs with the world and to build on the success they\u2019ve already seen.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThis catalog is truly special for Jonas Catalog Holdings and Jonas Group Publishing. It\u2019s not just about the hits she\u2019s created; it\u2019s about the heart and soul in each track. We could not have acquired this catalog without the support and expertise of our financial partner, Corrum Capital Management, who we thank and look forward to many more acquisitions together. We must also thank our trusted partners, Access Media Advisory and Teresa Miles Walsh<\/strong>, as well as Moghan Music for providing valuable assistance throughout the purchase of the catalog.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe company has previously acquired the catalogs of songwriters including Justin Ebach and Amy Stroup. Jonas Group Publishing, a division of Jonas Group Entertainment, was established in 2020, and is home to songwriters including Terri Jo Box, Franklin Jonas, David Kalmusky and Bailee Madison.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n