Grammys 2021: Julia Michaels shows off tattoos on red carpet in black strapless dress

Julia Michaels shows off her tattoos in black strapless gown adorned with seashell patterns at 2021 Grammys

The 63rd Grammy Awards are underway with comedian Trevor Noah playing host for the ceremony that’s being held under coronavirus-related restrictions at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Ahead of the event, Julia Michaels was among the many stars who hit the red carpet dressed to the nines.

The singer-songwriter, 27, is nominated for Song Of The Year for — If The World Was Ending — that she performed and co-wrote with now beau, JP Saxe.

Nominated star: Julia Michaels, 27, was among the star who lit up the red carpet for the 63rd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

Nominated star: Julia Michaels, 27, was among the star who lit up the red carpet for the 63rd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

Michaels, who began her career writing for other high-profile artists, strutted out in front of photographers in the full-length number that was adorned with white patterns that resembled seashells.

The design helped the Iowa native to showcase her many tattoos up and down her shoulders, arms and hands. 

With the lights flashing, Michaels struck an array of poses with her raven tresses styled sleek and straight past the middle of her back with a part in the middle.

Working the cameras: The singer-songwriter struck a number of poses in a black gown that was adorned with white patterns that resembled seashells.

Working the cameras: The singer-songwriter struck a number of poses in a black gown that was adorned with white patterns that resembled seashells.

Body art: The shoulder-less design helped showcase her array of tattoos along her arms

Body art: The shoulder-less design helped showcase her array of tattoos along her arms

After lighting up the red carpet by herself, Michaels was then attached to the hip with her boyfriend and collaborator.

The pair packed on the PDA with their handsy interaction, which included a moment when they got flirty and went nose-to-nose, all while flashing big beaming smiles.

Saxe, 27, opted for an edgy black and silver patterned suit and matching shirt, with his reddish hair and full beard closely cropped.

Packing the PDA: After lighting up the red carpet by herself, Michaels was then attached to the hip with her boyfriend and collaborator, JP Saxe

Packing the PDA: After lighting up the red carpet by herself, Michaels was then attached to the hip with her boyfriend and collaborator, JP Saxe

Collaboration: Michaels and Saxe were nominated for their song -- If The World Was Ending -- which was released as the lead single for Saxe's second EP -- Hold It Together

Collaboration: Michaels and Saxe were nominated for their song — If The World Was Ending — which was released as the lead single for Saxe’s second EP — Hold It Together

Michaels and Saxe wrote their Grammy nominated song in 2019 and released it as the lead single to Saxe’s second EP — Hold It Together.

This is the first nomination for Saxe and the third for Michaels, who was up for Best New Artist and Song Of The Year for her single Issues in 2018. 

Before focusing on her own career as a performing artist, Michaels wrote songs for pop stars that includes Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, Gwen Stefani, Fifth Harmony and Hailee Steinfeld.

Bonafide hit maker: Michaels began her career writting songs for pop stars such as Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, Gwen Stefani, Fifth Harmony and Hailee Steinfeld

Bonafide hit maker: Michaels began her career writting songs for pop stars such as Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, Gwen Stefani, Fifth Harmony and Hailee Steinfeld