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Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is a talented American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first became known for her role on the children's TV show Barney & Friends. Later, she became a big star on the Disney Channel in the musical film Camp Rock and its sequel. Her song "This Is Me" from Camp Rock was her first hit.
After signing with Hollywood Records, Demi released her first album, Don't Forget, in 2008. It was a big success, reaching number two on the US music charts. Her next album, Here We Go Again (2009), went all the way to number one! She has released many successful albums since then, trying out different music styles like pop, R&B, and rock.
Demi has also starred in many TV shows and movies. She was the main character in the sitcom Sonny with a Chance and was a judge on The X Factor USA. She has also appeared in animated films like Smurfs: The Lost Village and co-directed a documentary called Child Star. Demi is known for her powerful voice and has won many awards for her music. She also uses her voice to support important causes like mental health awareness and equality for all people.
Contents
- Early life and career beginnings
- Career
- 2007–2008: Breakthrough with Camp Rock and Don't Forget
- 2009–2010: Sonny with a Chance and Here We Go Again
- 2011–2012: Unbroken and The X Factor
- 2013–2014: Demi and Glee
- 2015–2016: Confident
- 2017–2018: Tell Me You Love Me
- 2019–2021: Acting return and Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over
- 2022–present
- Artistry
- Personal life
- Other ventures
- Achievements
- Filmography
- Discography
- Tours
- Written works
- Images for kids
- See also
Early life and career beginnings
Demi Lovato was born on August 20, 1992, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her mother, Dianna De La Garza, was a former cheerleader, and her father, Patrick Martin Lovato, was an engineer and musician. Demi has an older sister named Dallas and a younger half-sister, actress Madison De La Garza. She also has an older paternal half-sister, Amber.
Demi's parents divorced when she was young. Her father had family roots in New Mexico, with Spanish and Native American ancestors. Demi grew up in Dallas, Texas. She started playing the piano at age seven and the guitar at ten. She also began taking dancing and acting classes around that time.
In 2002, Demi started her acting career on the children's TV show Barney & Friends, playing a character named Angela. She also appeared on Prison Break in 2006 and Just Jordan in 2007. Because of her acting career, Demi faced bullying at school. This led her to be homeschooled, and she later earned her high-school diploma this way.
Career
2007–2008: Breakthrough with Camp Rock and Don't Forget
From 2007 to 2008, Demi played Charlotte Adams in the Disney Channel series As the Bell Rings. In 2007, she auditioned for two big Disney Channel roles: the TV movie Camp Rock and the series Sonny with a Chance. She got both!
In Camp Rock, Demi played Mitchie Torres, a young singer with big dreams. The movie first aired on June 20, 2008, and was watched by 8.9 million people. The film's soundtrack came out a few days before. Demi sang four songs on the soundtrack, including "We Rock" and "This Is Me". "This Is Me" was her first single and reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. That summer, Demi signed with Hollywood Records and started her Demi Live! Warm Up Tour. She also joined the Jonas Brothers' Burnin' Up Tour.
Demi's first studio album, Don't Forget, was released on September 23, 2008. Critics generally liked it. The album debuted at number two in the US, selling 89,000 copies in its first week. Many of its songs were co-written with the Jonas Brothers. Don't Forget was certified gold, meaning it sold over 500,000 copies in the US. Its first single, "Get Back", was a pop-rock song that reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single, "La La Land", had strong rock elements and was popular in Ireland and the UK.
2009–2010: Sonny with a Chance and Here We Go Again
Demi's Disney Channel sitcom Sonny with a Chance premiered on February 8, 2009. She played Sonny Munroe, a new cast member on a show called So Random!. Critics praised Demi's acting in the series. In June, Demi starred as Princess Rosalinda in the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program, alongside Selena Gomez. This movie was very popular, with 8.5 million viewers. For the film's soundtrack, Demi and Selena recorded the song "One and the Same".
Demi's second studio album, Here We Go Again, was released on July 21, 2009. She described its acoustic style as similar to John Mayer. The album received good reviews and was her first to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 108,000 copies in its first week. It was later certified Gold. The album's main single, "Here We Go Again", reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her highest-charting solo song at that time. It was also certified Platinum in the US.
Demi went on her first big concert tour, Live in Concert, to support Here We Go Again. She also joined the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez on the song "Send It On". This was a charity song for Disney's Friends for Change, and all the money went to environmental charities. Demi also recorded "Gift of a Friend" for the Disney movie Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure.
In 2010, Demi and Joe Jonas recorded "Make a Wave" for Disney's Friends for Change. Demi also guest-starred in an episode of Grey's Anatomy. Later that year, she started her first international tour and joined the Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert tour.
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, where Demi played Mitchie Torres again, premiered on September 3, 2010. Critics had mixed feelings about the story, but they liked Demi's performance. The movie was watched by eight million viewers. Its soundtrack was released on August 10, with Demi singing nine songs. The Sonny with a Chance soundtrack was released on October 5. In November 2010, Demi announced she was leaving Sonny with a Chance to focus on other things.
2011–2012: Unbroken and The X Factor
Demi released her third studio album, Unbroken, on September 20, 2011. This album explored new music styles like R&B and was different from her first two pop-rock albums. Critics had mixed reviews, praising Demi's vocals and growth but some of the songs were found to be generic. Unbroken debuted at number four in the US, selling 97,000 copies in its first week. It was later certified Gold.
"Skyscraper", the first single from Unbroken, was released on July 12. It was known for its messages of self-worth and confidence. The song debuted at number ten in the US, selling 176,000 downloads in its first week. "Skyscraper" won the Best Video With a Message award at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. It was also certified Platinum. The album's second single, "Give Your Heart a Break", was released on January 23, 2012. It reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple Platinum in the US.
In May 2012, Demi became a judge and mentor for the second season of The X Factor in the US. She joined Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, and L.A. Reid. She was chosen to attract a younger audience to the show. Demi returned for The X Factor's third season in 2013.
2013–2014: Demi and Glee
Demi's fourth studio album, Demi, was released on May 14, 2013. The album featured pop influences and received positive reviews from music critics. It debuted at number three in the US, selling 110,000 copies in its first week, which was her best-selling debut week for an album. It was also successful in other countries like New Zealand, Spain, and the UK. The album has been certified Gold in the US.
The first single from Demi, "Heart Attack", was released on February 25. It debuted at number 12 in the US, with 215,000 copies sold in its first week. The song reached number ten, becoming Demi's third top-ten hit in the US. It was also popular in the UK, Australia, and Europe. The other singles from Demi, "Neon Lights" and "Really Don't Care", both reached the top forty in the US and number one on the country's Dance Club Songs chart.
Demi later released a deluxe version of Demi with new songs, including "Up" with Olly Murs. She also sang "Heart by Heart" for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones soundtrack.
On June 11, Demi released an e-book called Demi. She appeared in four episodes of the fifth season of Glee, playing Dani, an artist in New York. On November 19, she released a book called Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year, which became a bestseller.
Demi announced her Neon Lights Tour in September 2013, which started in February 2014. On October 21, she released her cover of "Let It Go" for the Disney film Frozen. Her version was described as more "radio friendly" and "pop". The song reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified double Platinum. In May 2014, "Somebody to You" featuring Demi was released with the Vamps.
On May 29, Demi announced the Demi World Tour, her first world tour. In November 2014, she performed at shows for Enrique Iglesias and worked with Nick Jonas on his song "Avalanche". On December 24, Demi released a music video for "Nightingale".
2015–2016: Confident
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In May 2015, Demi helped start a new record label called Safehouse Records with Nick Jonas and her manager Phil McIntyre. Her fifth studio album, Confident, was released through this new company.
Demi released "Cool for the Summer" as the first single from Confident on July 1, 2015. The song was a big hit, reaching number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top ten in the UK and New Zealand. It was certified 3x Platinum. On September 18, 2015, the song "Confident" was released as the second single and reached number 21 on the Hot 100. Demi also performed on Saturday Night Live in October 2015.
Demi's fifth album, Confident, was released on October 16, 2015. It was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The album debuted at number two in the US and was certified Platinum. Critics gave the album positive reviews, praising Demi's confidence and strong vocals. Demi said she wanted this album to show people what she could really do as an artist. In October, she signed with the modeling agency, Wilhelmina Models.
On October 26, 2015, Demi and Nick Jonas announced their Future Now Tour to promote Confident. Demi was honored with the first-ever Rulebreaker Award at the 2015 Billboard Women in Music event. In March 2016, "Stone Cold" was released as the third single from Confident. In July 2016, Demi released a new single called "Body Say".
In 2016, Demi received the GLAAD Vanguard Award for her support of LGBT community rights. She was also named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for music.
2017–2018: Tell Me You Love Me
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In February 2017, Demi helped produce a documentary called Beyond Silence, which shared stories of people living with mental illnesses. Demi was featured on Cheat Codes' song "No Promises" in March 2017, and Jax Jones's "Instruction" in June 2017. In 2017, Time magazine included Demi in its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. She also announced a partnership with sportswear brand Fabletics to support the United Nations' Girl Up initiative.
In July 2017, Demi released "Sorry Not Sorry" as the first single from her sixth studio album. It became her highest-charting song in the US, reaching number six. The album, titled Tell Me You Love Me, was released on September 29 and debuted at number three in the US. It received positive reviews and became Demi's first album to be certified Platinum in the US. In October 2017, Demi released Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated on YouTube, a documentary about her career. She also announced the Tell Me You Love Me World Tour, which started in February 2018.
In November 2017, Demi released the song "Échame la Culpa" with Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi. Demi performed at the March for Our Lives rally against gun violence in Washington, D.C., in March 2018. In May, Demi was featured on Christina Aguilera's "Fall in Line" and Clean Bandit's "Solo". "Solo" became Demi's first number-one song in the United Kingdom. On June 21, Demi released a new single called "Sober".
2019–2021: Acting return and Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over
On May 11, 2019, Demi announced she had a new manager, Scooter Braun. In August 2019, it was revealed that Demi would appear in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, a Netflix film. The movie was released on June 26, 2020. This was Demi's first acting role in a film since Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010). Later that month, Demi announced her return to TV with a guest role in the final season of the sitcom Will & Grace.
In January 2020, Demi performed her new single "Anyone" at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. On February 2, 2020, Demi sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV. On March 6, Demi released a new single titled "I Love Me". She also appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. On April 16, she released a song with Sam Smith called "I'm Ready". In September, Demi released a song with American DJ Marshmello called "OK Not to Be OK". On September 30, Demi released "Still Have Me". On October 14, she released a political song called "Commander in Chief". She hosted the 46th People's Choice Awards in November 2020.
Demi was chosen to perform during Celebrating America, a TV special for the inauguration of Joe Biden. She sang "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers.
A four-part documentary series about Demi's life was released on YouTube in March 2021, called Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil. It showed her personal and musical journey. Demi's seventh studio album, Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over, was released on April 2, 2021. Demi said it was like the "unofficial soundtrack" to the documentary. The album featured collaborations with Ariana Grande, Noah Cyrus, and Saweetie. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
Demi launched a podcast series called 4D with Demi Lovato on May 19, 2021. She also hosted a talk show called The Demi Lovato Show on Roku's streaming platform, where she had conversations with guests about topics like activism, body positivity, and relationships.
In September 2021, Demi was featured on G-Eazy's song "Breakdown". On September 30, Demi launched a four-episode series called Unidentified with Demi Lovato on Peacock. In this show, Demi searches for signs of extraterrestrial life with her sister Dallas and friend Matthew Montgomery.
2022–present
In early 2022, Demi started talking about her eighth studio album, saying it would be "more rock than anything". She felt it was similar to her first album, Don't Forget (2008), and would have a "heavier" sound. Demi called it her "absolute best yet". "Skin of My Teeth", the first single from the album, was released on June 10, 2022. The album, titled Holy Fvck, was released on August 19, 2022. It debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart and topped the Billboard Top Rock Albums. To support the album, she went on the Holy Fvck Tour.
On March 3, 2023, Demi released "Still Alive" for the soundtrack of the film Scream VI. After performing a rock version of her 2013 song "Heart Attack" on tour, she officially released it on March 24. In the following months, she released rock versions of other hits like "Cool for the Summer" and "Sorry Not Sorry" (which featured guitarist Slash). Forbes magazine said that re-recording her hits as "rock anthems" was a "brilliant business move" that showed her artistic range.
On July 14, 2023, Demi announced her first remix album, Revamped, which features ten re-recorded songs in a rock style. It was released on September 15, 2023. She said that "breathing new life into the songs... has allowed me to feel so much closer to my music". Revamped received positive reviews. In August, Demi was featured on a remix of "Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife" by the South Korean girl group Le Sserafim. She also released a cover of "Let Me Down Easy" from the series Daisy Jones & the Six.
On September 10, 2023, Demi performed as "Anonymouse" on The Masked Singer. She also performed a medley at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Demi executive produced and hosted A Very Demi Holiday Special, which premiered on December 8, 2023, on Roku. She also made a guest appearance in the TV special Dynamo Is Dead.
Demi starred in and made her directorial debut with Child Star, a documentary film she co-directed. The film features Demi's interviews with six former child stars and explores what it's like to grow up in the spotlight. It was released on Hulu on September 17, 2024. In promotion of the film, Demi released the song "You'll Be OK, Kid".
In October 2024, Demi shared that she was working on her next studio album, describing it as "not rock at all" and that she had spent a year exploring her sound. Demi will also star in the film Tow.
Artistry
Influences
Demi Lovato often says that "power vocalists" like Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Whitney Houston, and Aretha Franklin have greatly influenced her music and singing style. She has a lot of respect for Whitney Houston and Christina Aguilera. About Kelly Clarkson, Demi said, "I just thought she was a great role model. I feel like she set a really great example and she was extremely talented." Demi was even "obsessed with Kelly Clarkson" as a child.
Other artists who have inspired Demi include Britney Spears, Rihanna, JoJo, Jennifer Lopez, and the Spice Girls. She also mentioned Billy Gilman, saying, "We had the same voice range when I was young. I would practice to his songs all the time." When she was a teenager, Demi listened to heavy metal music. She has also said that John Mayer's songwriting taught her how to write songs by starting with the titles.
After her album Unbroken, Demi's music style started to include more hip hop and R&B sounds. She also mentioned that country music has been a strong influence because she "grew up listening to country" and her mother "was a country singer". Demi's Neon Lights Tour was inspired by Beyoncé's visual album. She also said that Christina Aguilera inspired her sixth studio album, Tell Me You Love Me.
Voice
Throughout her career, Demi Lovato has received a lot of praise for her amazing singing abilities and her powerful mezzo-soprano voice. Critics have often highlighted her strong vocal performances.
Nick Levine of Digital Spy said that Demi is "certainly a stronger singer than the Jonases. In fact, her full-bodied vocal performances are consistently impressive." Becky Brain of Idolator noted that Demi has a "killer voice". According to Sophie Schillaci of The Hollywood Reporter, Demi "has a voice that can silence even the harshest of critics." Jeff Miers from The Buffalo News said, "Unlike so many of her Disney-fied peers, Lovato can really sing," and found it "refreshing" that she "doesn't need the help of Auto-Tune ... to mask any lack of natural ability."
When working with Demi on her third album Unbroken, producer Ryan Tedder said that Demi "blew me out of the water vocally! I had no idea how good her voice is. She's one of the best singers I've ever worked with. Literally, that good... I mean, she's a Kelly Clarkson-level vocalist." He also mentioned that Demi "has one of the biggest ranges" he's ever worked with.
Reviewing her tours, critics have said that Demi doesn't need fancy stage effects because she can "belt out songs" and connect with the audience emotionally. Her vocal range has been described as "astounding" and "spectacular".
Demi was highly praised for her performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Patrick Ryan of USA Today called it a "flawless performance" and described Demi as "one of the best vocalists in the industry today". He noted that she "hit all the high notes with ease" and added her own unique style.
Personal life
Residence
On her 18th birthday, August 20, 2010, Demi bought a house in Los Angeles for her family. In September 2016, she also bought a home in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, which she later sold in June 2020. In September 2020, Demi purchased a home in Studio City, Los Angeles.
Hobbies
Demi Lovato started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2016. She was promoted to a purple belt in the sport in February 2023, showing her dedication to this martial art.
Other ventures
Activism and philanthropy
Demi Lovato is recognized for her work as an activist for LGBT rights. She received the Vanguard Award from GLAAD in 2016 for her support. Demi has spoken about her belief in equality for all people. In May 2014, she was a lead performer for NYC Pride Week and a Grand Marshal of the LA Pride Parade. She also became the face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality in 2015.
Demi has also worked to raise awareness for health and mental health issues. She was honored with the Artistic Award of Courage for her efforts to help people with their feelings and thoughts. In December 2011, Demi spoke out against the Disney Channel for episodes that joked about eating disorders, leading the network to apologize and remove them. In May 2013, she was recognized for mentoring young people with mental health challenges. Since 2013, Demi has helped pay for treatment costs for people with mental health needs through the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program. Her speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention focused on mental health awareness. In September 2017, Demi became a Global Citizen ambassador, helping to expand a program that supports children in Iraq. In April 2020, Demi joined a mental health campaign to raise money for mental health support.
Demi is also a feminist. She is a strong advocate against bullying and often speaks out against gun violence and racial injustice.
Throughout her career, Demi has supported and partnered with various charities. In 2009, she recorded "Send It On" with the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez for Disney's Friends for Change. The money from the song went to environmental charities. Demi and Joe Jonas recorded "Make a Wave" for the same charity in 2010. In August 2013, she traveled to Kenya for her 21st birthday to participate in a program with the charity organization Free the Children. She returned to Kenya in 2017 to work with women and children. In March 2017, Demi donated money to Los Angeles charities that support animal, LGBT, and adoption rights. In August 2017, she donated to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Demi's activewear collection with Fabletics in June 2020 pledged money to COVID-19 pandemic relief. She has encouraged fans to take action in their communities through campaigns like Join the Surge.
In September 2021, Demi performed at the Greek Theatre to raise awareness for global issues as part of Global Citizen Live. In December 2023, Demi supported United Nations Human Rights' climate change campaign. Demi also advocated for protecting child performers' earnings, which was shown in her documentary Child Star (2024). She joined governor of California Gavin Newsom in September 2024 as he signed new laws to protect child digital content creators. In October 2024, Demi performed at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala to raise funds for the hospital.
Products and endorsements
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From 2014 to 2016, Demi was the face of the Skechers shoe brand. She partnered with Shazam for her Demi World Tour in 2014. Demi launched her skincare line, Devonne by Demi, in December 2014. She also became the first brand ambassador for the makeup brand N.Y.C. New York Color in 2015. That year, Demi promoted The Radiant Collection for Tampax, encouraging females to feel confident. In June 2016, Demi partnered with Tidal to livestream the first date of her Future Now Tour with Nick Jonas. Since 2017, Demi has released activewear collections with Fabletics to raise money for organizations like Girl Up and COVID-19 relief. She also performed at an event for the jewelry company Bulgari in 2017.
Demi became a brand ambassador for the JBL audio company in 2017 and for the mug company Ember in 2018. She starred in CORE Hydration's "Finding Balance" campaign. Brands like Jaguar, JBL, Lyft, Ferrari, TikTok, and Samsung have been featured in Demi's music videos. She has also appeared in commercials for Skechers, Acuvue, Apple, and Fabletics. In 2019, Dior used Demi's song "Only Forever" in commercials for their "Dior Forever" makeup. Since September 2020, Demi has been a Mental Health Spokesperson for the online therapy company Talkspace.
Achievements
Demi Lovato has won many awards, including an MTV Video Music Award, a Guinness World Record, two Latin American Music Awards, and five People's Choice Awards. She has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. With 14 wins, Demi is one of the most awarded solo artists at the Teen Choice Awards. She was named the #1 The New York Times Best Seller Author of 2013 for her book Staying Strong.
In 2015, Demi received the Rulebreaker Award at the Billboard Women in Music event. In 2016, she was given a GLAAD Vanguard Award for her activism in the LGBT rights movement. That same year, she was included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for music. Time magazine featured Demi on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in 2017. Billboard ranked her as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s decade.
According to Billboard, Demi has sold over 24 million records in the United States. In 2009, when she was 16, her album Here We Go Again reached number one on the Billboard 200. Demi has released eight studio albums, all of which have reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart. She also has four top-ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Two of her songs and music videos have been streamed and viewed over one billion times on Spotify and YouTube. In 2012, she became the youngest X Factor judge in the show's history. Demi is also very popular on social media, with over 157 million followers on Instagram and over 53 million followers on Twitter.
Filmography
- Camp Rock (2008)
- Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (2009)
- Princess Protection Program (2009)
- Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)
- Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)
- Charming (2018)
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
- Child Star (2024)
- Tow (TBA)
Discography
- Don't Forget (2008)
- Here We Go Again (2009)
- Unbroken (2011)
- Demi (2013)
- Confident (2015)
- Tell Me You Love Me (2017)
- Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over (2021)
- Holy Fvck (2022)
Tours
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Books
- Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year, Feiwel & Friends (November 19, 2013), ISBN: 978-1-250-05144-8
- Staying Strong: A Journal, Feiwel & Friends (October 7, 2014), ISBN: 978-1-250-06352-6
Images for kids
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Demi Lovato's signature
See also
In Spanish: Demi Lovato para niños
- History of Mexican Americans in Dallas–Fort Worth
- Honorific nicknames in popular music
- List of American Grammy Award winners and nominees
- List of artists who reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart
- List of wax figures displayed at Madame Tussauds museums
- The Bigg Chill
