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* songwriter
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* actress
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* model <ref>http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/8331370</ref>
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* model<ref>http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/8331370</ref>
* philanthropist <ref>https://www.we.org/we-day/what-is-we-day/celebrity-ambassadors/</ref>
* philanthropist<ref>https://www.we.org/we-day/what-is-we-day/celebrity-ambassadors/</ref>
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| years_active = 2002–present<ref name="nydailynews1">{{cite web|last=Bitette |first=Nicole |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/demi-lovato-break-music-spotlight-article-1.2817487 |title=Demi Lovato is taking a break from music and the spotlight |publisher=NY Daily News |date=October 4, 2016 |accessdate=December 8, 2016}}</ref>
| years_active = 2002–present<ref name="nydailynews1">{{cite web|last=Bitette |first=Nicole |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/demi-lovato-break-music-spotlight-article-1.2817487 |title=Demi Lovato is taking a break from music and the spotlight |publisher=NY Daily News |date=October 4, 2016 |accessdate=December 8, 2016}}</ref>
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'''Demetria Devonne''' "'''Demi'''" '''Lovato''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|d|ɛ|m|i|_|l|oʊ-|ˈ|v|ɑː|t|oʊ}} {{respell|DEM|ee}} {{respell|loh|VAH|toh}} or {{respell|lə|VAH|toh}}; born August 20, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After making her debut as a child actress in ''[[Barney & Friends]]'', Lovato rose to prominence in 2008 when she starred in the [[Disney Channel]] television film ''[[Camp Rock]]'' and released her debut single [[This Is Me (Demi Lovato song)|This Is Me]] which peaked at number nine on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. Subsequently, she signed a recording contract with [[Hollywood Records]]. Her debut album, ''[[Don't Forget]]'' (2008), debuted at number two on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. In 2009, Lovato received her own [[television series]], ''[[Sonny with a Chance]]''. The following album, ''[[Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato album)|Here We Go Again]]'', debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, while its [[Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato song)|title track]] became her second single to reach the top 20, peaking at fifteen.


'''Demetria Devonne Lovato''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|d|ɛ|m|i|_|l|oʊ-|ˈ|v|ɑː|t|oʊ}} {{respell|DEM|ee}} {{respell|loh|VAH|toh}} or {{respell|lə|VAH|toh}}; born August 20, 1992), more commonly known as '''Demi Lovato''', is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Lovato found success as a child actress, appearing on ''[[Barney and Friends]]'' before working with the [[Disney Channel]] on several projects. She gained mainstream success with the release of ''[[Camp Rock]]'' (2008), which went on to become one of the most successful [[Disney Channel Original Movie]]s to date. The success of the film resulted in Lovato signing a recording contract with [[Hollywood Records]], releasing her [[Don't Forget|debut studio album]] later in 2008. The album was certified gold in the United States by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). The following year she was cast as the titular character of the Disney Channel television series ''[[Sonny with a Chance]]'', and released her [[Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato album)|second studio album]]. The album topped the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, making it her first album to do so. She later filmed a sequel to ''Camp Rock'', released in 2010.
After the release of additional [[television film]]s and their [[soundtrack]]s in 2010, Lovato's personal issues put her career on hiatus and ended ''Sonny with a Chance'' after its second season. Her third album, ''[[Unbroken (Demi Lovato album)|Unbroken]]'' (2011), addresses several of her difficulties. Its lead single, "[[Skyscraper (song)|Skyscraper]]", became Lovato's second top 10 entry in the US, while its second single, "[[Give Your Heart a Break]]", was certified triple platinum in the country. Lovato was a judge and mentor on the [[The X Factor (U.S. TV series)|American version]] of ''[[The X Factor]]'' in 2012 and 2013. Her third album, ''[[Demi (album)|Demi]]'' (2013), had first-week sales of 110,000 copies (the best debut week of Lovato's recording career) and debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200. The lead single from her eponymous album, "[[Heart Attack (Demi Lovato song)|Heart Attack]]", became her third top 10 in the US and her first in the UK. Lovato's fifth album, ''[[Confident (album)|Confident]]'' (2015), debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200. Its lead single "[[Cool for the Summer]]" was eventually certified double platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]]. All five of Lovato's albums have been certified [[RIAA certification|gold]] in the US.


Lovato entered a treatment center in November of 2010 to seek help for issues including drug use, eating disorders, and self-harm. While there, she was diagnosed with [[bipolar disorder]]. She successfully completed treatment, and released her third studio album, ''[[Unbroken (Demi Lovato album)|Unbroken]]'' (2011). The record became her third to earn a gold certification, and spawned two successful singles. She was a mentor on the second and third seasons of the United States edition of ''[[The X Factor (U.S. TV series)|The X Factor]]'' franchise. Her fourth studio album, ''[[Demi (album)|Demi]]'' (2013), spawned four successful singles and became her fourth consecutive studio album to earn a gold certification. While promoting the project, Lovato released a book titled ''Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year'' (2013) and launched her Devonne by Demi skincare line. She also returned to acting as a recurring character in ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', and released a memoir in 2014.
Musically, Lovato is considered a [[Pop music|pop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/Demi-Lovato/12763/|title=Demi Lovato reviews, music, news – sputnikmusic|publisher=Sputnikmusic.com|accessdate=December 5, 2014}}</ref> [[pop rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.excite.com/events/concert-tickets/Demi-Lovato/Demi-Lovato-Anaheim-CA/index.php|title=Demi Lovato Anaheim Tickets|work=Sports, Concerts and Theater Events Blog|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://healthyceleb.com/demi-lovato-workout-routine-diet-plan/2880|title=Demi Lovato Workout Routine Diet Plan|work=healthyceleb.com|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> and [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] artist.<ref name="Vena">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1644100/demi-lovato-wants-to-embrace-her-inner-soul-diva-on-next-album/|title=Demi Lovato Wants To Embrace Her 'Inner Soul' Diva On Next Album|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=July 21, 2010|accessdate=March 15, 2013|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reverbnation.com/demilovato|title=Demi Lovato|work=[[ReverbNation]]|accessdate=December 15, 2015}}</ref> Lovato has received a number of accolades, including an [[MTV Video Music Award]], 13 [[Teen Choice Awards]], five [[People's Choice Awards]], an [[ALMA Award]], a [[Latin American Music Award]] and a [[Grammy Award]] nomination. In 2013, ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' ranked her 26th on its Hot 100 list and ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' ranked her second on its Social 50 Artists of the Year list. Outside the [[entertainment industry]], Lovato is involved with several [[activism|social]] and [[environmentalism|environmental]] causes. In May 2013, she was cited for her dedication as a mentor to teens and young adults with mental health challenges at a [[National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week|National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day]] hosted by the [[Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] She has also become an advocate for the [[LGBT]] community. In 2014, she was announced as the Grand Marshal for [[LA/Valley Pride|LA Pride]] week, and that same year she became the face for [[Human Rights Campaign]]'s Americans for Marriage Equality Campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2014/07/demi-lovato-human-rights-campaign-marriage-equality|title=Demi Lovato Face of Human Rights Campaign's Americans for Marriage Equality |work=[[Fuse (TV channel)|Fuse]]|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref> In April 2016, Lovato was honored with the [[GLAAD Vanguard Award]] for making a significant difference in promoting equal rights for LGBT people.<ref name="GLAAD"/>

Lovato confirmed in 2015 that she, along with [[Nick Jonas]] and her manager Phil McIntyre, had formed the "artist-centric" record label [[Safehouse Records]] in partnership with Hollywood Records and [[Island Records]]. She released her fifth studio album, ''[[Confident (Demi Lovato album)|Confident]]'' (2015), though the label; it was the first project to be released through Safehouse Records. The album reached number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, and earned Lovato two platinum certified singles in the United States. She signed with [[ Wilhelmina Models]] in 2015, and later toured with Jonas on the [[Future Now Tour]] (2016). She has been working on her sixth studio album since 2015, and released a single titled "[[Body Say]]" (2016) after the launch of her tour. Since the launch of her career, Lovato has become an avid supporter of issues pertaining to [[LGBT rights]], mental illness, and women's rights, among other causes. She has earned numerous awards and nominations for her work as an actress and singer, as well as her contributions as a philanthropist.


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
===1992-2006: Childhood and career beginnings===
Demitria Devonne Lovato was born on August 20, 1992 in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]].<ref name="BioChannelBiography">{{cite web|url=http://www.biography.com/people/demi-lovato-481444|title=Demi Lovato Biography – Facts, Birthday, Life Story|publisher=[[The Biography Channel]]. [[A+E Networks]]|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> She is the daughter of engineer and musician Patrick Martin Lovato (1960 - June 22, 2013)<ref name=PatrickDeathBillboard>{{cite web|last=Payne|first=Chris|title=Demi Lovato's Father Dies|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1568025/demi-lovatos-father-passes-away|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=June 22, 2013}}</ref> and former [[Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders|Dallas Cowboys cheerleader]] Dianna De La Garza (''nee'' Dianna Lee Smith).<ref name=MotherLine>{{cite web|title=SUE EMMONS and DONALD SMITH|url=http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/a/r/Sue-D-Hart-Ar/GENE3-0008.html|publisher=Family Tree Maker}}</ref> Lovato's parents separated when she was only two years old.<ref name=Chance>{{cite book|last=Shaffer|first=Jody Jensen|title=Demi Lovato: Taking Another Chance|year=2013|publisher=Lerner Publications}}</ref> She has an older sister named Dallas,<ref name="DallasBirthday">{{cite web|title=Happy 24th Birthday Dallas Lovato February 4, 2012 |url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/02/04/happy-24th-birthday-dallas-lovato-february-4-2012/ |publisher=Disney Dreaming |accessdate=February 4, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208061154/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/02/04/happy-24th-birthday-dallas-lovato-february-4-2012/ |archivedate=February 8, 2012 }}</ref> an older paternal half-sister named Amber,<ref>{{cite web|title=Me and my gorgeous half sister amber |url=https://twitter.com/dallaslovato/status/364226258286436352|work=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Dallas Lovato|accessdate=August 4, 2013}}</ref> and a younger maternal half-sister named [[Madison De La Garza]].<ref name="WP">{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/20/AR2008062003077_pf.html|title=Disney Demi-Goddess|author=Laura Yao|work=[[The Washington Post]]|publisher=[[The Washington Post Company]]|date=June 21, 2008|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Lovato did not speak to her paternal half-sister until she was twenty years old.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/03/06/demi-lovato-has-secret-half-sister-strangest-celeb-family-drama/|title=Demi Lovato has secret half-sister: Strangest celeb family drama?|publisher=[[Fox News]], [[News Corporation]]|date=March 6, 2012|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Lovato's father was of [[Mexicans|Mexican]] descent and had distant [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] and [[Jewish]] ancestry,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xMrNnZ21Ck</ref><ref name="Hispanic Hollywood">{{cite news|title=The Hollywood Reporter Names the Young Hispanic Hollywood Class of 2013|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/demi-lovato-658894|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=November 22, 2013|date=November 22, 2013|quote="In honor of her Mexican-American father,"}}</ref> while her mother has [[English people|English]] and [[Irish people|Irish]] ancestry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://familyhistoryinsider.com/deep-ancestry-demi-lovatos-ancient-spanish-heritage/|title=Lost Ancestry: Demi Lovato's Ancient Spanish Heritage|work=Family History Insider|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Ethnicity>{{cite book|last=Aldama|first=Frederick Luis|title=Latinos and Narrative Media: Participation and Portrayal|year=2013|publisher=Palgrave Macmillan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nBxEAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA149&dq=%22Claiming+a+multi-ethnic+background+of+Mexican,+Italian,+Irish,+and+English+descent%22|quote="Claiming a multi-ethnic background of Mexican, Italian, Irish, and English descent,"}}</ref> Through her father, Lovato is a descendant of [[American Civil War|Civil War]] [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]] veteran [[Francisco Perea]] (1830–1913) and [[Santa Fe de Nuevo México]] governor [[Francisco Xavier Chávez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.somosprimos.com/sp2010/spjun10/spjun10.htm|title=Somos Primos|publisher=Diario El Carabobeño|accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref> Lovato was raised in [[Dallas, Texas]].<ref name="Biography Today">{{cite book|title=Biography Today|year=2009|page=103|publisher=Omnigraphics|location=Detroit, Michigan |isbn=978-0-7808-1052-5}}</ref><ref name="ref091">{{cite news|author=Jon Caramanica|title=Tween Princess, Tweaked|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|publisher=[[The New York Times Company]]|date=July 15, 2009|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/19/arts/music/19cara.html?pagewanted=2|accessdate=November 4, 2009}}</ref> She has been vocal about her strained relationship with her father, and after his death stated "He was mean, but he wanted to be a good person. And he wanted to have his family, and when my mom married my stepdad, he still had this huge heart where he said, 'I'm so glad that [he's] taking care of you and doing the job that I wish I could do'."<ref>http://www.etonline.com/news/174362_demi_lovato_opens_up_about_her_abusive_father_patrick_lovato/</ref><ref>http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/10/22/demi-lovato-talks-about-her-relationship-with-her-father.html</ref> She has written multiple songs about her father.<ref>http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/demi-lovato-ballad-father-her-abusive-dad-20152010</ref>


Lovato aspired to be in the entertainment business from a young age; she began playing [[piano]] at age seven and [[guitar]] at ten,<ref>"Biography Today", p.105</ref> when she also began dancing and acting classes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/this-is-how-i-made-it-ep-6-demi-lovato-and-bob/1698279/playlist.jhtml|title=Demi Lovato and B.o.B.|publisher=MTV. [[Viacom]]|date=December 18, 2012|accessdate=March 7, 2013}}</ref> She began auditioning for various roles, meeting [[Selena Gomez]] during an audition for ''[[Barney and Friends]].''<ref>{{cite news|last=Rivera |first=Zayda |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/demi-selena-lot-article-1.1347056 |title=Demi Lovato on friendship with Selena Gomez: 'We've been through a lot together' |work=Daily News|location=New York |date=May 17, 2013 |accessdate=June 15, 2013 }}</ref> Both girls were later selected to appear on the series in 2002,<ref>{{cite web|last=Takeda |first=Allison |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/demi-lovato-selena-gomez-will-always-be-really-close-to-my-heart-2013165 |title=Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez Will Always Be Friends |publisher=US Weekly |date=May 16, 2013 |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20287090,00.html |title=From Texas to Hollywood! |work=People |date=July 22, 2009 |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> with Lovato portraying the character of Angela.<ref>{{cite web|title=Selena Gomez And Demi Lovato On 'Barney And Friends'|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/selena-gomez-demi-lovato_n_3112143.html|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|accessdate=March 13, 2015}}</ref> Lovato has stated she was depressed and suicidal at the age of seven, and once more felt these feelings while filming the television show.<ref>http://people.com/celebrity/demi-lovato-i-was-suicidal-at-age-7/</ref> She has stated "Even before ''Barney'', I was suicidal. I was 7. With Barney, I guess subliminally, I did have a relationship with this figure that was saving my life in a way. . . I've talked about being bullied and the years of being a teenager, but I went through things when I was younger that I've never talked about that probably caused me to turn out the way I ended up turning out."<ref>http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/demi-lovato-i-was-suicidal-before-barney-and-friends-at-age-7-201317</ref> As of September 2015, Lovato's name appears on the "Unclaimed [[California Child Actor's Bill|Coogan]]" list, which is a fund for child actors whose earnings were partially withheld, but which remain unclaimed by the former child performers.<ref>{{cite web|title=unclaimed Coogan list|url=http://www.unclaimedcoogan.org/?q=applicants}}</ref> In 2006, Gomez and her family moved to Hollywood, California after she earned the lead role of the [[Disney Channel]] television series ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]''. Hoping to help Lovato achieve similar success, her family moved to California as well.<ref name="people2">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20287090,00.html|title=From Texas to Hollywood! - Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez : People.com|work=People|accessdate=November 7, 2014}}</ref> She made a guest appearance on an episode of ''[[Prison Break]]'' in 2006, playing in one episode of the series.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0845343/fullcredits/</ref>
===1992–2006: Early life and career beginnings===
Lovato was born on August 20, 1992, in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]]<!--SEE TALK BEFORE CHANGING TO DALLAS --><ref name="BioChannelBiography">{{cite web|url=http://www.biography.com/people/demi-lovato-481444|title=Demi Lovato Biography – Facts, Birthday, Life Story|publisher=[[The Biography Channel]]. [[A+E Networks]]|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> to engineer and musician Patrick Martin Lovato (1960&nbsp;— June 22, 2013)<ref name=PatrickDeathBillboard>{{cite web|last=Payne|first=Chris|title=Demi Lovato's Father Dies|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1568025/demi-lovatos-father-passes-away|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=June 22, 2013}}</ref> and former [[Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders|Dallas Cowboys cheerleader]] Dianna De La Garza (''nee'' Dianna Lee Smith; born August 8, 1962).<ref name=MotherLine>{{cite web|title=SUE EMMONS and DONALD SMITH|url=http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/a/r/Sue-D-Hart-Ar/GENE3-0008.html|publisher=Family Tree Maker}}</ref> Lovato has an older sister, Dallas (born February 4, 1988);<ref name="DallasBirthday">{{cite web|title=Happy 24th Birthday Dallas Lovato February 4, 2012 |url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/02/04/happy-24th-birthday-dallas-lovato-february-4-2012/ |publisher=Disney Dreaming |accessdate=February 4, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208061154/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/02/04/happy-24th-birthday-dallas-lovato-february-4-2012/ |archivedate=February 8, 2012 }}</ref> a younger maternal half-sister, actress [[Madison De La Garza]];<ref name="WP">{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/20/AR2008062003077_pf.html|title=Disney Demi-Goddess|author=Laura Yao|work=[[The Washington Post]]|publisher=[[The Washington Post Company]]|date=June 21, 2008|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> and an older paternal half-sister, Amber,<ref>{{cite web|title=Me and my gorgeous half sister amber |url=https://twitter.com/dallaslovato/status/364226258286436352|work=[[Twitter]]|publisher=Dallas Lovato|accessdate=August 4, 2013}}</ref> to whom she first spoke when she was 20.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/03/06/demi-lovato-has-secret-half-sister-strangest-celeb-family-drama/|title=Demi Lovato has secret half-sister: Strangest celeb family drama?|publisher=[[Fox News]], [[News Corporation]]|date=March 6, 2012|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref>


===2007-10: Mainstream breakthrough and personal struggles===
Lovato's parents divorced in the late summer of 1994, shortly after her second birthday.<ref name=Chance>{{cite book|last=Shaffer|first=Jody Jensen|title=Demi Lovato: Taking Another Chance|year=2013|publisher=Lerner Publications}}</ref> Lovato's father was of [[Mexicans|Mexican]] descent and had distant [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] and [[Jewish]] ancestry,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xMrNnZ21Ck</ref><ref name="Hispanic Hollywood">{{cite news|title=The Hollywood Reporter Names the Young Hispanic Hollywood Class of 2013|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/demi-lovato-658894|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=November 22, 2013|date=November 22, 2013|quote="In honor of her Mexican-American father,"}}</ref> while her mother has [[English people|English]] and [[Irish people|Irish]] ancestry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://familyhistoryinsider.com/deep-ancestry-demi-lovatos-ancient-spanish-heritage/|title=Lost Ancestry: Demi Lovato's Ancient Spanish Heritage|work=Family History Insider|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Ethnicity>{{cite book|last=Aldama|first=Frederick Luis|title=Latinos and Narrative Media: Participation and Portrayal|year=2013|publisher=Palgrave Macmillan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nBxEAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA149&dq=%22Claiming+a+multi-ethnic+background+of+Mexican,+Italian,+Irish,+and+English+descent%22|quote="Claiming a multi-ethnic background of Mexican, Italian, Irish, and English descent,"}}</ref> Through her father, Lovato is a descendant of [[American Civil War|Civil War]] [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]] veteran [[Francisco Perea]] (1830–1913) and [[Santa Fe de Nuevo México]] governor [[Francisco Xavier Chávez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.somosprimos.com/sp2010/spjun10/spjun10.htm|title=Somos Primos|publisher=Diario El Carabobeño|accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref> Lovato discovered through [[Ancestry.com|Ancestry DNA]] in February 2017 that she is also 16% Scandinavian, and trace amounts of African and Asian.<ref>https://twitter.com/ddlovato</ref>
Lovato was cast as Charlotte in the Disney Channel short series ''[[As the Bell Rings (U.S. TV series)|As the Bell Rings]]''; the series aired until 2008.<ref name=AboutDemi>{{cite web|title=About Demi Lovato|url=http://demilovatotour.com/html/about_demi_lovato.html|publisher=demilovatotour.com|accessdate=September 13, 2013}}</ref> She earned the lead roles in the Disney film ''[[Camp Rock]]'' (2008) and the television series ''[[Sonny with a Chance]]''.<ref name="Victoria">{{cite news|url=http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2009/jun/22/bc-mus-demilovatoaa-_-entertainment/?entertainment&national-entertainment|title=Disney singing sensation Demi Lovato ready for new album, first tour as headliner|author=John J. Moser|work=[[The Victoria Advocate]]|publisher=Victoria Advocate Publishing Co.|date=June 22, 2009|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> In the former, she portrayed aspiring singer Mitchie Torres, who attends a camp for musicians.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kidstvmovies.about.com/od/camprock/fr/camprockr.htm|title=Camp Rock (2008) – Movie Review for Parents|author=Carey Bryson|publisher=About.com. IAC|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> The film premiered to 8.9 million viewers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/06/high-ratings-fo.html|title=High ratings for 'Camp Rock,' the Disney Channel's Jonas Brothers movie|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=June 21, 2008|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> The soundtrack to the film peaked at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], while the single "[[This Is Me (Demi Lovato song)|This Is Me]]" (2008) became Lovato's first top ten hit on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Hinkley">{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/camp-rock-rock-steady-disney-hit-article-1.293920|title='Camp Rock' is a rock-steady Disney hit|author=David Hinkley|work=Daily News|publisher=Mortimer Zuckerman|date=June 18, 2008|accessdate=June 1, 2013|location=New York}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20206296,00.html|title=Camp Rock (2008)|author=Gillian Flynn|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=June 20, 2008|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> The success of the film resulted in Lovato signing a multi-album recording contract with [[Hollywood Records]]. She embarked on her [[Demi Live! Warm Up Tour]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ovguide.com/demi-live!-warm-up-tour-9202a8c04000641f800000000879c65e|title=Demi Live! Warm Up Tour Video|publisher=OVGuide|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> and opened for the [[Jonas Brothers]] on their [[Burnin' Up Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zvents.com/essex_junction_vt/events/show/83554500-jonas-brothers-the-burning-up-tour-with-special-guest-demi-lovato |title=Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour with special guest Demi Lovato |publisher=Zvents |accessdate=March 11, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103200933/http://www.zvents.com/essex_junction_vt/events/show/83554500-jonas-brothers-the-burning-up-tour-with-special-guest-demi-lovato |archivedate=November 3, 2013 }}</ref> Her debut album, ''[[Don't Forget]]'' (2008), was released on September 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1279002|title=Demi Lovato – Don't Forget|work=AbsolutePunk.net|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref><ref name="DigitalSpy">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/albumreviews/a154015/demi-lovato-dont-forget.html|title=Demi Lovato: 'Don't Forget'|date=April 20, 2009|last=Levine|first=Nick|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi]]|accessdate=April 26, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/here-we-go-again-r2278939/review|title=Here We Go Again – Demi Lovato|work=[[Allmusic]]|publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]]|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|accessdate=October 9, 2011}}</ref> The album received mixed critical reviews, with most noting that the album was directed towards the "tween" audience that viewed the Disney Channel.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20226319,00.html|title=Don't Forget Review|author=Michael Slezak|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=September 17, 2008|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> ''Don't Forget'' debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first week sales of 89,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/10/01/on-the-charts-demi-lovato-kings-of-leon-debut-high-metallica-rule/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004053422/http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/10/01/on-the-charts-demi-lovato-kings-of-leon-debut-high-metallica-rule/|title=On the Charts: Demi Lovato & Kings of Leon Debut High, Metallica Rule|author=Daniel Kreps|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media LLC]]|date=October 1, 2008|archivedate=October 4, 2008|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> The album spawned three singles, all of which achieved minor chart success on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474115/ask-billboard-songs-two-good-not-to-be-no-1|title=Ask Billboard: Songs Two Good Not To Be No. 1|work=Billboard|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/music/cd_reviews/articles/2008/09/23/at_sweet_16_lovatos_ready_for_her_close_up/?camp=pm |title=At sweet 16, Lovato's ready for her close-up |newspaper=[[The Boston Globe]] |publisher=The New York Times Company |date=September 23, 2008 |accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="BillboardChartHistory">{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=demi lovato|chart=all}}|title=Demi Lovato – Chart History|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> The album was certified gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA), denoting shipments of 500,000 copies in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=demi%20lovato&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2011&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |title=Recording Industry Association of America|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=July 27, 2011}}</ref>


[[File:DemiLovatoSep10 4.jpg|left|thumb|upright|Lovato performing during the [[List of Jonas Brothers concert tours#Live in Concert World Tour 2010|Jonas Brothers Live in Concert World Tour]] in September 2010.]]
Lovato was raised in [[Dallas, Texas]].<ref name="Biography Today">{{cite book|title=Biography Today|year=2009|page=103|publisher=Omnigraphics|location=Detroit, Michigan |isbn=978-0-7808-1052-5}}</ref><ref name="ref091">{{cite news|author=Jon Caramanica|title=Tween Princess, Tweaked|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|publisher=[[The New York Times Company]]|date=July 15, 2009|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/19/arts/music/19cara.html?pagewanted=2|accessdate=November 4, 2009}}</ref> In 2002, she began her acting career on the children's television series ''[[Barney & Friends]]'' as Angela.<ref name=Barney>{{cite web|url=http://kidstvmovies.about.com/od/camprock/a/demilovato.htm|title=Demi Lovato The Disney Star Machine Does It Again|author=Carey Bryson|publisher=[[About.com]]. [[IAC (company)|IAC]]|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> She began playing [[piano]] at age seven and [[guitar]] at ten,<ref>"Biography Today", p.105</ref> when she also began dancing and acting classes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/this-is-how-i-made-it-ep-6-demi-lovato-and-bob/1698279/playlist.jhtml|title=Demi Lovato and B.o.B.|publisher=MTV. [[Viacom]]|date=December 18, 2012|accessdate=March 7, 2013}}</ref> Lovato told [[Ellen DeGeneres]] that she was [[bullying|bullied]] so badly that she asked for [[homeschooling]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/demi-lovato-rehab-dad-blames-hollywood-acting-issues-article-1.451886|title=Demi Lovato in rehab: Dad blames Hollywood, acting for her issues|author=Caroline Culbertson|work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]|publisher=Mortimer Zuckerman|date=November 2, 2010|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> and she received her high-school diploma through homeschooling in April 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2009/04/23/demi-lovato-graduates-high-school/ |title=Demi Lovato Graduates High School |publisher=Disney Dreaming |date=April 23, 2009 |accessdate=July 27, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407010117/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2009/04/23/demi-lovato-graduates-high-school/ |archivedate=April 7, 2010 }}</ref> She later became a spokesperson for the anti-bullying organization PACER and appeared on ''[[America's Next Top Model]]'' to speak out against bullying.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oceanup.com/2010/09/02/demi-lovato-americas-next-top-model|title=Demi Lovato America's Next Top Model|publisher=Ocean Up. As If Productions|accessdate=July 27, 2011}}</ref> In 2006, Lovato appeared on ''[[Prison Break]]'', and on ''[[Just Jordan]]'' the following year.<ref name="BioChannelBiography"/>
Lovato's television series, ''Sonny with a Chance'', launched on February 8, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/sonny-with-a-chance-season-1/id303224140|title=Sonny With a Chance, Season 1|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> The series became a hit for the network, earning 6.3 million viewers at its peak.<ref name="Cable ratings">{{cite web |last=Gorman |first=Bill |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/30/disney-channel-claims-its-most-watched-march-ever-in-total-day-in-total-viewers-kids-6-11-and-tweens-9-14/46716 |title=Disney Channel Claims its Most-Watched March Ever in Total Day in Total Viewers, Kids 6–11 and Tweens 9–14 |publisher=TVbytheNumbers |date=March 30, 2010}}</ref> That June, Lovato starred alongside Selena Gomez in the Disney Channel Original Movie ''[[Princess Protection Program]]'' (2009).<ref name=ppp>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.mcall.com/tvwatchers/2009/07/jon-kate-divorce-episode-bet-jackson-tribute-draw-record-audiences.html |title=Jon & Kate divorce episode/ BET Jackson tribute draw record audiences |author=Kathy Lauer-Williams |newspaper=''[[The Morning Call]]'' |publisher=Tribune Company |date=July 1, 2009|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> The film became the fourth most watched movie on the network, garnering 8.5 million viewers during its premiere.<ref name=ppp /> She began touring throughout the summer of 2009 to promote her forthcoming music.<ref name="Summer Tour 2009">{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato Announces "Summer Tour 2009" North American Headline Tour|url=http://www.aeglive.com/news/view/10206|publisher=AEG Live|accessdate=January 1, 2009}}</ref> Lovato released her second studio album, ''[[Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato album)|Here We Go Again]]'' (2009), on July 21.<ref name="BioChannelBiography"/> She likened the album's sound to releases by [[John Mayer]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarslam.com/demi-lovato-on-second-album/|title=Demi Lovato on second album|author=Chelsea|date=January 28, 2009|publisher=Sugar Slam|accessdate=June 13, 2009}}</ref> while critics praised the album as an improvement to its predecessor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/here-we-go-again/demi-lovato|title=Here We Go Again (2009): Reviews|publisher=[[Metacritic]]. [[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=July 27, 2011}}</ref> The project sold 108,000 copies in its first week of release, becoming her first number one album on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267911/demi-lovato-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-but-michael-jackson-still-reigns|title=Demi Lovato Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200, But Michael Jackson Still Reigns|author=Keith Caulfield|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=July 29, 2009|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> The album's title track reached number fifteen on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100,<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=demi lovato|chart=all}}|title=Demi Lovato Album & Song Chart History – Hot 100|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=October 9, 2011}}</ref> and was her first single to be certified platinum by the RIAA.<ref name=riaa />


She was featured among Disney's Friends for Change on the charity single "[[Send It On (Disney's Friends for Change song)|Send It On]]" (2009), which entered the top twenty of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="pressrelease">{{cite press release|url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-news/press-releases/2009/08/send-it-anthem-worlds-biggest-teen-stars-miley-cyrus-jonas-0|title="Send It On", an anthem by the world's biggest teen stars, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, for Disney's "Friends For Change: Project Green", will debut on Radio Disney, Disney Channel, disney.com and iTunes|date=August 6, 2009|publisher=The Walt Disney Company|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref><ref name="iTunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=325770503&s=143441 |title=Send It On (feat. Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus & Selena Gomez) – Single |publisher=[[iTunes Store]] (US). [[Apple Inc.]] |date=August 11, 2009 |accessdate=August 20, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722024414/https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=325770503&s=143441 |archivedate=July 22, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref> The proceeds from the song were donated to environmental charities supported by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.<ref name="pressrelease" /> She released a second charity single among the group, titled "[[Make a Wave]]" (2010).<ref name="iTunesMakeAWave">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/make-wave-feat.-joe-jonas/id361074253|title=Make a Wave (feat. Joe Jonas & Demi Lovato) – EP|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc|date=March 15, 2010|accessdate=March 13, 2013}}</ref> That May, Lovato guest starred as a girl with schizophrenia in the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 6)|sixth season]] of ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrolyrics.com/2010-demi-lovato-stars-in-greys-anatomy-news.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522045923/http://www.metrolyrics.com/2010-demi-lovato-stars-in-greys-anatomy-news.html|title=Demi Lovato stars in Grey's Anatomy|publisher=[[MetroLyrics]]|date=May 14, 2010|archivedate=May 22, 2010|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> Lovato's appearance earned a mixed reaction from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/photos/53471/1/Demi-Lovato-Stars-In-Greys-Anatomy-Pictures|title=Demi Lovato Stars In Grey's Anatomy – Pictures|author=Helen Sanders|publisher=Entertainment Wise|date=May 14, 2010|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> She went on to reprise her role as Mitchie Torres in ''[[Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam]]'' (2010), which premiered on September 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1637866/camp-rock-2-the-final-jam-premieres-september-3-on-disney-channel/|title='Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' Premieres September 3 On Disney Channel – Movie News Story &#124; MTV Movie News|author=Jocelyn Vena|publisher=[[MTV News]]. Viacom|date=April 27, 2010|accessdate=May 14, 2010}}</ref> The film received a mixed reaction from critics, namely having issues with the plot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/camp-rock-2/|title=Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=March 13, 2013}}</ref> The film was viewed by eight million viewers during its premiere.<ref name="CR2">{{cite web|url=http://www.medialifemagazine.com/camp-rock-2-becomes-years-top-movie/|title='Camp Rock 2' becomes year's top movie|author=Toni Fitzgerald|work=[[Media Life Magazine]]|date=September 7, 2010|accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref> The soundtrack to the film sold 41,000 copies in its first week of release, and peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oceanup.com/2010/08/18/camp-rock-2-soundtrack-41863-sold/#.U7A19_ldWSo|title=Camp Rock 2 Soundtrack 41,863 Sold|work=OceanUp|publisher=As If Productions|accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref> The song "[[Wouldn't Change a Thing (Camp Rock song)|Wouldn't Change a Thing]]" (2010) was released as a single, with different versions of the song being released in different countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/camp-rock-2-final-jam-soundtrack/id385086976|title=Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc|date=August 10, 2010|accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref> Lovato and the cast of ''Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'' joined the [[Jonas Brothers Live In Concert]] tour, which began on August 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/07/03/jonas-brothers-cancel-camp-rock-2-tour-dates-add-others/ |title=Jonas Brothers Cancel Camp Rock 2 Tour Dates, Add Others |publisher=Disney Dreaming |date=July 3, 2010 |accessdate=March 13, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829033628/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/07/03/jonas-brothers-cancel-camp-rock-2-tour-dates-add-others/ |archivedate=August 29, 2012 }}</ref> Lovato also provided music for the soundtrack to ''Sonny with a Chance'', which was released on October 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hanging/id394754821?i=394754911|title=Sonny With a Chance (Soundtrack from the TV Series)|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc|date=October 5, 2010|accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref>
As of September 2015, Lovato's name appears on the "Unclaimed [[California Child Actor's Bill|Coogan]]" list, which is a fund for child actors whose earnings were partially withheld, but which remain unclaimed by the former child performers.<ref>{{cite web|title=unclaimed Coogan list|url=http://www.unclaimedcoogan.org/?q=applicants}}</ref>


During this time, Lovato began dating actor [[Wilmer Valderrama]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.com.au/demi-lovato-says-boyfriend-wilmer-valderrama-supported-her-recovery-she-wouldnt-be-alive-without-him |title=Demi Lovato Says Boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama 'Supported Her Recovery' And 'She Wouldn't Be Alive Without Him'|publisher=International Business Times|first=Sonalee|last=Singh|date=March 18, 2015|accessdate=October 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.etonline.com/news/180546_wilmer_valderrama_talks_about_loving_demi_lovato_only_when_the_timing_was_right/ |title=Wilmer Valderrama Reveals Secret to Demi Lovato Relationship: I Loved Her 'Exactly When She Needs Me to Love Her' &#124; Entertainment Tonight |publisher=M.etonline.com |date=January 21, 2016 |accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>On November 1, it was confirmed that a then-eighteen year old Lovato had dropped out of the Jonas Brothers tour to enter a treatment facility for "physical and emotional issues".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/208889/demi-lovato-enters-treatment-center-for-issues|title=Demi Lovato Enters Treatment Center for 'Issues'|author=Natalie Finn|publisher=[[E!]]. NBCUniversal|date=November 1, 2010|accessdate=March 14, 2010}}</ref> Reports began to spread that she had been urged by family to enter treatment after punching backup dancer [[Beat Freaks#Alex Welch|Alex Welch]] in the face; Lovato has taken full responsibility for the incident.<ref name=PunchApology>{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/demi-lovato-interview-teen-star-opens-bulimia-cutting/story?id=13405090&page=1|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521143956/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/demi-lovato-interview-teen-star-opens-bulimia-cutting/story?id=13405090&page=1|title=Demi Lovato Interview: Teen Star Opens Up on Bulimia, Cutting Issues|publisher=[[ABC News]]. [[American Broadcasting Company]]|author=Janice Johnston|date=April 19, 2011|archivedate=May 21, 2011|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> She acknowledged that she had had [[bulimia]], had harmed herself, and had been "self-medicating" with drugs and alcohol "like a lot of teens do to numb their pain".<ref>{{cite news|title=Demi Lovato Exclusive Interview|url=http://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/g2206/exclusive-interview-demi-lovato/|work=[[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]]|publisher=[[Hearst Corporation]]|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> She added that she "basically had a [[nervous breakdown]]" and was diagnosed with [[bipolar disorder]] during her treatment.<ref>{{cite news|title=Disney Star Demi Lovato: I'm Bipolar|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/04/20/disney-star-demi-lovato-im-bipolar/|publisher=[[Fox News Channel]]. [[21st Century Fox]]|date=April 20, 2011|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> Lovato later said that she had used [[cocaine]] several times a day and smuggled cocaine onto airplanes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/videos/demi-lovato-admits-i-would-smuggle-cocaine-on-airplanes-exclusive-43141/ |title=Demi Lovato Admits: I Would ‘Smuggle’ Cocaine On Airplanes (Exclusive)|work=[[Access Hollywood]]|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref> Lovato completed treatment at Timberline Knolls, and left the facility on January 28, 2011.<ref name="Seventeen2011">{{cite news|url=http://www.seventeen.com/health/tips/demi-lovato-hub |title=Demi Lovato Opens Up About the Pressure to Be Perfect |work=Seventeen |publisher=Hearst Corporation |date=April 19, 2011 |accessdate=April 19, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110417050727/http://www.seventeen.com/health/tips/demi-lovato-hub? |archivedate=April 17, 2011 }}</ref> Upon leaving, Lovato opted to live in a sober house as opposed to the home she had purchased for her eighteenth birthday, believing it would help her avoid the temptations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mstarz.com/articles/7562/20130111/demi-lovato-likes-sober-move-addiction-again.htm|title=Demi Lovato Likes To Be Sober And Not Move Into Addiction Again, Makes Sober House Her Home|publisher=Mstarz|date=January 11, 2013}}</ref>
===2007–2008: ''Camp Rock'' and ''Don't Forget''===
[[File:Demi Lovato crop.jpg|right|thumb|upright|alt=Young, smiling woman singing on stage|Lovato performing during the [[Demi Live! Warm Up Tour]] in 2008]]
In 2007 and 2008, Lovato played Charlotte Adams on the [[Disney Channel]] short series ''[[As the Bell Rings (U.S. TV series)|As the Bell Rings]]''.<ref name=AboutDemi>{{cite web|title=About Demi Lovato|url=http://demilovatotour.com/html/about_demi_lovato.html|publisher=demilovatotour.com|accessdate=September 13, 2013}}</ref> Lovato auditioned for the channel's television film ''[[Camp Rock]]'' and series ''[[Sonny with a Chance]]'' during 2007 and got both roles.<ref name="Victoria">{{cite news|url=http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2009/jun/22/bc-mus-demilovatoaa-_-entertainment/?entertainment&national-entertainment|title=Disney singing sensation Demi Lovato ready for new album, first tour as headliner|author=John J. Moser|work=[[The Victoria Advocate]]|publisher=Victoria Advocate Publishing Co.|date=June 22, 2009|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Lovato played the lead character, aspiring singer Mitchie Torres, in ''Camp Rock''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kidstvmovies.about.com/od/camprock/fr/camprockr.htm|title=Camp Rock (2008) – Movie Review for Parents|author=Carey Bryson|publisher=About.com. IAC|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> The film premiered on June 20, 2008, to 8.9&nbsp;million viewers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/06/high-ratings-fo.html|title=High ratings for 'Camp Rock,' the Disney Channel's Jonas Brothers movie|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=June 21, 2008|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Its soundtrack was released three days earlier; however, the music was considered less current than that of ''High School Musical''.<ref name="Hinkley">{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/camp-rock-rock-steady-disney-hit-article-1.293920|title='Camp Rock' is a rock-steady Disney hit|author=David Hinkley|work=Daily News|publisher=Mortimer Zuckerman|date=June 18, 2008|accessdate=June 1, 2013|location=New York}}</ref> Gillian Flynn of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' wrote that Lovato's acting skills were underwhelming and she "has the knee-jerk smile of someone who is often told she has a great smile".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20206296,00.html|title=Camp Rock (2008)|author=Gillian Flynn|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=June 20, 2008|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> Lovato sang four songs on the soundtrack, including "[[We Rock (Camp Rock song)|We Rock]]" and "[[This Is Me (Demi Lovato song)|This Is Me]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017LFKMO |title=Camp Rock: Original Television Soundtrack: Music|publisher=[[Amazon.com]] (US)|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> That summer, she began her [[Demi Live! Warm Up Tour]] before the release of her debut album<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ovguide.com/demi-live!-warm-up-tour-9202a8c04000641f800000000879c65e|title=Demi Live! Warm Up Tour Video|publisher=OVGuide|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> and appeared on the [[Jonas Brothers]]' [[Burnin' Up Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zvents.com/essex_junction_vt/events/show/83554500-jonas-brothers-the-burning-up-tour-with-special-guest-demi-lovato |title=Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour with special guest Demi Lovato |publisher=Zvents |accessdate=March 11, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103200933/http://www.zvents.com/essex_junction_vt/events/show/83554500-jonas-brothers-the-burning-up-tour-with-special-guest-demi-lovato |archivedate=November 3, 2013 }}</ref>


===2011-14: Heightened success with music career===
Lovato's debut album, ''[[Don't Forget]]'', was released on September 23, 2008, and was met with generally positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1279002|title=Demi Lovato – Don't Forget|work=AbsolutePunk.net|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref><ref name="DigitalSpy">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/albumreviews/a154015/demi-lovato-dont-forget.html|title=Demi Lovato: 'Don't Forget'|date=April 20, 2009|last=Levine|first=Nick|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi]]|accessdate=April 26, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/here-we-go-again-r2278939/review|title=Here We Go Again – Demi Lovato|work=[[Allmusic]]|publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]]|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|accessdate=October 9, 2011}}</ref> Michael Slezak of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' said, "Demi Lovato might satisfy her 'tween fans but she won't be winning any rockers over with ''Don't Forget''".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20226319,00.html|title=Don't Forget Review|author=Michael Slezak|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=September 17, 2008|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> The album debuted at number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with first-week sales of 89,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/10/01/on-the-charts-demi-lovato-kings-of-leon-debut-high-metallica-rule/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004053422/http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/10/01/on-the-charts-demi-lovato-kings-of-leon-debut-high-metallica-rule/|title=On the Charts: Demi Lovato & Kings of Leon Debut High, Metallica Rule|author=Daniel Kreps|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media LLC]]|date=October 1, 2008|archivedate=October 4, 2008|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> Ten of its songs were co-written with the Jonas Brothers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/06/15/music-jonas-dc-idUSN1541696620080615|title=Jonas Brothers thrilling tweens|author=Amy Donahue|work=[[Reuters]]|publisher=[[Thomson Reuters]]|date=June 25, 2008|accessdate=July 7, 2011}}</ref> ''Don't Forget'' was certified gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) for US sales of over 500,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=demi%20lovato&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2011&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |title=Recording Industry Association of America|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=July 27, 2011}}</ref> Its lead single, "[[Get Back (Demi Lovato song)|Get Back]]", was praised for its [[pop rock]] style and peaked at number 43 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], selling over 560,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474115/ask-billboard-songs-two-good-not-to-be-no-1|title=Ask Billboard: Songs Two Good Not To Be No. 1|work=Billboard|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/music/cd_reviews/articles/2008/09/23/at_sweet_16_lovatos_ready_for_her_close_up/?camp=pm |title=At sweet 16, Lovato's ready for her close-up |newspaper=[[The Boston Globe]] |publisher=The New York Times Company |date=September 23, 2008 |accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="BillboardChartHistory">{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=demi lovato|chart=all}}|title=Demi Lovato – Chart History|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> The album's second single, "[[La La Land (Demi Lovato song)|La La Land]]", was cited for its strong rock elements<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/legacy/chartblog/2009/05/demi_lovato_la_la_land.shtml|title=Demi Lovato – 'La La Land'|author=Fraser McAlpine|publisher=[[BBC Music]]. [[BBC]]|date=May 31, 2009|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> and peaked at number 52 in the US,<ref name="BillboardChartHistory"/> and cracked the top 40 in [[Ireland]] and the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2009&year=2009&week=18|title=Chart Track|publisher=[[Irish Singles Chart]]. GfK|accessdate=July 26, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/release.php?release=34043|title=Chart Stats – Demi Lovato – La La Land|publisher=[[UK Singles Chart]]. Chart Stats|accessdate=July 26, 2011}}{{dead link|date=December 2014}}</ref> The music video was directed by [[The Malloys|Brendan Malloy]] and Tim Wheeler.<ref name="Video">{{cite video| people= Demi Lovato, Brendan Malloy, Tim Wheeler| title = Making the Video: La La Land| format = video| medium = DVD| publisher =''Don't Forget'' (Deluxe Edition)}}</ref>
Upon returning from rehab, Lovato confirmed she would be taking a break from her acting career until she felt ready to return to it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/237137/demi-lovato-quitting-sonny-with-a-chance|title=Demi Lovato Quitting Sonny With a Chance|author=Josh Grossberg|publisher=E!. NBCUniversal|date=April 19, 2011|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> She focused her efforts on recording her third studio album, which she had begun working on in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/07/15/demi-lovato-records-first-song-for-third-album/|title=Demi Lovato Records First Song For Third Album|publisher=Disney Dreaming|date=July 15, 2010|accessdate=August 13, 2011}}</ref> "[[Skyscraper (song)|Skyscraper]]" (2011), which lyrically dealt with Lovato's personal struggles in 2010, was released as the album's lead single on July 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/singles/gr/Demi-Lovato-Skyscraper.htm|title=Demi Lovato – "Skyscraper"|author=Bill Lamb|publisher=About.com. IAC|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> The single received a positive reception from critics, fans, and celebrities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/singles/gr/Demi-Lovato-Skyscraper.htm|title=Demi Lovato – "Skyscraper"|author=Bill Lamb|publisher=About.com. IAC|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> The song sold an estimated 176,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number ten on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/469163/lmfao-still-atop-hot-100-demi-lovato-debuts-in-top-10|title=LMFAO Still Atop Hot 100, Demi Lovato Debuts In Top 10|last=Trust|first=Gary|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=July 20, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/469172/blake-sheltons-river-runs-to-no-1-on-billboard-200|title=Blake Shelton's 'River' Runs to No. 1 on Billboard 200|date=July 20, 2011|last=Caulfield|first=Kevin|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=July 20, 2011}}</ref> The music video for the song won the award for Best Video with a Message at the [[2012 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-video-with-a-message/|title=Demi Lovato nominated for Best Video With A Message at the 2012 VMA's.|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=July 31, 2012|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref> Lovato released her third studio album, ''[[Unbroken (Demi Lovato album)|Unbroken]]'' (2011), on September 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1667730/demi-lovato-new-album-september/|title=Demi Lovato To Release New Album September 20|author=James Dinh|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=July 22, 2011|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref> The album was a musical departure from her earlier releases, consisting primarily of [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] influenced songs.<ref name="Vena"/> The album sold 97,000 copies during its first week of release in the United States, entering at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/467190/demi-lovato-top-5-debut-of-unbroken-is-a-little-different</ref> The record went on to be her third to receive a gold certification from the RIAA, and has reportedly sold 492,000 copies since its release.<ref name="salesus">{{cite news|title=This week's mailbag looks at the top chart hits by ths week's Billboard cover act, Pharrell's rapid-fire rise to No. 1 on Radio Songs and Demi Lovato's career song and album sales|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/5930276/ask-billboard-shakiras-biggest-hot-100-hits?page=0%2C2|accessdate=7 March 2014|newspaper=Billboard|date=8 March 2014}}</ref> The second and final single from the album, "[[Give Your Heart a Break]]" (2012), became her first song to reach number one on the [[Mainstream Top 40]] chart.<ref name="BillboardChartHistory"/> The single went on to be certified triple-platinum in the United States, making it Lovato's most successful single at the time.<ref name="sales">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6281548/ask-billboard-baseball-hits-gwen-stefanis-delay-demi-lovatos?page=0%2C4|title=Ask Billboard: Baseball Hits, Gwen Stefani's Delay & & Demi Lovato's Best-Selling Songs|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |date=October 12, 2014 |accessdate=October 12, 2014 }}</ref> "Give Your Heart a Break" remains her biggest radio hit to date.<ref name="BillboardChartHistory"/>


[[File:Demi Lovato 8, 2012.jpg|right|thumb|upright|Lovato performing on ''[[Good Morning America]]'' in July 2012 as part of their Summer Concert Series.]]
===2009–2010: ''Sonny with a Chance'' and ''Here We Go Again''===
[[MTV]] aired a special entitled ''[[Demi Lovato: Stay Strong]]'' (2012) in March, detailing Lovato's personal struggles in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idolator.com/6210151/demi-lovatos-stay-strong-documentary-watch|title=Demi Lovato's 'Stay Strong' Documentary: Watch|publisher=Idolator. Buzz Media|date=March 7, 2012|accessdate=May 31, 2013}}</ref> That May, Lovato became one of four mentors on the [[The X Factor (U.S. season 2)|second season]] of ''[[The X Factor (U.S. TV series)|The X Factor]]'' in the United States.<ref name="JoinX-Factor">{{cite web|last=Bricker|first=Tierney|title=It's Official! Demi Lovato Joins X Factor as Fourth Judge|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/315906/it-s-official-demi-lovato-joins-x-factor-as-fourth-judge|publisher=E! Online|accessdate=May 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1684289/demi-lovato-x-factor-judge-miley-cyrus/|title=Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus Rumored For 'X Factor' Judge Spot|author=Gil Kaufman|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=May 2, 2012|accessdate=May 16, 2012}}</ref> She was the mentor of the young adults category in the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1698571/x-factor-cece-frey-elimination-reaction/|title=CeCe Frey 'Knew' She Wasn't Going To Win 'X Factor'|author=Chris Kim|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=December 7, 2012|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref> Lovato reportedly earned $1 million for her work on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/demi_lovatos_x_factor_salary_cant_compare_to_britney_spears-2012-05|title=Demi Lovato's 'X Factor' salary can't compare to Britney Spears'|publisher=Zap2It|date=May 30, 2012|accessdate=March 7, 2013}}</ref> While recording for her fourth studio album, Lovato returned as a mentor for the third season of ''The X Factor''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1554926/demi-lovato-returning-for-third-season-of-x-factor|title=Demi Lovato Returning for Third Season of 'X Factor'|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=March 28, 2013|accessdate=March 29, 2013}}</ref> It was reported that her salary for the third season had doubled from that of the previous one.<ref>{{cite news|title=Demi Lovato Making More Money Than Paulina Rubio, Kelly Rowland In 'The X Factor'|url=http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2013/05/22/demi-lovato-making-more-money-than-paulina-rubio-and-kelly-rowland-for-x-factor/|publisher=Fox News Latino. 21st Century Fox|accessdate=May 26, 2013|date=May 22, 2013}}</ref> Lovato released her fourth studio album, ''[[Demi (album)|Demi]]'' (2013), on May 10.<ref name="metacritic1">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/demi/demi-lovato |title=''Demi'' Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=May 15, 2013}}</ref> The record was seen as less mature than her previous album, receiving a generally positive reception from music critics.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/arts/music/demi-lovato-and-talib-kweli-have-new-albums.html |title=New Albums by Demi Lovato and Talib Kweli |author=Jon Carmichael |newspaper=The New York Times |publisher=The New York Times Company |date=May 13, 2013 |accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2013/05/07/demi-lovatos-new-album-demi-now-streaming-online-read-ews-review-here/|title=Demi Lovato's new album 'Demi' now streaming online|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=May 7, 2013|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> The eponymous album debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first week sales of 110,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1563130/vampire-weekend-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-chart|title=Vampire Weekend Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart|author=Keith Caulfield|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=May 22, 2013|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> The record boasts the highest first week sales of her career, and remains her highest selling album worldwide as of 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/album/34b93/Demi-Lovato-Demi|title=Demi Lovato – Demi|publisher=Ultratop. Hung Medien|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> ''Demi'' was accompanied by an [[e-book]] of the same name, released on June 11.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/news/2559580/demi-lovato-ebook-june-11/</ref>
In 2009, Lovato recorded "[[Send It On (Disney's Friends for Change song)|Send It On]]", a [[charity record|charity single]] and the theme song for [[Disney's Friends for Change]], with friends the [[Jonas Brothers]], [[Miley Cyrus]] and [[Selena Gomez]].<ref name="pressrelease">{{cite press release|url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-news/press-releases/2009/08/send-it-anthem-worlds-biggest-teen-stars-miley-cyrus-jonas-0|title="Send It On", an anthem by the world's biggest teen stars, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, for Disney's "Friends For Change: Project Green", will debut on Radio Disney, Disney Channel, disney.com and iTunes|date=August 6, 2009|publisher=The Walt Disney Company|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref><ref name="iTunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=325770503&s=143441 |title=Send It On (feat. Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus & Selena Gomez) – Single |publisher=[[iTunes Store]] (US). [[Apple Inc.]] |date=August 11, 2009 |accessdate=August 20, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722024414/https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=325770503&s=143441 |archivedate=July 22, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref> All proceeds from the song were donated to environmental charities supported by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.<ref name="pressrelease" /> Lovato's Disney Channel sitcom ''[[Sonny with a Chance]]'', with her character Sonny Munroe, the newest cast member of the [[show-within-a-show]] ''So Random!'', premiered on February 8.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/sonny-with-a-chance-season-1/id303224140|title=Sonny With a Chance, Season 1|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Lovato's acting ability was described by Robert Lloyd of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' as "very good", and he compared her favorably to ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' star (and friend) [[Miley Cyrus]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2009/feb/06/entertainment/et-sonny6 |title='Sonny With a Chance' |author=Robert Lloyd |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |publisher=[[Tribune Company]] |date=February 6, 2009 |accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> That June, she starred as Princess Rosalinda / Rosie Gonzalez in the Disney Channel film, ''[[Princess Protection Program]]''. The film, the fourth highest-rated Disney Channel original movie, premiered to 8.5&nbsp;million viewers.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.mcall.com/tvwatchers/2009/07/jon-kate-divorce-episode-bet-jackson-tribute-draw-record-audiences.html |title=Jon & Kate divorce episode/ BET Jackson tribute draw record audiences |author=Kathy Lauer-Williams |newspaper=''[[The Morning Call]]'' |publisher=Tribune Company |date=July 1, 2009|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref>
[[File:DemiLovatoSep10 4.jpg|left|thumb|upright|Lovato performing during the [[List of Jonas Brothers concert tours#Live in Concert World Tour 2010|Jonas Brothers Live in Concert World Tour]] in September 2010]]
Lovato's second album, ''[[Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato album)|Here We Go Again]]'', was released on July 21, 2009;<ref name="BioChannelBiography"/> she described its acoustic style as similar to that of [[John Mayer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarslam.com/demi-lovato-on-second-album/|title=Demi Lovato on second album|author=Chelsea|date=January 28, 2009|publisher=Sugar Slam|accessdate=June 13, 2009}}</ref> The album received favorable reviews from critics who appreciated its enjoyable pop-rock elements, echoing reviews of ''[[Don't Forget]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/here-we-go-again/demi-lovato|title=Here We Go Again (2009): Reviews|publisher=[[Metacritic]]. [[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=July 27, 2011}}</ref> Lovato's first number-one album, it debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 108,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267911/demi-lovato-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-but-michael-jackson-still-reigns|title=Demi Lovato Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200, But Michael Jackson Still Reigns|author=Keith Caulfield|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=July 29, 2009|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> Before its release, she began her Summer Tour 2009.<ref name="Summer Tour 2009">{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato Announces "Summer Tour 2009" North American Headline Tour|url=http://www.aeglive.com/news/view/10206|publisher=AEG Live|accessdate=January 1, 2009}}</ref> The album's lead single, "[[Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato song)|Here We Go Again]]" peaked at number 59 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and managed to peak at number 15, becoming Lovato's highest peaking solo single at the time,<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=demi lovato|chart=all}}|title=Demi Lovato Album & Song Chart History – Hot 100|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=October 9, 2011}}</ref> The song peaked at number 68 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] and 38 in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=demi lovato|chart=Billboard Canadian Hot 100}}|title=Demi Lovato Album & Song Chart History – Canadian Hot 100|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=October 9, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/here-we-go-again-mw0000822778|title=Here We Go Again – Demi Lovato|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|publisher=Allmusic. Rovi Corporation|date=July 21, 2009|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> The album's second and final single, "[[Remember December]]" failed to match the success of its predecessor, but it peaked at number 80 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].


The lead single from the album, "[[Heart Attack (Demi Lovato song)|Heart Attack]]" (2013), became her third top ten hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and is one of her most successful singles to date.<ref name="BillboardChartHistory"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/110bf5/Demi-Lovato-Heart-Attack|title=Demi Lovato – Heart Attack|publisher=[[Ultratop]]. Hung Medien|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> Three further singles followed in the coming months, with the latter two earning platinum certifications from the RIAA.<ref name=riaa /> The record was re-released in December of 2014, featuring new material and collaborations Lovato had done in the year since the album's original release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/25441065/demi-lovato-announces-demi-deluxe |title=Demi Lovato announces Demi – Deluxe |publisher= }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Lovato was announced to guest star in six episodes of the musical series ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', marking her first acting role since her time in treatment.<ref name=DemiGlee>{{cite web|last=Strecker|first=Erin|title=Demi Lovato headed to 'Glee'|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/08/22/demi-lovato-glee-phoebe-strole/|publisher=Inside TV|accessdate=August 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name=DemiJoiningGlee>{{cite web|title=Demi join Glee|url=https://www.twitter.com/GLEEonFOX/status/370599307633639424|work=Twitter|publisher=FOX|accessdate=August 22, 2013}}</ref> She portrayed Dani, a struggling artist in [[New York City]]. She ultimately appeared in only four episodes, with the first airing on October 3, 2013.<ref name=DemiGlee /> Lovato recorded the song "[[Let It Go (Disney song)#Demi Lovato version|Let It Go]]" (2013) for the soundtrack of the Disney film ''[[Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen]]'' (2013); her version was released as a single to promote the film and its soundtrack.<ref name="DemiFrozen">{{cite web|last=Rubin|first=Julia Lynn|title=Demi Lovato Releases New Song 'Let It Go' From Disney's 'Frozen' Soundtrack|url=http://www.hngn.com/articles/15461/20131021/demi-lovato-releases-new-song-let-it-go-from-disneys-frozen-soundtrack-listen.htm|publisher=HNGN|date=October 21, 2013}}</ref> "Let It Go" entered the top forty of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and was certified platinum.<ref name="DemiFrozen" />
The entertainer made her first 40-city national concert tour, Live in Concert, in support of ''Here We Go Again''. The tour, from June 21 to August 21, 2009,<ref name="LiveInConcert">{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,5289041,00.html|title=Demi Lovato Lines Up Lengthy Summer Tour|date=April 16, 2009|publisher=ArtistDirect|accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref> had [[David Archuleta]],<ref name="LiveInConcert"/> [[KSM (band)|KSM]] and [[Jordan Pruitt]] as opening acts<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1609297/demi-lovato-to-tour-with-david-archuleta-this-summer/|title=Demi Lovato To Tour With David Archuleta This Summer|date=April 15, 2009|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref> and Lovato and Archuleta received the Choice Music Tour award at the [[2009 Teen Choice Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Winners-2009-Teen-Choice-Awards-3904879|title=Announcing the Winners of the 2009 Teen Choice Awards!|publisher=Buzz Sugar|date=August 9, 2009|accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref> In March 2010, Lovato and [[Joe Jonas]] recorded "[[Make a Wave]]" as the second charity single for Disney's Friends for Change.<ref name="iTunesMakeAWave">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/make-wave-feat.-joe-jonas/id361074253|title=Make a Wave (feat. Joe Jonas & Demi Lovato) – EP|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc|date=March 15, 2010|accessdate=March 13, 2013}}</ref> In May, Lovato guest-starred as a teenage schizophrenic Hayley May in the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 6)|sixth-season]] ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' episode, "Shiny Happy People".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrolyrics.com/2010-demi-lovato-stars-in-greys-anatomy-news.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522045923/http://www.metrolyrics.com/2010-demi-lovato-stars-in-greys-anatomy-news.html|title=Demi Lovato stars in Grey's Anatomy|publisher=[[MetroLyrics]]|date=May 14, 2010|archivedate=May 22, 2010|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> Although critics praised her versatility, they were underwhelmed by her acting and felt that her appearance was designed primarily to attract viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/photos/53471/1/Demi-Lovato-Stars-In-Greys-Anatomy-Pictures|title=Demi Lovato Stars In Grey's Anatomy – Pictures|author=Helen Sanders|publisher=Entertainment Wise|date=May 14, 2010|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> Later that year, she headlined her first international tour, the [[Demi Lovato tours#South American Tour 2010|South American Tour]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/03/21/demi-lovato-announces-south-american-tour-2010/ |title=Demi Lovato Announces South American Tour 2010 |publisher=Disney Dreaming |date=March 21, 2010 |accessdate=October 5, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006170036/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/03/21/demi-lovato-announces-south-american-tour-2010/ |archivedate=October 6, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.myspace.com/demilovato/blog/531920790|title=Demi's coming to South America!! – MySpace-blog &#124; van Demi Lovato |publisher=[[Myspace]]. Specific Media LLC|date=March 30, 2010|accessdate=March 13, 2013}}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and joined the [[Jonas Brothers Live in Concert]] tour as a guest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.myspace.com/demilovato/blog/533484912|title=Summer tour announcement – MySpace-blog|publisher=Myspace. Specific Media LLC|date=April 27, 2010 |accessdate=March 13, 2013}}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


On November 19, she released a book titled ''Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year'' (2013). The booked topped ''[[The New York Times]]'' best seller list upon its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/bookclub/news/a992770/demi-lovato-becomes-a-new-york-times-bestseller-with-book-staying-strong-365-days-a-year/ |title=Demi Lovato becomes a New York Times bestseller with book 'Staying Strong: 365 Days A Year' |publisher=Sugarscape |date=September 15, 2011 |accessdate=December 24, 2013}}</ref> Lovato embarked on her [[Neon Lights Tour]] (2014) on February 9, spanning forty-four dates and lasting until May 17.<ref name="NeonLightsTour">{{cite web|last=Lovato|first=Demi|title=Neon Lights Tour|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=550289248377294|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=September 29, 2013}}</ref><ref name="NeonBrazilMexico">{{cite web|last=Lovato|first=Demi|title=The Neon Lights Tour comes to Brazil and Mexico|url=http://www.demilovato.com/the-neon-lights-tour-comes-to-brazil-and-mexico/|publisher=demilovato.com|date=October 14, 2013}}</ref> She was featured on the single "[[Somebody to You]]" (2014) by British band [[The Vamps (British band)|The Vamps]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/somebody-to-you-feat.-demi/id880517513|title=iTunes – Music – Somebody to You (feat. Demi Lovato) by The Vamps|publisher=itunes.apple.com}}</ref> The song achieved success in numerous European territories, namely peaking at number four in the United Kingdom.<ref>http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20140713/7501/</ref> Lovato launched her international [[Demi World Tour]] (2014-15) in September, spanning throughout North America and territories her previous tour had not visited.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/546419/demi-lovato-announces-first-world-tour-dates|publisher=[[E!]]. [[NBCUniversal]]|date=May 29, 2014|accessdate=May 29, 2014|first=Zach|last=Johnson|title=Demi Lovato Announces First World Tour Dates!}}</ref> She served as an opening act that November for select European dates of [[Enrique Iglesias]]'s [[Sex and Love Tour]] (2014-16).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a575916/enrique-iglesias-announces-uk-tour-with-demi-lovato.html#~oGNFGgSdnIGHPB |title=Enrique Iglesias announces UK tour with Demi Lovato – Music News |publisher=Digital Spy |date=June 6, 2014 |accessdate=August 3, 2014}}</ref> Lovato collaborated with [[Olly Murs]] on a single entitled "[[Up (Olly Murs song)|Up]]" (2014), which became a hit in several European territories.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a612094/listen-to-olly-murs-and-demi-lovatos-new-single-up.html|title=Listen to Olly Murs and Demi Lovato's new single 'Up'|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=November 24, 2014|date=November 24, 2014|first=Finbow|last=Katy}}</ref> In December of 2014, Lovato launched her Devonne by Demi skincare line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/09/03/demi-lovato-devonne-skincare-line/|title=Demi Lovato on Her New Skincare Line: 'If You Use Products That Work, You'll Find Inner Confidence'|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|accessdate=September 3, 2014|first=Ana|last=Calderone}}</ref> The brand has received a positive reception since its launch,<ref>https://www.bustle.com/articles/60799-i-tried-demi-lovatos-devonne-by-demi-skincare-line-despite-being-um-slightly-older-than-her</ref> and has seen positive numbers in terms of sales.<ref>http://people.com/style/demi-lovato-shares-her-most-awkward-spa-experience-and-its-not-what-youd-expect/</ref>
''[[Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam]]'', with Lovato reprising her role as Mitchie Torres, premiered on September 3, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1637866/camp-rock-2-the-final-jam-premieres-september-3-on-disney-channel/|title='Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' Premieres September 3 On Disney Channel – Movie News Story &#124; MTV Movie News|author=Jocelyn Vena|publisher=[[MTV News]]. Viacom|date=April 27, 2010|accessdate=May 14, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Premier Had 8 Million Viewers |url=http://www.bsckids.com/2010/09/camp-rock-2-the-final-jam-premier-had-8-million-viewers/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110827173931/http://www.bsckids.com/2010/09/camp-rock-2-the-final-jam-premier-had-8-million-viewers/|author=Sarah Peel|publisher=BSC Kids|date=September 7, 2010|archivedate=August 27, 2011|accessdate=March 14, 2010}}</ref> Critics were ambivalent about the film's plot, and it has a 40-percent approval rating on [[Rotten Tomatoes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/camp-rock-2/|title=Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=March 13, 2013}}</ref> However, Lovato's performance was called "dependably appealing" by Jennifer Armstrong of ''Entertainment Weekly''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20415589,00.html|title=Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam|author=Jennifer Armstrong|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=August 25, 2010|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> The film premiered to eight million viewers, the number-one cable-television movie of the year by the number of viewers.<ref name="CR2">{{cite web|url=http://www.medialifemagazine.com/camp-rock-2-becomes-years-top-movie/|title='Camp Rock 2' becomes year's top movie|author=Toni Fitzgerald|work=[[Media Life Magazine]]|date=September 7, 2010|accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref> Its accompanying [[Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] was released on August 10 with Lovato singing nine songs, including "[[Can't Back Down (song)|Can't Back Down]]" and "[[Wouldn't Change a Thing (Camp Rock song)|Wouldn't Change a Thing]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/camp-rock-2-final-jam-soundtrack/id385086976|title=Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc|date=August 10, 2010|accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref> The soundtrack debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first-week sales of 41,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oceanup.com/2010/08/18/camp-rock-2-soundtrack-41863-sold/#.U7A19_ldWSo|title=Camp Rock 2 Soundtrack 41,863 Sold|work=OceanUp|publisher=As If Productions|accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref> The Jonas Brothers Live in Concert was reworked to incorporate Lovato and the rest of the film's cast;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/04/27/jonas-brothers-2010-world-tour-camp-rock-2-tour/ |title=Jonas Brothers 2010 World Tour Camp Rock 2 Tour 20 of the show have been cancelled or moved |publisher=Disney Dreaming |date=April 27, 2010 |accessdate=March 13, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816182438/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/04/27/jonas-brothers-2010-world-tour-camp-rock-2-tour/ |archivedate=August 16, 2013 }}</ref> it began on August 7, two weeks later than planned.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/07/03/jonas-brothers-cancel-camp-rock-2-tour-dates-add-others/ |title=Jonas Brothers Cancel Camp Rock 2 Tour Dates, Add Others |publisher=Disney Dreaming |date=July 3, 2010 |accessdate=March 13, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829033628/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/07/03/jonas-brothers-cancel-camp-rock-2-tour-dates-add-others/ |archivedate=August 29, 2012 }}</ref> The ''[[Sonny with a Chance (soundtrack)|Sonny with a Chance]]'' soundtrack was released on October 5; Lovato sang on four tracks, including "[[Me, Myself and Time]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hanging/id394754821?i=394754911|title=Sonny With a Chance (Soundtrack from the TV Series)|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc|date=October 5, 2010|accessdate=April 9, 2013}}</ref> It debuted (and peaked) at number 163 on the ''Billboard'' 200, her lowest-selling soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/sonny-with-a-chance-mw0002032615/awards|title=Sonny with a Chance – Original TV Soundtrack: Awards|publisher=Allmusic. Rovi Corporation|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref>


===2015-present: New label and upcoming projects===
===2011–2012: ''Unbroken'' and ''The X Factor''===
''Billboard'' reported in May of 2015 that Lovato, alongside [[Nick Jonas]] and her manager Phil McIntyre, were in the process of forming an "artist-centric" record label of which she would be co-owner.<ref name=island2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.islandrecords.com/artists/demi-lovato/ |title=Demi Lovato on Island Records Website |publisher=Island |accessdate=December 5, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929182014/http://www.islandrecords.com/artists/demi-lovato/ |archivedate=September 29, 2016 |df=mdy }}</ref> The label, [[Safehouse Records]], is a joint venture between Hollywood Records and [[Island Records]], Lovato and Jonas's respective record labels.<ref name="Safehouse Records (Billboard)">{{cite news|last1=Halperin |first1=Shirley |title=Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Manager Phil McIntyre Launch Joint Venture with Island Records (Exclusive) |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6576003/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-manager-phil-mcintyre-launch-joint-venture-with |accessdate=May 26, 2015 |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |agency=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |date=May 26, 2015 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Yq37MtGi?url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6576003/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-manager-phil-mcintyre-launch-joint-venture-with |archivedate=May 27, 2015 |location=United States |deadurl=yes |df=mdy }}</ref> While forming the label, Lovato was writing and recording for the release of her fifth studio album. While recording the project, she stated "I've never been so sure of myself as an artist when it comes down to confidence, but not only personal things, but exactly what I want my sound to be and what I know I'm capable of and this album will give me the opportunity to show people what I can really do."<ref>{{cite web|last=Williott|first=Carl|title=Demi Lovato Is Already Working On Album #5|url=http://www.idolator.com/7505121/demi-lovato-tour-fifth-album|work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|publisher=[[Spin Media]]|accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Lovato Exit">{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato Leaving 'X Factor'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5840366/demi-lovato-leaving-x-factor|work=Billboard|accessdate=December 19, 2013|last1=Lewis |first1=Hillary |last2=Willis |first2=Cortney |date=December 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|title=Buzz Bites: Demi Lovato Has Begun Recording Her Fifth Studio Album|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2014/02/10/demi-lovato-fifth-album-details/|accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref> Lovato released the project, simply titled ''[[Confident (Demi Lovato album)|Confident]]'' (2015), on October 16.<ref>{{cite news|title=Demi Lovato's fifth studio album 'Confident' due out Oct. 16|url=http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2015/08/27/Demi-Lovatos-fifth-studio-album-Confident-due-out-Oct-16/6001440705839/|publisher=United Press International|accessdate=August 27, 2015|last1=Butler |first1=Karen |date=August 26, 2015}}</ref> The album was met with a positive critical reaction.<ref name="metacritic.com">{{cite web|title=Reviews for Confident by Demi Lovato|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/confident/demi-lovato|website=Metacritic|accessdate=October 16, 2015}}</ref> ''Confident'' sold a total of 98,000 copies during its first week of release, debuting at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6738540/pentatonix-first-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart|title=Pentatonix Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart|work=Billboard|date=October 26, 2015|accessdate=October 26, 2015|last1=Caulfield |first1= Keith}}</ref> The record has since became her lowest selling album to date, with estimated sales of 211,000 copies sold in the United States.<ref name="ussales">{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/7423955/hozier-ask-pop-shop-podcas|title=Pop Shop Podcast: Hozier Talks 'Better Love' & What's Next, Plus Burning Questions About Britney, Demi & More|work=Billboard}}</ref> ''Confident'' was preceded by the release of "[[Cool for the Summer]]" (2015), which reached number eleven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and had success in numerous territories worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Garibaldi|first1=Christina|title=YES! Demi Lovato Just Announced Her New Single 'Cool For The Summer'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2196416/demi-lovato-cool-for-the-summer-single/|accessdate=June 25, 2015|publisher=MTV News|date=June 25, 2015}}</ref> Two further singles were released from the album, though failed to achieve the success of their predecessor; the former did, however, earn platinum certifications in the United States and Canada.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Maslow|first1=Nick|title=Demi Lovato Takes Control in Her New Song 'Confident': 'You Can't Make Me Behave'|url=http://www.people.com/article/demi-lovato-releases-confident-single|accessdate=September 20, 2015|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=September 18, 2015|location=United States}}</ref><ref name="stonecold">Sources regarding the contemporary hit radio release of "Stone Cold":
[[File:Demi Lovato 8, 2012.jpg|right|thumb|upright|Lovato performing on ''[[Good Morning America]]'' in July 2012 as part of their Summer Concert Series]]
That month, Lovato also announced her departure from ''Sonny with a Chance'', putting her acting career on hiatus and ending the series;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/237137/demi-lovato-quitting-sonny-with-a-chance|title=Demi Lovato Quitting Sonny With a Chance|author=Josh Grossberg|publisher=E!. NBCUniversal|date=April 19, 2011|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> she later said that she would return to acting when she felt confident doing so.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=KFFkhGJ_RiY|title=Demi Lovato – Koko Pop UK|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=April 7, 2012|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> Her departure led to the spin-off series ''[[So Random!]]'' with the ''Sonny'' cast, featuring sketches from the former show-within-a-show. The series was cancelled after one season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2011/04/19/demi-lovato-exits-sonny-with-a-chance/|title=Demi Lovato Exits Disney Series: 'I Don't Think It Would Be Healthy for My Recovery{{'-}}|publisher=[[TVLine]]|date=April 19, 2011|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> Lovato released her third album, ''[[Unbroken (Demi Lovato album)|Unbroken]]'', on September 20, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1667730/demi-lovato-new-album-september/|title=Demi Lovato To Release New Album September 20|author=James Dinh|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=July 22, 2011|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref> Begun in July 2010, the album experimented with [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] and featured less pop rock.<ref name="Vena"/> The album and the stylistic change received mixed reviews from critics, who saw a growth in musicianship because of her struggles and have praised Lovato's vocals but found the music more generic than her previous efforts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/unbroken-2010/demi-lovato/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for Unbroken|publisher=Metacritic. CBS Interactive|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref> The record was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200, with sales exceeding 97,000 copies in its first week of release, and going on to sell over 500,000 copies in the United States, being certified Gold.<ref name="billboard">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/467230/tony-bennett-85-achieves-first-no-1-album-on-billboard-200 |title=Tony Bennett, 85, Achieves First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=May 20, 2013}}</ref>

The album's [[lead single]], "[[Skyscraper (song)|Skyscraper]]", was acclaimed for its messages of self-worth and confidence,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/singles/gr/Demi-Lovato-Skyscraper.htm|title=Demi Lovato – "Skyscraper"|author=Bill Lamb|publisher=About.com. IAC|accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> peaked at number 10 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], selling 176,000 downloads during the first week of release, becoming Lovato's highest first week sales, until the release of "[[Heart Attack (Demi Lovato song)|Heart Attack]]" by Lovato in 2013.<ref name="Billboard"/> The song also Lovato's highest-peaked single since "[[This Is Me (Camp Rock song)|This Is Me]]" reached number nine in August 2008.<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/469163/lmfao-still-atop-hot-100-demi-lovato-debuts-in-top-10|title=LMFAO Still Atop Hot 100, Demi Lovato Debuts In Top 10|last=Trust|first=Gary|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=July 20, 2011}}</ref> The song also debuted at number two on the [[Hot Digital Songs]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/469172/blake-sheltons-river-runs-to-no-1-on-billboard-200|title=Blake Shelton's 'River' Runs to No. 1 on Billboard 200|date=July 20, 2011|last=Caulfield|first=Kevin|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=July 20, 2011}}</ref> "Skyscraper" received the Best Video With a Message award at the September [[2012 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2012/best-video-with-a-message/|title=Demi Lovato nominated for Best Video With A Message at the 2012 VMA's.|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=July 31, 2012|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref> The album's second and final single, "[[Give Your Heart a Break]]", peaked [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number 16, making Lovato's fourth highest peaking song.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=demi lovato|chart=all}} |title=Hot 100 Songs & New Music: 1 – 10 Songs &#124; Billboard Music Charts |publisher=Billboard.com |date= |accessdate=December 6, 2012}}</ref> Also, it has peaked at number 12 on the US [[Adult Pop Songs|Adult Top 40]] chart, number 1 on the US [[Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs)|Pop Songs]] chart and became the longest climb by a female artist to No. 1 in the [[Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs)|Pop Songs]] chart history.<ref name="BillboardChartHistory"/> In April 2014, the song was certified three-times platinum by the [[RIAA]]; as of October 2014, it has sold 2.1 million digital copies.<ref name="sales">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6281548/ask-billboard-baseball-hits-gwen-stefanis-delay-demi-lovatos?page=0%2C4|title=Ask Billboard: Baseball Hits, Gwen Stefani's Delay & & Demi Lovato's Best-Selling Songs|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |date=October 12, 2014 |accessdate=October 12, 2014 }}</ref>

In May, she became a judge for the [[The X Factor (U.S. season 2)|second season]] of the [[The X Factor (U.S. TV series)|American version]] of ''[[The X Factor]]'', with a reported salary of one million dollars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/demi_lovatos_x_factor_salary_cant_compare_to_britney_spears-2012-05|title=Demi Lovato's 'X Factor' salary can't compare to Britney Spears'|publisher=Zap2It|date=May 30, 2012|accessdate=March 7, 2013}}</ref> Joining [[Britney Spears]], [[Simon Cowell]] and [[L.A. Reid]],<ref name="JoinX-Factor">{{cite web|last=Bricker|first=Tierney|title=It's Official! Demi Lovato Joins X Factor as Fourth Judge|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/315906/it-s-official-demi-lovato-joins-x-factor-as-fourth-judge|publisher=E! Online|accessdate=May 13, 2012}}</ref> it was speculated that she was chosen to attract a younger audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1684289/demi-lovato-x-factor-judge-miley-cyrus/|title=Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus Rumored For 'X Factor' Judge Spot|author=Gil Kaufman|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=May 2, 2012|accessdate=May 16, 2012}}</ref> Mentoring the Young Adults category, her final act (CeCe Frey) finished sixth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1698571/x-factor-cece-frey-elimination-reaction/|title=CeCe Frey 'Knew' She Wasn't Going To Win 'X Factor'|author=Chris Kim|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=December 7, 2012|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref> At the Minnesota State Fair in August, Lovato announced that after a pre-show performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kovideo.net/demi-lovato-reveals-she-is-recording-fourth-album-soon-news-demi-lovato-6153.html |title=Demi Lovato Reveals She is Recording Fourth Album Soon |work=Kovideo |publisher=Glam Entertainment |date=September 1, 2012 |accessdate=March 16, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402182638/http://www.kovideo.net/demi-lovato-reveals-she-is-recording-fourth-album-soon-news-demi-lovato-6153.html |archivedate=April 2, 2013 }}</ref> she would release a single by December.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ashley E. |url=http://www.bsckids.com/2012/08/demi-lovato-to-release-new-single-by-december/ |title=Demi Lovato To Release New Single By December |publisher=Bsckids |date=August 31, 2012 |accessdate=March 16, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905131521/http://www.bsckids.com/2012/08/demi-lovato-to-release-new-single-by-december/ |archivedate=September 5, 2012 }}</ref> On December 24, she released a video on her [[YouTube]] account of herself singing "[[Angels Among Us]]" dedicated to the victims of the [[Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8TgMkbMPkc|title=Demi Lovato – Angels Among Us |publisher=YouTube|date=December 24, 2012}}</ref> In March, she was confirmed as returning for ''The X Factor''{{'}}s [[The X Factor (U.S. season 3)|third season]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1554926/demi-lovato-returning-for-third-season-of-x-factor|title=Demi Lovato Returning for Third Season of 'X Factor'|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=March 28, 2013|accessdate=March 29, 2013}}</ref> with her salary reportedly doubling.<ref>{{cite news|title=Demi Lovato Making More Money Than Paulina Rubio, Kelly Rowland In 'The X Factor'|url=http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2013/05/22/demi-lovato-making-more-money-than-paulina-rubio-and-kelly-rowland-for-x-factor/|publisher=Fox News Latino. 21st Century Fox|accessdate=May 26, 2013|date=May 22, 2013}}</ref>

===2013–2014: ''Demi''===
[[File:Demi Lovato 2, 2013.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Lovato at the Redlight Traffic's Inaugural Dignity Gala on October 19, 2013]]
''[[Demi (album)|Demi]]'' was released on May 10, 2013, the album features influences of [[synthpop]] and [[bubblegum pop]] and was met with generally positive reviews from music critics,<ref name="metacritic1">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/demi/demi-lovato |title=''Demi'' Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=May 15, 2013}}</ref> although Jon Carmichael of ''[[The New York Times]]'' found Lovato's transition fun, according to ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' it signified a less-mature image.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/arts/music/demi-lovato-and-talib-kweli-have-new-albums.html |title=New Albums by Demi Lovato and Talib Kweli |author=Jon Carmichael |newspaper=The New York Times |publisher=The New York Times Company |date=May 13, 2013 |accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2013/05/07/demi-lovatos-new-album-demi-now-streaming-online-read-ews-review-here/|title=Demi Lovato's new album 'Demi' now streaming online|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=May 7, 2013|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> The album debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 110,000 copies, the best-selling debut week of Lovato's career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1563130/vampire-weekend-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-chart|title=Vampire Weekend Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart|author=Keith Caulfield|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=May 22, 2013|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> It was also successful internationally, charting in the top ten in New Zealand, Spain and the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/album/34b93/Demi-Lovato-Demi|title=Demi Lovato – Demi|publisher=Ultratop. Hung Medien|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> and has been certified Gold in the US.<ref name=us_sales>{{cite web |url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Demi%22 |title=American album certifications – Demi Lovato – Demi|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]|date=September 16, 2014|accessdate=April 16, 2015}}</ref>

On June 11, Lovato released an [[e-book]], ''Demi'', on [[iBooks]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web|author=Althea Legaspi|title=Buzz Bites (5/23/13): Demi Lovato Is Releasing An E-Book!|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2013/05/23/demi-lovato-ebook/|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|accessdate=May 26, 2013|date=May 23, 2013}}</ref> Her lead single, "[[Heart Attack (Demi Lovato song)|Heart Attack]]," debuted at number 12 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with first-week sales of 215,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1550739/baauers-harlem-shake-still-atop-hot-100-although-lead-shrinks|title=Baauer's 'Harlem Shake' Still Atop Hot 100, Although Lead Shrinks|author=Gary Trust|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=March 6, 2013|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1555888/macklemore-ryan-lewis-top-hot-100-imagine-dragons-ariana-grande-hit-top-10|title=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Top Hot 100; Imagine Dragons, Ariana Grande Hit Top 10|author=Gary Trust|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=April 3, 2013|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> The song peaked at number 10 (Lovato's third showing in the US top ten),<ref name="BillboardChartHistory"/> and was also successful in the UK, Australia and Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/110bf5/Demi-Lovato-Heart-Attack|title=Demi Lovato – Heart Attack|publisher=[[Ultratop]]. Hung Medien|accessdate=June 1, 2013}}</ref> The second single, "[[Made in the USA (song)|Made in the USA]]" peaked at number 80 on ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.<ref name="sales" /> The third single from ''Demi'', "[[Neon Lights (Demi Lovato song)|Neon Lights]]", peaked in the US ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]] at number 36 and in the US [[Hot Dance Club Songs]] at number one. The fourth single; "[[Really Don't Care]]" featuring British singer [[Cher Lloyd]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1823485/its-demi-lovatos-demiversary-new-single-new-lyric-video-and-performances |title=It's Demi Lovato's #Demiversary: New Single, New Lyric Video And Performances |publisher=MTV |date= |accessdate=August 3, 2014}}</ref> became Lovato's third number one hit on the US Dance chart and debuted on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number 98 before rising to peak position number 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2014-09-06/dance-club-play-songs|title=Hot Dance Club Songs |work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc |date= September 6, 2014|accessdate=August 28, 2014}}</ref>

Lovato later released a deluxe version of her fourth studio album, which was to include 7 new tracks, consisting of 4 live performances and 3 studio recordings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/25441065/demi-lovato-announces-demi-deluxe |title=Demi Lovato announces Demi – Deluxe |publisher= }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> One of these songs included a collaboration with [[Olly Murs]] on a song for his fourth studio album, entitled "[[Up (Olly Murs song)|Up]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.directlyrics.com/preview-demi-lovato-olly-murs-up-30-second-snippet-news.html|title=Preview: Demi Lovato & Olly Murs – "Up" [30 Second Snippet]|work=Directlyrics}}</ref> Lovato contributed to the [[The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (soundtrack)|''The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones'' soundtrack album]] with "Heart by Heart".<ref>{{cite web|last=Guidry|first=Ken|title='The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones' Soundtrack Features Jessie J, Demi Lovato, Owl City & More|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/the-mortal-instruments-city-of-bones-soundtrack-features-jessie-j-demi-lovato-owl-city-more-20130702|work=[[IndieWire]]|accessdate=August 11, 2013|date=July 2, 2013}}</ref>

Lovato planned to appear in at least six episodes of the [[Glee (season 5)|fifth season]] of ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', however she only appeared four episodes in the series. She played Dani, a struggling [[New York City|New York]]-based artist who befriends [[Rachel Berry]] ([[Lea Michele]]) and [[Santana Lopez]] ([[Naya Rivera]]) and interacts with fellow newcomer [[Adam Lambert]]'s character. Lovato debuted in the season's second episode, which aired on October 3.<ref name=DemiGlee>{{cite web|last=Strecker|first=Erin|title=Demi Lovato headed to 'Glee'|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/08/22/demi-lovato-glee-phoebe-strole/|publisher=Inside TV|accessdate=August 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name=DemiJoiningGlee>{{cite web|title=Demi join Glee|url=https://www.twitter.com/GLEEonFOX/status/370599307633639424|work=Twitter|publisher=FOX|accessdate=August 22, 2013}}</ref> On November 19, she released a book, ''Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year'', which topped ''The New York Times'' bestseller list.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/bookclub/news/a992770/demi-lovato-becomes-a-new-york-times-bestseller-with-book-staying-strong-365-days-a-year/ |title=Demi Lovato becomes a New York Times bestseller with book 'Staying Strong: 365 Days A Year' |publisher=Sugarscape |date=September 15, 2011 |accessdate=December 24, 2013}}</ref> The entertainer has agreed to write a [[memoir]], which is expected to be published in 2014.<ref name=StayingStrong>{{cite news|last=Deutsch|first=Lindsay|title=Demi Lovato is writing an inspirational book|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2013/09/09/demi-lovato-book-deal/2787867/|newspaper=USA Today|publisher=Gannett Company|accessdate=September 9, 2013|date=September 9, 2013}}</ref>

She announced her upcoming ''[[The Neon Lights Tour|Neon Lights Tour]]'' (including a Canadian leg) on September 29, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|title=Demi Lovato Announces 2014 Tour with Little Mix, Cher Lloyd, Fifth Harmony|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5740663/demi-lovato-announces-2014-tour-with-little-mix-cher-lloyd-fifth|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=October 1, 2013|date=September 30, 2013}}</ref> which began February 9, 2014 and ended May 17.<ref name="NeonLightsTour">{{cite web|last=Lovato|first=Demi|title=Neon Lights Tour|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=550289248377294|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=September 29, 2013}}</ref><ref name="NeonBrazilMexico">{{cite web|last=Lovato|first=Demi|title=The Neon Lights Tour comes to Brazil and Mexico|url=http://www.demilovato.com/the-neon-lights-tour-comes-to-brazil-and-mexico/|publisher=demilovato.com|date=October 14, 2013}}</ref> On October 21, she released "[[Let It Go (Demi Lovato song)|Let It Go]]" for the Disney film ''[[Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen]]'', which was released in theaters on November 27, and the song was promoted as the single for the [[Frozen (soundtrack)|film's soundtrack]].<ref name="DemiFrozen">{{cite web|last=Rubin|first=Julia Lynn|title=Demi Lovato Releases New Song 'Let It Go' From Disney's 'Frozen' Soundtrack|url=http://www.hngn.com/articles/15461/20131021/demi-lovato-releases-new-song-let-it-go-from-disneys-frozen-soundtrack-listen.htm|publisher=HNGN|date=October 21, 2013}}</ref> The song peaked in the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart at number 38, spending twenty weeks on the chart. On December 18, 2013, Lovato confirmed that she would not return to ''The X Factor'' for a fourth season.<ref name="Lovato Exit"/> On May 18, 2014, "[[Somebody to You]]" featuring Lovato was released as the fourth single from [[The Vamps (British band)|The Vamps]]' debut album, ''[[Meet the Vamps]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/somebody-to-you-feat.-demi/id880517513|title=iTunes – Music – Somebody to You (feat. Demi Lovato) by The Vamps|publisher=itunes.apple.com}}</ref> On May 29, she announced her fourth concert tour (and first world tour, covering 25 cities), the [[Demi World Tour]], and its first North American dates.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/546419/demi-lovato-announces-first-world-tour-dates|publisher=[[E!]]. [[NBCUniversal]]|date=May 29, 2014|accessdate=May 29, 2014|first=Zach|last=Johnson|title=Demi Lovato Announces First World Tour Dates!}}</ref> In November 2014, Lovato opened the UK shows on [[Enrique Iglesias]]'s [[Sex and Love|Sex and Love Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a575916/enrique-iglesias-announces-uk-tour-with-demi-lovato.html#~oGNFGgSdnIGHPB |title=Enrique Iglesias announces UK tour with Demi Lovato – Music News |publisher=Digital Spy |date=June 6, 2014 |accessdate=August 3, 2014}}</ref> She also worked with her longtime friend [[Nick Jonas]] on a song for [[Nick Jonas (album)|his self-titled album]] called "Avalanche," released November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7569396/nick-jonas-demi-lovato-avalanche-listen-duet|title=Nick Jonas And Demi Lovato's "Avalanche": Listen To Their Gorgeous Duet - Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com|work=Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com}}</ref> Lovato was featured on "[[Up (Olly Murs song)|Up]]", the second single from [[Olly Murs]]' fourth studio album, ''[[Never Been Better]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a612094/listen-to-olly-murs-and-demi-lovatos-new-single-up.html|title=Listen to Olly Murs and Demi Lovato's new single 'Up'|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=November 24, 2014|date=November 24, 2014|first=Finbow|last=Katy}}</ref>

Lovato announced her skincare line called ''Devonne by Demi'' to be available in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/09/03/demi-lovato-devonne-skincare-line/|title=Demi Lovato on Her New Skincare Line: 'If You Use Products That Work, You'll Find Inner Confidence'|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|accessdate=September 3, 2014|first=Ana|last=Calderone}}</ref> She released a music video for her song "[[Nightingale (Demi Lovato song)|Nightingale]]" on December 24, 2014 as an early Christmas present for her fans.<ref>{{cite web|last1=De Wilde|first1=Karen|title=Demi Lovato releases 'Nightingale' video showing Wilmer Valderrama|url=http://www.axs.com/news/demi-lovato-releases-nightingale-video-showing-wilmer-valderrama-34574|website=[[AXS (ticket merchant)|AXS]]|accessdate=April 5, 2015|date=December 25, 2014}}</ref>

===2015–present: ''Confident''===
[[File:Demi Lovato at the Democratic National Convention, July 2016 (cropped C).jpg|thumb|upright|right|Lovato speaking at the [[2016 Democratic National Convention]] in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016]]
Lovato's fifth album, ''[[Confident (album)|Confident]]'', was released on October 16, 2015,<ref>{{cite news|title=Demi Lovato's fifth studio album 'Confident' due out Oct. 16|url=http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2015/08/27/Demi-Lovatos-fifth-studio-album-Confident-due-out-Oct-16/6001440705839/|publisher=United Press International|accessdate=August 27, 2015|last1=Butler |first1=Karen |date=August 26, 2015}}</ref> and received generally positive reviews from music critics.<ref name="metacritic.com">{{cite web|title=Reviews for Confident by Demi Lovato|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/confident/demi-lovato|website=Metacritic|accessdate=October 16, 2015}}</ref> The album debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 98,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6738540/pentatonix-first-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart|title=Pentatonix Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart|work=Billboard|date=October 26, 2015|accessdate=October 26, 2015|last1=Caulfield |first1= Keith}}</ref> During the album's production, Lovato commented: "I've already started recording for my new album, and I have plans to record during the tour. The sound just evolves into everything that I've been and everything that I want to become."<ref name="Lovato Exit">{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato Leaving 'X Factor'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5840366/demi-lovato-leaving-x-factor|work=Billboard|accessdate=December 19, 2013|last1=Lewis |first1=Hillary |last2=Willis |first2=Cortney |date=December 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|title=Buzz Bites: Demi Lovato Has Begun Recording Her Fifth Studio Album|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2014/02/10/demi-lovato-fifth-album-details/|accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref> She further stated, "I've never been so sure of myself as an artist when it comes down to confidence, but not only personal things, but exactly what I want my sound to be and what I know I'm capable of and this album will give me the opportunity to show people what I can really do."<ref>{{cite web|last=Williott|first=Carl|title=Demi Lovato Is Already Working On Album #5|url=http://www.idolator.com/7505121/demi-lovato-tour-fifth-album|work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|publisher=[[Spin Media]]|accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref> In July 2016, the album was certified gold by the RIAA, and has sold 211,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="ussales">{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/7423955/hozier-ask-pop-shop-podcas|title=Pop Shop Podcast: Hozier Talks 'Better Love' & What's Next, Plus Burning Questions About Britney, Demi & More|work=Billboard}}</ref> In May 2015, ''Billboard'' revealed Lovato was in the process of starting an "artist-centric" new record label, [[Safehouse Records]], of which she will be co-owner. The label will be a partnership between her, Nick Jonas, and Lovato's manager Phil McIntyre, and will form part of a new collaborative arrangement with record label [[Island Records|Island]].<ref name=island2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.islandrecords.com/artists/demi-lovato/ |title=Demi Lovato on Island Records Website |publisher=Island |accessdate=December 5, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929182014/http://www.islandrecords.com/artists/demi-lovato/ |archivedate=September 29, 2016 |df=mdy }}</ref> ''Confident'' was released through the new venture deal. This will be Lovato's second multi-label venture of her career; she was formerly part of Jonas Records, a UMG/Hollywood/Jonas Brothers partnership, which is now defunct.<ref name="Safehouse Records (Billboard)">{{cite news|last1=Halperin |first1=Shirley |title=Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Manager Phil McIntyre Launch Joint Venture with Island Records (Exclusive) |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6576003/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-manager-phil-mcintyre-launch-joint-venture-with |accessdate=May 26, 2015 |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |agency=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |date=May 26, 2015 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Yq37MtGi?url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6576003/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-manager-phil-mcintyre-launch-joint-venture-with |archivedate=May 27, 2015 |location=United States |deadurl=yes |df=mdy }}</ref>

Lovato released the lead single from ''Confident'' titled "[[Cool for the Summer]]" on July 1, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Garibaldi|first1=Christina|title=YES! Demi Lovato Just Announced Her New Single 'Cool For The Summer'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2196416/demi-lovato-cool-for-the-summer-single/|accessdate=June 25, 2015|publisher=MTV News|date=June 25, 2015}}</ref> On September 18, 2015, the title track "[[Confident (Demi Lovato song)|Confident]]" was released as the album's second single.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Maslow|first1=Nick|title=Demi Lovato Takes Control in Her New Song 'Confident': 'You Can't Make Me Behave'|url=http://www.people.com/article/demi-lovato-releases-confident-single|accessdate=September 20, 2015|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=September 18, 2015|location=United States}}</ref> On October 17, 2015, she performed a "Cool for the Summer" and "Confident" medley, as well as "[[Stone Cold (Demi Lovato song)|Stone Cold]]" on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' during the series' [[Saturday Night Live (season 41)|forty-first season]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Lewittes|first=Michael|title=Demi Lovato Performs "Cool For The Summer" And "Confident" Medley On ‘SNL’ – WATCH VIDEO|url=http://www.gossipcop.com/demi-lovato-snl-cool-for-the-summer-confident-video-saturday-night-live-watch-performance/|accessdate=October 18, 2015|work=[[Gossip Cop]]|date=October 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kreps|first1=Daniel|title=See Demi Lovato's Confident 'SNL' Performances|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/see-demi-lovatos-confident-snl-performances-20151018|accessdate=October 19, 2015|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]]|date=October 18, 2015}}</ref> Lovato was also featured on the re-release of "[[Irresistible (Fall Out Boy song)|Irresistible]]", the fourth single from [[Fall Out Boy]]'s sixth studio album ''[[American Beauty/American Psycho]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/@falloutboy/fall-out-boy-are-smack-in-the-middle-of-leaving-the-hoth-system-in-empire-strikes-back-a6ebbdb49021|title=Fall Out Boy are smack in the middle of leaving the hoth system in empire strikes back…|author=Fall Out Boy|work=Medium|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref> The same month, she signed with the major modeling agency, [[Wilhelmina Models]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Demi Lovato Just Signed With a Major Modeling Agency|url= http://www.teenvogue.com/story/demi-lovato-signed-wilhelmina-major-modeling-agency|publisher=Teen Vogue|accessdate=October 16, 2015|last1=Lewis |first1=Casey|date=October 16, 2015}}</ref> Lovato released the music video for her R&B-infused song "[[Waitin for You]]" featuring American rapper [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]] on October 22, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6738435/demi-lovato-tough-waitin-for-you-confident-video|title=Demi Lovato Gets Tough in 'Waitin for You' Video: Watch|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=October 23, 2015|accessdate=December 24, 2015|last=Stutz|first=Colin}}</ref> On October 26, 2015, Lovato and [[Nick Jonas]] announced that they would tour together on the [[Future Now Tour]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Strecker|first=Eric|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6738561/nick-jonas-demi-lovato-joint-tour|title=Nick Jonas & Demi Lovato Announce Joint Future Now Tour|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|agency=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=November 4, 2015|date=October 26, 2015}}</ref> She was honored with the first-ever Rulebreaker Award on December 11, 2015 at the 2015 [[Billboard Women in Music|''Billboard'' Women in Music]] event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/women-in-music/6746374/demi-lovato-billboards-rulebreaker-women-in-music|title=Demi Lovato to Receive Billboard's Inaugural 'Rulebreaker' Award; Will Perform at Women in Music|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=December 23, 2015|date=November 2, 2015}}</ref> On March 21, 2016, "Stone Cold" was serviced as the third and final single from ''Confident''.<ref name="stonecold">Sources regarding the contemporary hit radio release of "Stone Cold":
* {{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406152143/https://twitter.com/gthot20/status/710156449930993664|archive-date=April 6, 2016|url=https://twitter.com/gthot20/status/710156449930993664|title=.@ddlovato's "Stone Cold" goes to mainstream & adult top 40 radio Monday (March 21) ...|last=Trust|first=Gary|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=March 16, 2016|accessdate=April 6, 2016}}<!--Please do not remove, because Gary Trust is Billboard's associate director of charts/radio and editor of Billboard's Chart Beat column.-->
* {{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406152143/https://twitter.com/gthot20/status/710156449930993664|archive-date=April 6, 2016|url=https://twitter.com/gthot20/status/710156449930993664|title=.@ddlovato's "Stone Cold" goes to mainstream & adult top 40 radio Monday (March 21) ...|last=Trust|first=Gary|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=March 16, 2016|accessdate=April 6, 2016}}<!--Please do not remove, because Gary Trust is Billboard's associate director of charts/radio and editor of Billboard's Chart Beat column.-->
* {{cite web|url=http://www.republicplaybook.com/track/demi-lovato-stone-cold/|title=Demi Lovato "Stone Cold"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322112204/http://www.republicplaybook.com/track/demi-lovato-stone-cold/|archive-date=March 22, 2016|accessdate=March 22, 2016|work=[[Republic Records|Republic Playbook]]|publisher=[[Republic Records]]}}</ref> On July 1, 2016, Lovato released a new single titled "[[Body Say]]" to promote her tour.<ref name="bodysay">{{cite news|last1=Iasimone|first1=Ashley|title=Demi Lovato Releases Steamy New Song 'Body Say'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7424023/demi-lovato-body-say-released-listen|accessdate=July 12, 2016|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
* {{cite web|url=http://www.republicplaybook.com/track/demi-lovato-stone-cold/|title=Demi Lovato "Stone Cold"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322112204/http://www.republicplaybook.com/track/demi-lovato-stone-cold/|archive-date=March 22, 2016|accessdate=March 22, 2016|work=[[Republic Records|Republic Playbook]]|publisher=[[Republic Records]]}}</ref>


Lovato was featured on the re-release of "[[Irresistible (Fall Out Boy song)|Irresistible]]" (2015), released as the fourth single from their [[American Beauty/American Psycho|sixth studio album]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/@falloutboy/fall-out-boy-are-smack-in-the-middle-of-leaving-the-hoth-system-in-empire-strikes-back-a6ebbdb49021|title=Fall Out Boy are smack in the middle of leaving the hoth system in empire strikes back…|author=Fall Out Boy|work=Medium|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref> The single went on to earn a platinum certification from the RIAA.<ref name=riaa /> She was featured as the musical guest on the October 17 episode of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', performing the three singles from ''Confident'' on the show.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lewittes|first=Michael|title=Demi Lovato Performs "Cool For The Summer" And "Confident" Medley On ‘SNL’ – WATCH VIDEO|url=http://www.gossipcop.com/demi-lovato-snl-cool-for-the-summer-confident-video-saturday-night-live-watch-performance/|accessdate=October 18, 2015|work=[[Gossip Cop]]|date=October 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kreps|first1=Daniel|title=See Demi Lovato's Confident 'SNL' Performances|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/see-demi-lovatos-confident-snl-performances-20151018|accessdate=October 19, 2015|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]]|date=October 18, 2015}}</ref> The same month, she signed with the major modeling agency, [[Wilhelmina Models]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Demi Lovato Just Signed With a Major Modeling Agency|url= http://www.teenvogue.com/story/demi-lovato-signed-wilhelmina-major-modeling-agency|publisher=Teen Vogue|accessdate=October 16, 2015|last1=Lewis |first1=Casey|date=October 16, 2015}}</ref> Lovato was given the Rulebreaker Award at the [[Billboard Women in Music|''Billboard'' Women in Music]] even in December of 2015; the award recognized her musical achievements throughout her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/women-in-music/6746374/demi-lovato-billboards-rulebreaker-women-in-music|title=Demi Lovato to Receive Billboard's Inaugural 'Rulebreaker' Award; Will Perform at Women in Music|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=December 23, 2015|date=November 2, 2015}}</ref> She launched her Lovatics by Demi cosmetic line in January of 2016, distributed through New York Color.<ref>http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/demi-lovato-launches-first-ever-makeup-line-with-nyc-new-york-color-w161490</ref> Lovato embarked on the [[Future Now Tour]] (2016), a co-headlining tour with Nick Jonas, in June.<ref>{{cite news|last=Strecker|first=Eric|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6738561/nick-jonas-demi-lovato-joint-tour|title=Nick Jonas & Demi Lovato Announce Joint Future Now Tour|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|agency=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=November 4, 2015|date=October 26, 2015}}</ref> The tour spanned forty-six dates in North America, and one date in Asia; the Future Now Tour concluded on October 19.<ref name="Demi">{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/article/demi-lovato-headlines-global-citizen-tour-selena-gomez-break |title=Demi Lovato Joins 2016 Global Citizen Festival Lineup as Headliner|last=Nelson|first=Jeff|date=September 7, 2016|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|accessdate=September 7, 2016}}</ref> During the first show of the tour, Lovato premiered a new song titled "[[Body Say]]" (2016); it was later released as a single to promote the tour.<ref name="bodysay">{{cite news|last1=Iasimone|first1=Ashley|title=Demi Lovato Releases Steamy New Song 'Body Say'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7424023/demi-lovato-body-say-released-listen|accessdate=July 12, 2016|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=July 2, 2016}}</ref> The song had minor success, peaking inside the lower half of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. During this time, it was confirmed that Lovato and longtime boyfriend Wilmer Valderama had broken up; the pair confirmed the split through their social media accounts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/770197/demi-lovato-and-wilmer-valderrama-break-up-after-almost-6-years-of-dating|title=Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama Break Up After Nearly 6 Years of Dating|publisher=[[E! Online]]|date=June 3, 2016|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
==Philanthropy==
[[File:Demi Lovato May 2013.jpg|thumb|upright|right|Lovato at the [[Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration|SAMHSA]]'s [[National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week|National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day]] on May 7, 2013]]
In May 2009, Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For [[Eosinophilia|Eosinophilic]] Disorders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crushable.com/entertainment/demi-lovato-accepts-eosinophilic-honorary-ambassador-award/|title=Demi Lovato Accepts Eosinophilic Honorary Ambassador Award|publisher=Crushable|date=May 12, 2009|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> As part of her involvement with Disney's Friends for Change, Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez recorded the initiative's theme song ("Send It On") in 2009. The song debuted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 20,<ref name="iTunes"/><ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite press release|url=http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/Send_It_On_Disneys_Friends_for_Change%20_081909.doc |title="Send It On," an anthem by the world's biggest teen stars, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, for Disney's "Friends for Change: Project Green," will debut on Radio Disney, Disney Channel, Disney.com and iTunes |date=August 6, 2009 |publisher=Disney Channel Media Net. The Walt Disney Company |accessdate=August 20, 2009 |format=DOC |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511155245/http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/Send_It_On_Disneys_Friends_for_Change%20_081909.doc |archivedate=May 11, 2011 }}</ref> and its proceeds were directed to environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.<ref name="pressrelease" /> Lovato and Joe Jonas recorded another song, "[[Make a Wave]]", for the charity in March 2010.<ref name="iTunesMakeAWave"/> She is also spokesperson for the Join the Surge Campaign!, DoSomething.Org and Joining the Surge by [[Clean & Clear]]; the latter is a national campaign encouraging teenagers to take action in their communities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clean--clear-skincare-demi-lovato-and-dosomethingorg-join-forces-to-start-a-massive-movement-encouraging-teens-to-give-back-96372024.html|title=CLEAN & CLEAR® Skincare, Demi Lovato and DoSomething.org Join Forces to Start a Massive Movement Encouraging Teens to Give Back |publisher=[[PR Newswire]]|accessdate=December 27, 2015|date=June 15, 2010}}</ref>


Lovato earned a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album at the [[59th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/7648001/demi-lovato-grammy-nomination-reaction-video</ref> Lovato lost the award to [[Adele]], who won with her album ''[[25 (Adele album)|25]]'' (2015).<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/7686168/grammy-awards-2017-winners-list</ref> She began dating [[Mixed martial arts|MMA fighter]] Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos in 2017; the pair had previously dated the prior summer following her break-up.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4250344/Demi-Lovato-shares-details-cage-fighting-boyfriend.html</ref><ref>http://people.com/music/everything-we-know-about-demi-lovato-and-boyfriend-guilherme-vasconcelos/</ref><ref>http://www.wonderwall.com/news/demi-lovato-supports-new-boyfriend-guilherme-bomba-vasconcelos-mma-fight-1955036.article</ref> Lovato served as executive producer on a documentary entitled ''Beyond Silence'' (2017), dealing with the topic of mental disorders.<ref>https://tribune.com.pk/story/1336739/demi-lovato-releases-powerful-documentary/</ref> She is set to voice [[Smurfette]] in the animated comedy film ''[[Smurfs: The Lost Village]]'' (2017), slated for release in April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3123966/Demi-Lovato-play-Smurfette-alongside-Rainn-Wilson-Mandy-Patinkin-animated-sequel-Smurfy.html|title=Feeling blue! Demi Lovato to play Smurfette alongside Rainn Wilson and Mandy Patinkin in animated sequel Get Smurfy|work=[[Daily Mail]]|first=Justin|last=Enriquez|date=June 14, 2015|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> The project is her first feature film as an actress to be released theatrically, and is distributed through [[Sony Pictures]]. She is also set to voice the lead role in the animated film ''[[Charming (film)|Charming]]'' (2017).<ref name=charming>{{cite journal|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/demi-lovato-voice-female-lead-775776|title=Demi Lovato to Voice Female Lead and Exec Produce Music Score in Animated Film 'Charming'|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=February 17, 2015|accessdate=February 20, 2015|last=Mormann|first=Nicole}}</ref> In addition, she will executive produce the film's score, with producer [[John H. Williams]] claiming that "3QU Media's goal is to produce mainstream animated family films with elements of comedy, adventure, romance and personal inspiration. Demi's contributions will help make ''Charming'' a cross-platform hit film."<ref name=charming /> Lovato began working on her sixth studio album in 2015, and in 2016 claimed that the project would focus on more "soulful" music and less on achieving radio hits.<ref>http://popcrush.com/demi-lovato-sixth-album-soulful-radio-hits/</ref> She has since claimed that the project will not be released until 2018, if at all, as she hopes to focus on charity work.<ref>http://www.at40.com/news-article/demi-lovato-won-t-release-a-new-album-until-2018-if-she-even-records-one/43382</ref>
Lovato was featured in a January 2010 public-service announcement for Voto Latino to promote the organization's "Be Counted" campaign preparing for the [[2010 United States Census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://demilovatodaily.com/news.php?start_from=232&ucat=&archive=&subaction=&id=&|title=Voto Latino campaign, January 10, 2010|publisher=Demi Lovato Daily|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> In October 2010 she was the spokeswoman for the anti-bullying organization, PACER.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pacer.org/bullying/about/pressrelease.asp?file=2010/nr20101001-1.asp|title=Demi Lovato, PACER and Facebook® Team Up to Stop Cyberbullying During National Bullying Prevention Month|publisher=National Bullying Prevention Center|date=October 1, 2010|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> Lovato participated in the "A Day Made Better" school advocacy campaign<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bsckids.com/2010/10/demi-lovato-does-a-day-made-better-school-advocacy-campaign/ |title=Demi Lovato Does 'A Day Made Better' School Advocacy Campaign |author=Sarah Peel |publisher=BSCKids |date=October 7, 2010 |accessdate=March 16, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114143446/http://www.bsckids.com/2010/10/demi-lovato-does-a-day-made-better-school-advocacy-campaign/ |archivedate=November 14, 2012 }}</ref> and has supported DonateMyDress.org, Kids Wish Network, Love Our Children USA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and City of Hope.<ref name="Philanthropy">{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/demi-lovato|title=Demi Lovato's Charity Work, Events and Causes|publisher=Look to the Stars: The World of Celebrity Giving|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> In April 2012 she became a contributing editor of ''[[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]]'' magazine, describing her personal struggles to its female teenage audience.<ref name="Seventeen2011"/> In October Lovato was named the ambassador of ''Mean Stinks'', a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1694351/demi-lovato-mean-stinks-bullying/|title=Demi Lovato Tackling Girl-To-Girl Bullying, One 'Mean' Girl At A Time|author=Cory Midgarden|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> In May 2013 she was cited for her dedication as a mentor to teens and young adults with mental-health problems at a National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day hosted by the [[Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]] in Washington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medicaldaily.com/demi-lovato-honored-national-childrens-mental-health-awareness-day-event-245654|title=Demi Lovato Honored At National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Event |publisher=Medicaldaily.com |date=May 8, 2013 |accessdate=August 22, 2013|first=Nadia-Elysse|last=Harris}}</ref> In late June 2013 Lovato announced the creation of the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program, named for her late father, to pay treatment costs for mentally-ill patients.<ref name="Lovece">{{cite news|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/demi-lovato-discusses-father-s-death-on-good-morning-america-1.5583327|title=Demi Lovato discusses father's death on 'Good Morning America'|last=Lovece|first=Frank|date=June 27, 2013|work=Newsday|accessdate=June 28, 2013}}</ref> In August 2013, she traveled to [[Kenya]] for her 21st birthday to participate in a program of the international charity organization [[Free the Children]].<ref name=Kenya2013>{{cite web|last=Lovato|first=Demi|title=Me, my momma, David Johnson|url=https://twitter.com/ddlovato/status/371406864484798464|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=August 24, 2013}}</ref>

In May 2014, Lovato was named the LA Pride Parade Grand Marshal and the lead performer for NYC Pride Week for her contribution to the LGBT community. NYC Pride spokesperson Patti Diluigi said, "Demi Lovato is an amazing role model for today's youth, both LGBT and non-LGBT, for her activism in the area of equality, positive messaging on body image, and level of openness with her struggles. As a community, we're fortunate to have an ally like Demi."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nycpride.org/uploads/press_releases/2014%20Pier%20Dance%20-%20Demi%20Release.pdf|work=NYC Pride|accessdate=May 6, 2014|date=May 5, 2014|title=MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING RECORDING ARTIST, DEMI LOVATO GOES BICOASTAL FOR PRIDE}}</ref> Lovato has also become the face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality. For the announcement of the campaign, Lovato stated "Whether you're LGBT or [[heterosexuality|straight]], your love is valid, beautiful and an incredible love. So let's protect love and strengthen the institution of marriage by allowing loving, caring and committed same-sex couples to legally marry. Please join me and the majority of American citizens who support marriage equality."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2014/07/demi-lovato-human-rights-campaign-marriage-equality|title=Demi Lovato Face of Human Rights Campaign's Americans for Marriage Equality – Fuse|work=Fuse|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> On April 2, 2016, Lovato received the [[GLAAD Vanguard Award]] for making a significant difference in promoting equal rights for the LGBT community at the [[27th GLAAD Media Awards]] ceremony.<ref name="GLAAD">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/7318828/demi-lovato-caitlyn-jenner-2016-glaad-media-awards-winners|title=Demi Lovato, Caitlyn Jenner Receive 2016 GLAAD Media Awards|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=April 4, 2016|accessdate=May 11, 2016|author=The Hollywood Reporter|author-link=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>

In June 2016, Lovato was among the artists that signed an open letter to stop gun violence, created by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/open-letter/|title=An Open Letter to Congress from the Music Industry|accessdate=June 26, 2016|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> That month, the [[Human Rights Campaign]] also released a video in tribute to the victims of the [[2016 Orlando nightclub shooting|2016 Orlando gay nightclub shooting]]; in the video, Lovato and others told the stories of the people killed there.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hrc.org/blog/watch-49-celebrities-honor-49-victims-of-orlando-tragedy-in-new-ryan-murphy |title=49 Celebrities Honor 49 Victims of Orlando Tragedy &#124; Human Rights Campaign |publisher=Hrc.org |date= |accessdate=June 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Rothaus |first=Steve |date=June 12, 2016 |title=Pulse Orlando shooting scene a popular LGBT club where employees, patrons 'like family' |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/gay-south-florida/article83301677.html |work=The Miami Herald |access-date=June 15, 2016}}</ref>

In January 2017, Lovato traveled to Kenya to participate in working with [[We Day|We Movement]] to do work with women and children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2017/01/136014/demi-lovato-africa-trip-charity|title=Demi Lovato Kenya Travel Pics We Movement Charity|date=January 13, 2017|accessdate=January 20, 2017|first=Morgan|last=Baila|work=Refinery29}}</ref>


==Artistry==
==Artistry==
===Musical style===
Lovato has listed [[Christina Aguilera]] and [[Kelly Clarkson]] as her biggest influences.<ref name="influences">{{cite web|title=Demi Talks About Her Influences|url=http://www.bopandtigerbeat.com/2011/09/demi-talks-about-her-influences/|work=[[Tiger Beat]]|publisher=[[Laufer Media]]|accessdate=March 16, 2013|date=September 8, 2011}}</ref> Her other influences include [[Britney Spears]],<ref name=younginf>{{cite web|url=http://www.younghollywood.com/scene/she-did-it-again-britney-spears-lands-back-on-top.html |title=SHE DID IT AGAIN: BRITNEY SPEARS LANDS BACK ON TOP |last=Boyce |first=Shannon |date=September 1, 2011 |accessdate=January 7, 2012 |publisher=[[Young Hollywood]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020044704/https://www.younghollywood.com/scene/she-did-it-again-britney-spears-lands-back-on-top.html |archivedate=October 20, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref> [[Rihanna]], [[Keri Hilson]],<ref name="Demi Lovato influence">{{cite web|title=Lovato 'inspired by Rihanna R&B sound'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a257783/lovato-inspired-by-rihanna-rb-sound.html|publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> [[Jennifer Lopez]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Demi Lovato inspired by Jennifer Lopez|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/demi-lovato-inspired-by-jennifer-lopez/|website=[[The Indian Express]] |accessdate=September 21, 2015|date=January 29, 2017}}</ref> [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Gladys Knight]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Whitney Houston]], [[Alexz Johnson]],<ref name="Demi Lovato youth influences">{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cTW9Z7VKtQU|title=Demi Lovato talks about Alexz Johnson|date=16 October 2012|website=YouTube|access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref> [[Billie Holiday]], and [[Billy Gilman]].<ref name="influences"/> About Gilman she said, "We had the same voice range when I was young. I would practice to his songs all the time."<ref name="houstonchronicle">{{cite web|author=Joey Guerra|title=Demi Lovato: Texas' own 'tween star|url=http://www.chron.com/life/article/Demi-Lovato-Texas-own-tween-star-1792031.php|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|publisher=Hearst Corporation|accessdate=March 31, 2013|date=June 19, 2008}}</ref> Lovato has said that [[John Mayer]]'s songwriting has been a "huge influence" on her and that after the release of ''Unbroken,'' her musical style shifted towards [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name="influences" /> Lovato says, "I had a lot of respect for [[Whitney Houston]], and Christina Aguilera, on some songs where she was really amazing and wasn't trying to be sexy or anything like that."<ref>{{cite web|title = Demi Lovato Q&A: On 'Demi,' Her 'X Factor' Return and Being Sick of Party Songs|url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1561404/demi-lovato-qa-on-demi-her-x-factor-return-and-being-sick-of-party|accessdate = September 21, 2015}}</ref> About her admiration for Clarkson, Lovato says, "I just thought she was a great role model. She was never publicly seen drinking and driving or wearing really scandalous clothes or anything like that. I feel like she set a really great example and she was extremely talented."<ref>{{cite journal | last = Nguyen | first = Vi-An | url = http://parade.com/40734/viannguyen/25-demi-lovato-i-want-to-settle-down-in-the-next-few-years/ | title = Demi Lovato: I Want to 'Settle Down' in the Next Few Years | journal = Parade | date = March 25, 2013 | accessdate = April 17, 2014 }}</ref> Lovato's [[Neon Lights Tour]] (2014) was "inspired by [[Beyoncé]]."<ref>{{cite web|last=Garibaldi|first=Christina|title=Demi Lovato Will Make Like Queen Bey On Neon Lights Tour|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1721955/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-neon-lights-tour/|publisher=MTV|accessdate=February 7, 2014}}</ref>


Since the start of her music career, Lovato has most often recorded songs with elements of [[Pop music|pop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/Demi-Lovato/12763/|title=Demi Lovato reviews, music, news – sputnikmusic|publisher=Sputnikmusic.com|accessdate=December 5, 2014}}</ref> [[pop rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.excite.com/events/concert-tickets/Demi-Lovato/Demi-Lovato-Anaheim-CA/index.php|title=Demi Lovato Anaheim Tickets|work=Sports, Concerts and Theater Events Blog|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://healthyceleb.com/demi-lovato-workout-routine-diet-plan/2880|title=Demi Lovato Workout Routine Diet Plan|work=healthyceleb.com|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> and [[contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name="Vena">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1644100/demi-lovato-wants-to-embrace-her-inner-soul-diva-on-next-album/|title=Demi Lovato Wants To Embrace Her 'Inner Soul' Diva On Next Album|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=July 21, 2010|accessdate=March 15, 2013|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reverbnation.com/demilovato|title=Demi Lovato|work=[[ReverbNation]]|accessdate=December 15, 2015}}</ref> The songs found on ''Don't Forget'' (2008) are primarily pop rock songs, with Lovato having worked with the [[Jonas Brothers]] on the majority of the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1279002|title=Demi Lovato - Don't Forget|work=AbsolutePunk.net}}</ref> While ''Here We Go Again'' (2009) carries on that sound, Lovato also experimented with acoustics and at times a "harder" rock on the album.<ref name="EW">{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20291416,00.html|title=Here We Go Again Review|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Vozick-Levinson|first=Simon|publisher=[[Time Warner]]|date=July 15, 2009|accessdate=October 9, 2011}}</ref> The album drew comparisons to releases by [[Kelly Clarkson]], for both the sound of the record and Lovato's vocal abilities.<ref name="rollingstone1">{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/28672767/review/29237250/here_we_go_again |title=Rolling Stone Music &#124; Album Reviews |publisher=Rollingstone.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref> While recording her third studio album, Lovato hoped to shift away from the sound of her prior two albums in hopes of making an R&B record. The final outcome, ''Unbroken'' (2011), features elements of R&B and [[hip hop]].<ref name="nytimes">{{cite news|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|title=After Disney, After Rehab, a Singer Tries Growing Up|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/19/arts/music/demi-lovatos-unbroken-review.html?_r=1|accessdate=30 September 2011|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|date=18 September 2011}}</ref> ''Demi'' (2013) saw a return to pop rock music, while also incorporating [[synthpop]] and [[bubblegum pop]] into the album's sound.<ref name="BBhab">{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato Explains How 'Give Your Heart a Break' Influenced 'Demi': Video|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1565052/demi-lovato-explains-how-give-your-heart-a-break-influenced-demi|work=Billboard|accessdate=July 21, 2013|date=May 29, 2013}}</ref> The shift followed Lovato's claims that ''Unbroken'' was "generic", and didn't truly represent her as an artist.<ref name="Q&ABB">{{cite web|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|title=Demi Lovato Q&A: On 'Demi,' Her 'X Factor' Return and Being Sick of Party Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1561404/demi-lovato-qa-on-demi-her-x-factor-return-and-being-sick-of-party|work=Billboard|accessdate=July 21, 2013|date=May 13, 2013}}</ref> While recording ''Confident'' (2015), she shifted towards a more [[rock music|rock]] based sound, combining it with genres such as [[urban music]], [[soul music]], and [[gospel]] among others.<ref name="RollingStone">{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/demi-lovato-confident-20151113|title= Demi Lovato: Confident|publisher= ''Rolling Stone''|date= October 16, 2015|access-date= February 19, 2017}}</ref> Lyrically, Lovato's songs often deal with topics such as love and heartbreak.<ref name="RollingStone" /> She has recorded numerous songs detailing her struggles with addiction and self harm, namely "Skyscraper" (2011) and "Warrior" (2013).<ref name="nytimes" /> Lovato has also spoken of her strained relationship with her father through her music, in songs such as "For the Love of a Daughter" (2011) and "Father" (2015).<ref name="RollingStone"/>
===Influences===
{{Double image|right|Christina Aguilera Sanremo.jpg|144|Clarkson Live 2012.jpg|149|[[Christina Aguilera]] (''left'') and [[Kelly Clarkson]] (''right'') both significantly influenced Lovato and her music}}Lovato has listed [[Christina Aguilera]] and [[Kelly Clarkson]] as her biggest influences.<ref name="influences">{{cite web|title=Demi Talks About Her Influences|url=http://www.bopandtigerbeat.com/2011/09/demi-talks-about-her-influences/|work=[[Tiger Beat]]|publisher=[[Laufer Media]]|accessdate=March 16, 2013|date=September 8, 2011}}</ref> Her other influences include [[Britney Spears]],<ref name=younginf>{{cite web|url=http://www.younghollywood.com/scene/she-did-it-again-britney-spears-lands-back-on-top.html |title=SHE DID IT AGAIN: BRITNEY SPEARS LANDS BACK ON TOP |last=Boyce |first=Shannon |date=September 1, 2011 |accessdate=January 7, 2012 |publisher=[[Young Hollywood]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020044704/https://www.younghollywood.com/scene/she-did-it-again-britney-spears-lands-back-on-top.html |archivedate=October 20, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref> [[Rihanna]], [[Keri Hilson]],<ref name="Demi Lovato influence">{{cite web|title=Lovato 'inspired by Rihanna R&B sound'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a257783/lovato-inspired-by-rihanna-rb-sound.html|publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> [[Jennifer Lopez]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Demi Lovato inspired by Jennifer Lopez|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/demi-lovato-inspired-by-jennifer-lopez/|website=[[The Indian Express]] |accessdate=September 21, 2015|date=January 29, 2017}}</ref> [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Gladys Knight]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Whitney Houston]], [[Alexz Johnson]],<ref name="Demi Lovato youth influences">{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cTW9Z7VKtQU|title=Demi Lovato talks about Alexz Johnson|date=16 October 2012|website=YouTube|access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref> [[Billie Holiday]], and [[Billy Gilman]].<ref name="influences"/> About Gilman she said, "We had the same voice range when I was young. I would practice to his songs all the time."<ref name="houstonchronicle">{{cite web|author=Joey Guerra|title=Demi Lovato: Texas' own 'tween star|url=http://www.chron.com/life/article/Demi-Lovato-Texas-own-tween-star-1792031.php|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|publisher=Hearst Corporation|accessdate=March 31, 2013|date=June 19, 2008}}</ref> Lovato has said that [[John Mayer]]'s songwriting has been a "huge influence" on her and that after the release of ''Unbroken,'' her musical style shifted towards [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name="influences" /> Lovato says, "I had a lot of respect for [[Whitney Houston]], and Christina Aguilera, on some songs where she was really amazing and wasn't trying to be sexy or anything like that."<ref>{{cite web|title = Demi Lovato Q&A: On 'Demi,' Her 'X Factor' Return and Being Sick of Party Songs|url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1561404/demi-lovato-qa-on-demi-her-x-factor-return-and-being-sick-of-party|accessdate = September 21, 2015}}</ref> About her admiration for Clarkson, Lovato says, "I just thought she was a great role model. She was never publicly seen drinking and driving or wearing really scandalous clothes or anything like that. I feel like she set a really great example and she was extremely talented."<ref>{{cite journal | last = Nguyen | first = Vi-An | url = http://parade.com/40734/viannguyen/25-demi-lovato-i-want-to-settle-down-in-the-next-few-years/ | title = Demi Lovato: I Want to 'Settle Down' in the Next Few Years | journal = Parade | date = March 25, 2013 | accessdate = April 17, 2014 }}</ref> Lovato's [[The Neon Lights Tour]] was "inspired by [[Beyoncé]]."<ref>{{cite web|last=Garibaldi|first=Christina|title=Demi Lovato Will Make Like Queen Bey On Neon Lights Tour|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1721955/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-neon-lights-tour/|publisher=MTV|accessdate=February 7, 2014}}</ref>


===Voice===
===Voice===
Lovato is a full lyric [[soprano]]. She has a vocal range of four octaves, 1 note and a semitone, including the [[whistle register]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.criticofmusic.com/2012/11/vocal-profile-demi-lovato.html |title=Critic of Music: Vocal range and Profile|publisher=Criticofmusic.com |date=November 23, 2011 |accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Nick Levine of ''[[Digital Spy]]'', commenting on her vocals for her album, ''[[Don't Forget]],'' stated, "she's certainly a stronger singer than the Jonases. In fact, her full-bodied vocal performances are consistently impressive."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/review/a154015/demi-lovato-dont-forget.html#~oIAVc9Lw1u2QUm|title=Demi Lovato: 'Don't Forget'|author=Nick Levine|publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation|date=April 26, 2009|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> Becky Brain of [[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] wrote that Lovato has a "killer voice and the A-list material to put it to good use."<ref>{{cite web|last=Brain|first=Becky|title=Demi Lovato 'Unbroken': Fall Preview|url=http://idolator.com/5996492/demi-lovato-unbroken-fall-music-preview|publisher=Idolator. Buzz Media|accessdate=September 16, 2011|date=September 7, 2011}}</ref> According to Sophie Schillaci of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', the entertainer "has a voice that can silence even the harshest of critics. Something not often found in her peers."<ref>{{cite news|author= Sophie Schillaci|title=Demi Lovato at The Greek: Concert Review|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/demi-lovato-concert-review-x-factor-greek-351436|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=March 31, 2013|date=July 19, 2012}}</ref>
Lovato is a full lyric [[soprano]]. She has a vocal range of four octaves, one note and a semitone, including the [[whistle register]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.criticofmusic.com/2012/11/vocal-profile-demi-lovato.html |title=Critic of Music: Vocal range and Profile|publisher=Criticofmusic.com |date=November 23, 2011 |accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> While reviewing ''Don't Forget'' (2008), Nick Levine of ''[[Digital Spy]]'' stated "she's certainly a stronger singer than the Jonases. In fact, her full-bodied vocal performances are consistently impressive."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/review/a154015/demi-lovato-dont-forget.html#~oIAVc9Lw1u2QUm|title=Demi Lovato: 'Don't Forget'|author=Nick Levine|publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation|date=April 26, 2009|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> Becky Brain of [[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] wrote that Lovato has a "killer voice and the A-list material to put it to good use."<ref>{{cite web|last=Brain|first=Becky|title=Demi Lovato 'Unbroken': Fall Preview|url=http://idolator.com/5996492/demi-lovato-unbroken-fall-music-preview|publisher=Idolator. Buzz Media|accessdate=September 16, 2011|date=September 7, 2011}}</ref> According to Sophie Schillaci of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', the entertainer "has a voice that can silence even the harshest of critics. Something not often found in her peers."<ref>{{cite news|author= Sophie Schillaci|title=Demi Lovato at The Greek: Concert Review|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/demi-lovato-concert-review-x-factor-greek-351436|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=March 31, 2013|date=July 19, 2012}}</ref>
For Lovato's second studio album, ''Here We Go Again'' (2009), Jeff Miers from ''The Buffalo News'' wrote, "Unlike so many of her Disney-fied peers, Lovato can really sing...[and it's] refreshing [she doesn't need [[auto-tune]]] to mask any lack of natural ability."<ref name="Buffalo News">{{cite news|url=http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article5800.ece |title=Demi Lovato shows her talents on new disc |date=July 31, 2009 |work=[[The Buffalo News]] |publisher=[[Berkshire Hathaway]] |last=Miers |first=Jeff |accessdate=October 9, 2011 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Upon working with Lovato on her third studio album, ''Unbroken'' (2011), [[Ryan Tedder]] stated, "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. And Kelly has a set of pipes." He also commented on their work together on the song "Neon Lights" (2013) by saying, "She, in pop music, has one of the biggest ranges, possibly the highest full voice singer I've ever worked with."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/onerepublic/news/ryan-tedder-demi-lovato-video/|title=OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder Hails Demi Lovato's Voice And "Incredible" Range – Video|date=October 12, 2013|work=Capital|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref> Tamsyn Wilce from Alter The Press commented on her vocals on ''Demi'' (2013), stating "it shows just how strong her vocal cords are and the variation of styles that she can completely work to make her own."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2013/05/atp-album-review-demi-lovato-demi.html|title=Alter The Press!: ATP! Album Review: Demi Lovato – Demi|publisher=|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref> In a review for the Neon Lights Tour (2014), Mike Wass from Idolator commented "you don't need shiny distractions when you can belt out songs like Demi and connect with the crowd on such an emotional level."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7505188/demi-lovato-neon-lights-tour-review-setlist|title=Demi Lovato's ‘Neon Lights’ Tour Shines Bright In Vancouver, Canada: Live Review - Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com|work=Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref> In a review for the Demi World Tour (2014-15), Marielle Wakim from Los Angeles Magazine commented on Lovato's vocals, stating "For those who haven’t bothered to follow Lovato's career, let's get something out of the way: the girl can sing. Get over your fear of being judged by your Facebook friends and Spotify her discography, because you’re going to have the last laugh five years down the road (probably sooner) when she wins a Grammy. At twenty-two years old, her vocal range is astounding." She went on to further describe her vocals as "spectacular."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/need-shelf-pride-start-listening-demi-lovato|title=Music: If You're Not Listening to Demi Lovato, You're Doing it Wrong – Los Angeles Magazine|work=Los Angeles Magazine|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref>
For Lovato's second studio album, ''Here We Go Again'', Jeff Miers from ''The Buffalo News'' wrote, "Unlike so many of her Disney-fied peers, Lovato can really sing...[and it's] refreshing [she doesn't need [[Auto-Tune]]] to mask any lack of natural ability."<ref name="Buffalo News">{{cite news|url=http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article5800.ece |title=Demi Lovato shows her talents on new disc |date=July 31, 2009 |work=[[The Buffalo News]] |publisher=[[Berkshire Hathaway]] |last=Miers |first=Jeff |accessdate=October 9, 2011 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


==Activism==
Upon working with Lovato on her third studio album, ''Unbroken'', [[Ryan Tedder]] stated, "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. And Kelly has a set of pipes." He also commented on their work together on the song "Neon Lights" from Lovato's fourth studio album, saying, "She, in pop music, has one of the biggest ranges, possibly the highest full voice singer I've ever worked with."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/onerepublic/news/ryan-tedder-demi-lovato-video/|title=OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder Hails Demi Lovato's Voice And "Incredible" Range – Video|date=October 12, 2013|work=Capital|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref> Tamsyn Wilce from Alter The Press commented on her vocals on ''Demi'', stating "it shows just how strong her vocal cords are and the variation of styles that she can completely work to make her own."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2013/05/atp-album-review-demi-lovato-demi.html|title=Alter The Press!: ATP! Album Review: Demi Lovato – Demi|publisher=|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref>
[[File:Demi Lovato at the Democratic National Convention, July 2016 (cropped C).jpg|thumb|upright|left|Lovato speaking at the [[2016 Democratic National Convention]] in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.]]
In a review for the 'Neon Lights Tour,' Mike Wass from Idolator commented "you don't need shiny distractions when you can belt out songs like Demi and connect with the crowd on such an emotional level."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7505188/demi-lovato-neon-lights-tour-review-setlist|title=Demi Lovato's ‘Neon Lights’ Tour Shines Bright In Vancouver, Canada: Live Review - Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com|work=Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref>
In May 2009, Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For [[Eosinophilia|Eosinophilic]] Disorders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crushable.com/entertainment/demi-lovato-accepts-eosinophilic-honorary-ambassador-award/|title=Demi Lovato Accepts Eosinophilic Honorary Ambassador Award|publisher=Crushable|date=May 12, 2009|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> She also became the spokesperson for the Join the Surge Campaign!, DoSomething.Org and Joining the Surge by [[Clean & Clear]]; the latter is a national campaign encouraging teenagers to take action in their communities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clean--clear-skincare-demi-lovato-and-dosomethingorg-join-forces-to-start-a-massive-movement-encouraging-teens-to-give-back-96372024.html|title=CLEAN & CLEAR® Skincare, Demi Lovato and DoSomething.org Join Forces to Start a Massive Movement Encouraging Teens to Give Back |publisher=[[PR Newswire]]|accessdate=December 27, 2015|date=June 15, 2010}}</ref> Lovato was featured in a January 2010 public-service announcement for Voto Latino to promote the organization's "Be Counted" campaign preparing for the [[2010 United States Census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://demilovatodaily.com/news.php?start_from=232&ucat=&archive=&subaction=&id=&|title=Voto Latino campaign, January 10, 2010|publisher=Demi Lovato Daily|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> In October 2010 she was the spokeswoman for the anti-bullying organization, PACER.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pacer.org/bullying/about/pressrelease.asp?file=2010/nr20101001-1.asp|title=Demi Lovato, PACER and Facebook® Team Up to Stop Cyberbullying During National Bullying Prevention Month|publisher=National Bullying Prevention Center|date=October 1, 2010|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> Lovato participated in the "A Day Made Better" school advocacy campaign<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bsckids.com/2010/10/demi-lovato-does-a-day-made-better-school-advocacy-campaign/ |title=Demi Lovato Does 'A Day Made Better' School Advocacy Campaign |author=Sarah Peel |publisher=BSCKids |date=October 7, 2010 |accessdate=March 16, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114143446/http://www.bsckids.com/2010/10/demi-lovato-does-a-day-made-better-school-advocacy-campaign/ |archivedate=November 14, 2012 }}</ref> and has supported DonateMyDress.org, Kids Wish Network, Love Our Children USA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and City of Hope.<ref name="Philanthropy">{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/demi-lovato|title=Demi Lovato's Charity Work, Events and Causes|publisher=Look to the Stars: The World of Celebrity Giving|accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> In October Lovato was named the ambassador of Mean Stinks, a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1694351/demi-lovato-mean-stinks-bullying/|title=Demi Lovato Tackling Girl-To-Girl Bullying, One 'Mean' Girl At A Time|author=Cory Midgarden|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> In August 2013, she traveled to [[Kenya]] for her 21st birthday to participate in a program of the international charity organization [[Free the Children]].<ref name=Kenya2013>{{cite web|last=Lovato|first=Demi|title=Me, my momma, David Johnson|url=https://twitter.com/ddlovato/status/371406864484798464|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=August 24, 2013}}</ref> In January 2017, Lovato traveled to Kenya to participate in working with [[We Day|We Movement]] to do work with women and children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2017/01/136014/demi-lovato-africa-trip-charity|title=Demi Lovato Kenya Travel Pics We Movement Charity|date=January 13, 2017|accessdate=January 20, 2017|first=Morgan|last=Baila|work=Refinery29}}</ref>
In a review for the 'Demi World Tour,' Marielle Wakim from Los Angeles Magazine commented on Lovato's vocals, stating "For those who haven’t bothered to follow Lovato's career, let's get something out of the way: the girl can sing. Get over your fear of being judged by your Facebook friends and Spotify her discography, because you’re going to have the last laugh five years down the road (probably sooner) when she wins a Grammy. At 22 years old, her vocal range is astounding." She went on to further describe her vocals as "spectacular."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/need-shelf-pride-start-listening-demi-lovato|title=Music: If You're Not Listening to Demi Lovato, You're Doing it Wrong – Los Angeles Magazine|work=Los Angeles Magazine|accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref>


Lovato has often been vocal about her support of the [[LGBT community]]. When the [[Defense of Marriage Act]] was struck down in June 2013, she tweeted: "[[Gay]], [[Heterosexuality|straight]], [[lesbian]], [[bisexuality|bi]].&nbsp;... No one is better than any one else. What an incredible day for California AND for equality."<ref name=LoveIsLove>{{cite web|last=Blake|first=Emily|title=Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato Proclaim '#LoveIsLove' After Gay-Marriage Ruling|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1709619/supreme-court-gay-marriage-ruling-celebrity-reactions/|publisher=MTV|accessdate=June 26, 2013}}</ref> Lovato later said: "I believe in [[gay marriage]], I believe in equality. I think there's a lot of hypocrisy with religion. But I just found that you can have your own relationship with God, and I still have a lot of faith."<ref>{{cite web|last=Tang|first=Vivian|title=Demi's New Image? "[Neon Lights] Was My Grown-Up Sexy Video"|url=http://www.cambio.com/2013/11/22/demis-new-image-neon-lights-was-my-grown-up-sexy-video/|publisher=Cambio|accessdate=November 24, 2013|date=November 22, 2013}}</ref> In May 2014, Lovato was named the LA Pride Parade Grand Marshal and the lead performer for NYC Pride Week for her contribution to the LGBT community. NYC Pride spokesperson Patti Diluigi said, "Demi Lovato is an amazing role model for today's youth, both LGBT and non-LGBT, for her activism in the area of equality, positive messaging on body image, and level of openness with her struggles. As a community, we're fortunate to have an ally like Demi."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nycpride.org/uploads/press_releases/2014%20Pier%20Dance%20-%20Demi%20Release.pdf|work=NYC Pride|accessdate=May 6, 2014|date=May 5, 2014|title=MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING RECORDING ARTIST, DEMI LOVATO GOES BICOASTAL FOR PRIDE}}</ref> Lovato has also become the face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality. For the announcement of the campaign, Lovato stated "Whether you're LGBT or [[heterosexuality|straight]], your love is valid, beautiful and an incredible love. So let's protect love and strengthen the institution of marriage by allowing loving, caring and committed same-sex couples to legally marry. Please join me and the majority of American citizens who support marriage equality."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2014/07/demi-lovato-human-rights-campaign-marriage-equality|title=Demi Lovato Face of Human Rights Campaign's Americans for Marriage Equality – Fuse|work=Fuse|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> On April 2, 2016, Lovato received the [[GLAAD Vanguard Award]] for making a significant difference in promoting equal rights for the LGBT community at the [[27th GLAAD Media Awards]] ceremony.<ref name="GLAAD">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/7318828/demi-lovato-caitlyn-jenner-2016-glaad-media-awards-winners|title=Demi Lovato, Caitlyn Jenner Receive 2016 GLAAD Media Awards|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=April 4, 2016|accessdate=May 11, 2016|author=The Hollywood Reporter|author-link=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> In June 2016, the [[Human Rights Campaign]] also released a video in tribute to the victims of the [[2016 Orlando nightclub shooting|2016 Orlando gay nightclub shooting]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hrc.org/blog/watch-49-celebrities-honor-49-victims-of-orlando-tragedy-in-new-ryan-murphy |title=49 Celebrities Honor 49 Victims of Orlando Tragedy &#124; Human Rights Campaign |publisher=Hrc.org |date= |accessdate=June 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Rothaus |first=Steve |date=June 12, 2016 |title=Pulse Orlando shooting scene a popular LGBT club where employees, patrons 'like family' |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/gay-south-florida/article83301677.html |work=The Miami Herald |access-date=June 15, 2016}}</ref>
==Personal life==


In April 2012 she became a contributing editor of ''[[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]]'' magazine, describing her personal struggles to its female teenage audience.<ref name="Seventeen2011"/> In October Lovato was named the ambassador of ''Mean Stinks'', a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1694351/demi-lovato-mean-stinks-bullying/|title=Demi Lovato Tackling Girl-To-Girl Bullying, One 'Mean' Girl At A Time|author=Cory Midgarden|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> In May 2013 she was cited for her dedication as a mentor to teens and young adults with mental-health problems at a National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day hosted by the [[Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]] in Washington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medicaldaily.com/demi-lovato-honored-national-childrens-mental-health-awareness-day-event-245654|title=Demi Lovato Honored At National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Event |publisher=Medicaldaily.com |date=May 8, 2013 |accessdate=August 22, 2013|first=Nadia-Elysse|last=Harris}}</ref> In late June 2013 Lovato announced the creation of the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program, named for her late father, to pay treatment costs for mentally-ill patients.<ref name="Lovece">{{cite news|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/demi-lovato-discusses-father-s-death-on-good-morning-america-1.5583327|title=Demi Lovato discusses father's death on 'Good Morning America'|last=Lovece|first=Frank|date=June 27, 2013|work=Newsday|accessdate=June 28, 2013}}</ref> On December 23, 2011, Lovato posted a message on [[Twitter]] criticizing her former network for airing episodes of ''[[Shake It Up (TV series)|Shake It Up]]'' and ''[[So Random!]]'' in which characters joked about [[eating disorder]]s. [[Disney Channel]] publicity officials quickly took action, apologizing to Lovato and removing the episodes from the network's broadcast and [[video on demand]] sources after additional criticism (following Lovato's post) on the network's public-relations account.<ref name=SlamDisney>{{cite news|last=Derschowitz|first=Jessica|title=Demi Lovato slams Disney Channel over eating disorder joke|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/demi-lovato-slams-disney-channel-over-eating-disorder-joke/|publisher=CBS News|accessdate=December 26, 2011}}</ref> Lovato identifies as a [[Feminism|feminist]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Chima |last=Simone |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/567636/demi-lovato-gets-feminism-right-see-the-celebs-that-have-gotten-it-all-wrong |title=Demi Lovato Gets Feminism Right, See the Celebs That Have Gotten It All Wrong! |date=August 8, 2014 |publisher=''[[E! Online]]'' |accessdate=May 31, 2015}}</ref> She spoke at the [[2016 Democratic National Convention]] in Philadelphia about raising awareness for mental health.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/demi-lovato-democratic-national-convention-1201822654/|title=Demi Lovato Performs AT DNC, Talks Mental Health Care|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|accessdate=September 30, 2016|last=Johnson|first=Ted|date=July 25, 2016}}</ref> In June 2016, Lovato was among the artists that signed an open letter to stop gun violence, created by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/open-letter/|title=An Open Letter to Congress from the Music Industry|accessdate=June 26, 2016|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
===Residence===
On her 18th birthday, Lovato bought a Mediterranean-style house in [[Los Angeles, California]]; however, she decided to live in a "sober house" in Los Angeles after leaving rehab in January 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mstarz.com/articles/7562/20130111/demi-lovato-likes-sober-move-addiction-again.htm|title=Demi Lovato Likes To Be Sober And Not Move Into Addiction Again, Makes Sober House Her Home|publisher=Mstarz|date=January 11, 2013}}</ref>

===Relationships===
In 2010, Lovato began dating actor [[Wilmer Valderrama]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.com.au/demi-lovato-says-boyfriend-wilmer-valderrama-supported-her-recovery-she-wouldnt-be-alive-without-him |title=Demi Lovato Says Boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama 'Supported Her Recovery' And 'She Wouldn't Be Alive Without Him'|publisher=International Business Times|first=Sonalee|last=Singh|date=March 18, 2015|accessdate=October 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.etonline.com/news/180546_wilmer_valderrama_talks_about_loving_demi_lovato_only_when_the_timing_was_right/ |title=Wilmer Valderrama Reveals Secret to Demi Lovato Relationship: I Loved Her 'Exactly When She Needs Me to Love Her' &#124; Entertainment Tonight |publisher=M.etonline.com |date=January 21, 2016 |accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref> They announced the end of their relationship on social media on June 3, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/770197/demi-lovato-and-wilmer-valderrama-break-up-after-almost-6-years-of-dating|title=Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama Break Up After Nearly 6 Years of Dating|publisher=[[E! Online]]|date=June 3, 2016|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>

Lovato had no interest in forging a relationship with her late father, Patrick, after his divorce from her mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fabulousmag.co.uk/2012/04/22/the-fame-the-drugs-the-self-harm/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101094046/http://fabulousmag.co.uk/2012/04/22/the-fame-the-drugs-the-self-harm/|title=The fame, the drugs, the self-harm|publisher=Fabulous|author=Antonia Hoyle|date=April 22, 2012|archivedate=November 1, 2012|accessdate=March 16, 2013}}</ref> Patrick died of cancer on June 22, 2013, at age 53.<ref name="Cover">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/27/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/demi-lovato-father-mental-illness|title=Demi Lovato speaks on dad's death|last=Cover Media News|date=June 27, 2013|publisher=CNN|accessdate=June 28, 2013}}</ref> After his death, Lovato said that he had been mentally ill, and in his honor she created the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program.<ref name="Lovece" />

===Personal struggles===
Lovato had suffered from [[depression (mood disorder)|depression]], an eating disorder, anorexia and bulimia [[self-harm]], and being [[bullying|bullied]] before she went into rehab at the age of 18.<ref name=PunchApology/><ref>{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato Still Has "Nightmares" About the Childhood Bullying She Endured |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/434771/demi-lovato-still-has-nightmares-about-the-childhood-bullying-she-endured|work=[[E! Online]]|accessdate=December 27, 2015|date=June 28, 2013}}</ref> On November 1, 2010, Lovato withdrew from the [[Jonas Brothers Live in Concert World Tour 2010|Jonas Brothers Live in Concert]] tour, entering a treatment facility for "physical and emotional issues".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/208889/demi-lovato-enters-treatment-center-for-issues|title=Demi Lovato Enters Treatment Center for 'Issues'|author=Natalie Finn|publisher=[[E!]]. NBCUniversal|date=November 1, 2010|accessdate=March 14, 2010}}</ref> It was reported that she decided to enter treatment after punching female dancer [[Beat Freaks#Alex Welch|Alex Welch]], her management and family convinced her she needed help. Lovato said she took "100 percent, full responsibility" for the incident.<ref name=PunchApology>{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/demi-lovato-interview-teen-star-opens-bulimia-cutting/story?id=13405090&page=1|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521143956/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/demi-lovato-interview-teen-star-opens-bulimia-cutting/story?id=13405090&page=1|title=Demi Lovato Interview: Teen Star Opens Up on Bulimia, Cutting Issues|publisher=[[ABC News]]. [[American Broadcasting Company]]|author=Janice Johnston|date=April 19, 2011|archivedate=May 21, 2011|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> On January 28, 2011, Lovato completed inpatient treatment at Timberline Knolls and returned home. She acknowledged that she had had [[bulimia]], had harmed herself, and had been "self-medicating" with drugs and alcohol "like a lot of teens do to numb their pain".<ref>{{cite news|title=Demi Lovato Exclusive Interview|url=http://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/g2206/exclusive-interview-demi-lovato/|work=[[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]]|publisher=[[Hearst Corporation]]|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> She added that she "basically had a [[nervous breakdown]]" and was diagnosed with [[bipolar disorder]] during her treatment.<ref>{{cite news|title=Disney Star Demi Lovato: I'm Bipolar|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/04/20/disney-star-demi-lovato-im-bipolar/|publisher=[[Fox News Channel]]. [[21st Century Fox]]|date=April 20, 2011|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref> Lovato later said that she had used [[cocaine]] several times a day and smuggled cocaine onto airplanes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/videos/demi-lovato-admits-i-would-smuggle-cocaine-on-airplanes-exclusive-43141/ |title=Demi Lovato Admits: I Would ‘Smuggle’ Cocaine On Airplanes (Exclusive)|work=[[Access Hollywood]]|accessdate=December 25, 2015}}</ref>

In April 2011, Lovato became a contributing editor for ''[[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]]'' magazine, writing an article that described her struggles.<ref name="Seventeen2011">{{cite news|url=http://www.seventeen.com/health/tips/demi-lovato-hub |title=Demi Lovato Opens Up About the Pressure to Be Perfect |work=Seventeen |publisher=Hearst Corporation |date=April 19, 2011 |accessdate=April 19, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110417050727/http://www.seventeen.com/health/tips/demi-lovato-hub? |archivedate=April 17, 2011 }}</ref> In March 2012, [[MTV]] aired a documentary (''[[Demi Lovato: Stay Strong]]'') about Lovato's rehab and recovery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idolator.com/6210151/demi-lovatos-stay-strong-documentary-watch|title=Demi Lovato's 'Stay Strong' Documentary: Watch|publisher=Idolator. Buzz Media|date=March 7, 2012|accessdate=May 31, 2013}}</ref> She began work on her fourth album the following month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sawfnews.com/Entertainment/68532.aspx|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407232620/http://www.sawfnews.com/Entertainment/68532.aspx|title=Demi Lovato Starts Work on Her Fourth Album|publisher=Sawfnews. [[WordPress]]|date=April 5, 2012|archivedate=April 7, 2012|accessdate=November 1, 2012}}</ref> In January 2013, it was reported that Lovato had been living in a [[sober living environment|sober-living facility]] in Los Angeles for more than a year because she felt it was the best way to avoid returning to her addictions and eating disorder.<ref name="Time Warner">{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato: The Sober Living House Is My Home!|url=http://www.tmz.com/2013/01/11/demi-lovato-sober-living-house-home-x-factor/|publisher=[[TMZ]]. [[Time Warner]]|accessdate=January 24, 2013|date=January 11, 2013}}</ref>

===Beliefs===
Lovato is a [[Christian]] and she prays with her band before they perform.<ref name="WP"/> She is an active supporter of gay rights. When the [[Defense of Marriage Act]] was struck down in June 2013, she tweeted: "[[Gay]], [[Heterosexuality|straight]], [[lesbian]], [[bisexuality|bi]].&nbsp;... No one is better than any one else. What an incredible day for California AND for equality."<ref name=LoveIsLove>{{cite web|last=Blake|first=Emily|title=Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato Proclaim '#LoveIsLove' After Gay-Marriage Ruling|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1709619/supreme-court-gay-marriage-ruling-celebrity-reactions/|publisher=MTV|accessdate=June 26, 2013}}</ref> Lovato later said: "I believe in [[gay marriage]], I believe in equality. I think there's a lot of hypocrisy with religion. But I just found that you can have your own relationship with God, and I still have a lot of faith."<ref>{{cite web|last=Tang|first=Vivian|title=Demi's New Image? "[Neon Lights] Was My Grown-Up Sexy Video"|url=http://www.cambio.com/2013/11/22/demis-new-image-neon-lights-was-my-grown-up-sexy-video/|publisher=Cambio|accessdate=November 24, 2013|date=November 22, 2013}}</ref> In an early November 2013 interview with ''[[Latina (magazine)|Latina]]'' magazine, she said that she finds spirituality to be an important part of maintaining balance in life. She said: "I'm the closest I've ever been with God. I have my own relationship with God and that's all that matters".<ref name=Latina>{{cite news|title=Heart & Soul|publisher=''[[Daily Mail]]''|date=November 2013|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2488073/Demi-Lovato-desire-mom-stuns-glamorous-photo-shoot.html|quote="As this year winds down, Lovato, who's of Spanish descent,"}}</ref>

On December 23, 2011, Lovato posted a message on [[Twitter]] criticizing her former network for airing episodes of ''[[Shake It Up (TV series)|Shake It Up]]'' and ''[[So Random!]]'' in which characters joked about [[eating disorder]]s. [[Disney Channel]] publicity officials quickly took action, apologizing to Lovato and removing the episodes from the network's broadcast and [[video on demand]] sources after additional criticism (following Lovato's post) on the network's public-relations account.<ref name=SlamDisney>{{cite news|last=Derschowitz|first=Jessica|title=Demi Lovato slams Disney Channel over eating disorder joke|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/demi-lovato-slams-disney-channel-over-eating-disorder-joke/|publisher=CBS News|accessdate=December 26, 2011}}</ref>

Lovato identifies as a [[Feminism|feminist]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Chima |last=Simone |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/567636/demi-lovato-gets-feminism-right-see-the-celebs-that-have-gotten-it-all-wrong |title=Demi Lovato Gets Feminism Right, See the Celebs That Have Gotten It All Wrong! |date=August 8, 2014 |publisher=''[[E! Online]]'' |accessdate=May 31, 2015}}</ref> She spoke at the [[2016 Democratic National Convention]] in Philadelphia about raising awareness for mental health.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/demi-lovato-democratic-national-convention-1201822654/|title=Demi Lovato Performs AT DNC, Talks Mental Health Care|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|accessdate=September 30, 2016|last=Johnson|first=Ted|date=July 25, 2016}}</ref>


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Demi Lovato}}
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Demi Lovato}}
Demi Lovato has won several awards, including an award at the [[MTV Video Music Awards]], one award at the [[ALMA Awards]], five [[People's Choice Awards]], a [[Billboard Women in Music|''Billboard'' Women in Music award]], a [[Guinness World Record]] and fourteen [[Teen Choice Awards]]. Lovato has received a [[Grammy Award]] nomination, a [[Billboard Music Award|''Billboard'' Music Awards]] nomination and a [[Brit Award]] nomination.
Since the start of her career, Lovato has been nominated for and won numerous awards. She has won awards at the [[MTV Video Music Awards]], [[Billboard Music Awards]], and has won fourteen [[Teen Choice Awards]]. She has been nominated for a [[Grammy award]], and holds a [[Guinness World Record]].


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

===Film===
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Demi Lovato
Lovato performing in San Antonio during the Future Now Tour, September 2016
Born
Demetria Devonne Lovato

(1992-08-20) August 20, 1992 (age 31)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • model [1]
  • philanthropist [2]
Years active2002–present[3]
RelativesMadison De La Garza (half-sister)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • drums
Labels
Websitedemilovato.com

Demetria Devonne Lovato (/ˈdɛmi lˈvɑːt/ DEM-ee loh-VAH-toh or lə-VAH-toh; born August 20, 1992), more commonly known as Demi Lovato, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Lovato found success as a child actress, appearing on Barney and Friends before working with the Disney Channel on several projects. She gained mainstream success with the release of Camp Rock (2008), which went on to become one of the most successful Disney Channel Original Movies to date. The success of the film resulted in Lovato signing a recording contract with Hollywood Records, releasing her debut studio album later in 2008. The album was certified gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The following year she was cast as the titular character of the Disney Channel television series Sonny with a Chance, and released her second studio album. The album topped the Billboard 200 chart, making it her first album to do so. She later filmed a sequel to Camp Rock, released in 2010.

Lovato entered a treatment center in November of 2010 to seek help for issues including drug use, eating disorders, and self-harm. While there, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She successfully completed treatment, and released her third studio album, Unbroken (2011). The record became her third to earn a gold certification, and spawned two successful singles. She was a mentor on the second and third seasons of the United States edition of The X Factor franchise. Her fourth studio album, Demi (2013), spawned four successful singles and became her fourth consecutive studio album to earn a gold certification. While promoting the project, Lovato released a book titled Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year (2013) and launched her Devonne by Demi skincare line. She also returned to acting as a recurring character in Glee, and released a memoir in 2014.

Lovato confirmed in 2015 that she, along with Nick Jonas and her manager Phil McIntyre, had formed the "artist-centric" record label Safehouse Records in partnership with Hollywood Records and Island Records. She released her fifth studio album, Confident (2015), though the label; it was the first project to be released through Safehouse Records. The album reached number two on the Billboard 200, and earned Lovato two platinum certified singles in the United States. She signed with Wilhelmina Models in 2015, and later toured with Jonas on the Future Now Tour (2016). She has been working on her sixth studio album since 2015, and released a single titled "Body Say" (2016) after the launch of her tour. Since the launch of her career, Lovato has become an avid supporter of issues pertaining to LGBT rights, mental illness, and women's rights, among other causes. She has earned numerous awards and nominations for her work as an actress and singer, as well as her contributions as a philanthropist.

Life and career

1992-2006: Childhood and career beginnings

Demitria Devonne Lovato was born on August 20, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[4] She is the daughter of engineer and musician Patrick Martin Lovato (1960 - June 22, 2013)[5] and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Dianna De La Garza (nee Dianna Lee Smith).[6] Lovato's parents separated when she was only two years old.[7] She has an older sister named Dallas,[8] an older paternal half-sister named Amber,[9] and a younger maternal half-sister named Madison De La Garza.[10] Lovato did not speak to her paternal half-sister until she was twenty years old.[11] Lovato's father was of Mexican descent and had distant Portuguese and Jewish ancestry,[12][13] while her mother has English and Irish ancestry.[14][15] Through her father, Lovato is a descendant of Civil War Union veteran Francisco Perea (1830–1913) and Santa Fe de Nuevo México governor Francisco Xavier Chávez.[16] Lovato was raised in Dallas, Texas.[17][18] She has been vocal about her strained relationship with her father, and after his death stated "He was mean, but he wanted to be a good person. And he wanted to have his family, and when my mom married my stepdad, he still had this huge heart where he said, 'I'm so glad that [he's] taking care of you and doing the job that I wish I could do'."[19][20] She has written multiple songs about her father.[21]

Lovato aspired to be in the entertainment business from a young age; she began playing piano at age seven and guitar at ten,[22] when she also began dancing and acting classes.[23] She began auditioning for various roles, meeting Selena Gomez during an audition for Barney and Friends.[24] Both girls were later selected to appear on the series in 2002,[25][26] with Lovato portraying the character of Angela.[27] Lovato has stated she was depressed and suicidal at the age of seven, and once more felt these feelings while filming the television show.[28] She has stated "Even before Barney, I was suicidal. I was 7. With Barney, I guess subliminally, I did have a relationship with this figure that was saving my life in a way. . . I've talked about being bullied and the years of being a teenager, but I went through things when I was younger that I've never talked about that probably caused me to turn out the way I ended up turning out."[29] As of September 2015, Lovato's name appears on the "Unclaimed Coogan" list, which is a fund for child actors whose earnings were partially withheld, but which remain unclaimed by the former child performers.[30] In 2006, Gomez and her family moved to Hollywood, California after she earned the lead role of the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place. Hoping to help Lovato achieve similar success, her family moved to California as well.[31] She made a guest appearance on an episode of Prison Break in 2006, playing in one episode of the series.[32]

2007-10: Mainstream breakthrough and personal struggles

Lovato was cast as Charlotte in the Disney Channel short series As the Bell Rings; the series aired until 2008.[33] She earned the lead roles in the Disney film Camp Rock (2008) and the television series Sonny with a Chance.[34] In the former, she portrayed aspiring singer Mitchie Torres, who attends a camp for musicians.[35] The film premiered to 8.9 million viewers.[36] The soundtrack to the film peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, while the single "This Is Me" (2008) became Lovato's first top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100.[37][38] The success of the film resulted in Lovato signing a multi-album recording contract with Hollywood Records. She embarked on her Demi Live! Warm Up Tour[39] and opened for the Jonas Brothers on their Burnin' Up Tour.[40] Her debut album, Don't Forget (2008), was released on September 23.[41][42][43] The album received mixed critical reviews, with most noting that the album was directed towards the "tween" audience that viewed the Disney Channel.[44] Don't Forget debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 89,000 copies in the United States.[45] The album spawned three singles, all of which achieved minor chart success on the Billboard Hot 100.[46][47][48] The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of 500,000 copies in the country.[49]

Lovato performing during the Jonas Brothers Live in Concert World Tour in September 2010.

Lovato's television series, Sonny with a Chance, launched on February 8, 2009.[50] The series became a hit for the network, earning 6.3 million viewers at its peak.[51] That June, Lovato starred alongside Selena Gomez in the Disney Channel Original Movie Princess Protection Program (2009).[52] The film became the fourth most watched movie on the network, garnering 8.5 million viewers during its premiere.[52] She began touring throughout the summer of 2009 to promote her forthcoming music.[53] Lovato released her second studio album, Here We Go Again (2009), on July 21.[4] She likened the album's sound to releases by John Mayer,[54] while critics praised the album as an improvement to its predecessor.[55] The project sold 108,000 copies in its first week of release, becoming her first number one album on the Billboard 200.[56] The album's title track reached number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100,[57] and was her first single to be certified platinum by the RIAA.[58]

She was featured among Disney's Friends for Change on the charity single "Send It On" (2009), which entered the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100.[59][60] The proceeds from the song were donated to environmental charities supported by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.[59] She released a second charity single among the group, titled "Make a Wave" (2010).[61] That May, Lovato guest starred as a girl with schizophrenia in the sixth season of Grey's Anatomy.[62] Lovato's appearance earned a mixed reaction from critics.[63] She went on to reprise her role as Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010), which premiered on September 3.[64] The film received a mixed reaction from critics, namely having issues with the plot.[65] The film was viewed by eight million viewers during its premiere.[66] The soundtrack to the film sold 41,000 copies in its first week of release, and peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.[67] The song "Wouldn't Change a Thing" (2010) was released as a single, with different versions of the song being released in different countries.[68] Lovato and the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam joined the Jonas Brothers Live In Concert tour, which began on August 7.[69] Lovato also provided music for the soundtrack to Sonny with a Chance, which was released on October 5.[70]

During this time, Lovato began dating actor Wilmer Valderrama.[71][72]On November 1, it was confirmed that a then-eighteen year old Lovato had dropped out of the Jonas Brothers tour to enter a treatment facility for "physical and emotional issues".[73] Reports began to spread that she had been urged by family to enter treatment after punching backup dancer Alex Welch in the face; Lovato has taken full responsibility for the incident.[74] She acknowledged that she had had bulimia, had harmed herself, and had been "self-medicating" with drugs and alcohol "like a lot of teens do to numb their pain".[75] She added that she "basically had a nervous breakdown" and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder during her treatment.[76] Lovato later said that she had used cocaine several times a day and smuggled cocaine onto airplanes.[77] Lovato completed treatment at Timberline Knolls, and left the facility on January 28, 2011.[78] Upon leaving, Lovato opted to live in a sober house as opposed to the home she had purchased for her eighteenth birthday, believing it would help her avoid the temptations.[79]

2011-14: Heightened success with music career

Upon returning from rehab, Lovato confirmed she would be taking a break from her acting career until she felt ready to return to it.[80] She focused her efforts on recording her third studio album, which she had begun working on in 2010.[81] "Skyscraper" (2011), which lyrically dealt with Lovato's personal struggles in 2010, was released as the album's lead single on July 12.[82] The single received a positive reception from critics, fans, and celebrities.[83] The song sold an estimated 176,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.[84][85] The music video for the song won the award for Best Video with a Message at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.[86] Lovato released her third studio album, Unbroken (2011), on September 20.[87] The album was a musical departure from her earlier releases, consisting primarily of R&B influenced songs.[88] The album sold 97,000 copies during its first week of release in the United States, entering at number four on the Billboard 200.[89] The record went on to be her third to receive a gold certification from the RIAA, and has reportedly sold 492,000 copies since its release.[90] The second and final single from the album, "Give Your Heart a Break" (2012), became her first song to reach number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart.[48] The single went on to be certified triple-platinum in the United States, making it Lovato's most successful single at the time.[91] "Give Your Heart a Break" remains her biggest radio hit to date.[48]

Lovato performing on Good Morning America in July 2012 as part of their Summer Concert Series.

MTV aired a special entitled Demi Lovato: Stay Strong (2012) in March, detailing Lovato's personal struggles in 2010.[92] That May, Lovato became one of four mentors on the second season of The X Factor in the United States.[93][94] She was the mentor of the young adults category in the competition.[95] Lovato reportedly earned $1 million for her work on the show.[96] While recording for her fourth studio album, Lovato returned as a mentor for the third season of The X Factor.[97] It was reported that her salary for the third season had doubled from that of the previous one.[98] Lovato released her fourth studio album, Demi (2013), on May 10.[99] The record was seen as less mature than her previous album, receiving a generally positive reception from music critics.[100][101] The eponymous album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 110,000 copies in the United States.[102] The record boasts the highest first week sales of her career, and remains her highest selling album worldwide as of 2017.[103] Demi was accompanied by an e-book of the same name, released on June 11.[104]

The lead single from the album, "Heart Attack" (2013), became her third top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and is one of her most successful singles to date.[48][105] Three further singles followed in the coming months, with the latter two earning platinum certifications from the RIAA.[58] The record was re-released in December of 2014, featuring new material and collaborations Lovato had done in the year since the album's original release.[106] Lovato was announced to guest star in six episodes of the musical series Glee, marking her first acting role since her time in treatment.[107][108] She portrayed Dani, a struggling artist in New York City. She ultimately appeared in only four episodes, with the first airing on October 3, 2013.[107] Lovato recorded the song "Let It Go" (2013) for the soundtrack of the Disney film Frozen (2013); her version was released as a single to promote the film and its soundtrack.[109] "Let It Go" entered the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified platinum.[109]

On November 19, she released a book titled Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year (2013). The booked topped The New York Times best seller list upon its release.[110] Lovato embarked on her Neon Lights Tour (2014) on February 9, spanning forty-four dates and lasting until May 17.[111][112] She was featured on the single "Somebody to You" (2014) by British band The Vamps.[113] The song achieved success in numerous European territories, namely peaking at number four in the United Kingdom.[114] Lovato launched her international Demi World Tour (2014-15) in September, spanning throughout North America and territories her previous tour had not visited.[115] She served as an opening act that November for select European dates of Enrique Iglesias's Sex and Love Tour (2014-16).[116] Lovato collaborated with Olly Murs on a single entitled "Up" (2014), which became a hit in several European territories.[117] In December of 2014, Lovato launched her Devonne by Demi skincare line.[118] The brand has received a positive reception since its launch,[119] and has seen positive numbers in terms of sales.[120]

2015-present: New label and upcoming projects

Billboard reported in May of 2015 that Lovato, alongside Nick Jonas and her manager Phil McIntyre, were in the process of forming an "artist-centric" record label of which she would be co-owner.[121] The label, Safehouse Records, is a joint venture between Hollywood Records and Island Records, Lovato and Jonas's respective record labels.[122] While forming the label, Lovato was writing and recording for the release of her fifth studio album. While recording the project, she stated "I've never been so sure of myself as an artist when it comes down to confidence, but not only personal things, but exactly what I want my sound to be and what I know I'm capable of and this album will give me the opportunity to show people what I can really do."[123][124][125] Lovato released the project, simply titled Confident (2015), on October 16.[126] The album was met with a positive critical reaction.[127] Confident sold a total of 98,000 copies during its first week of release, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.[128] The record has since became her lowest selling album to date, with estimated sales of 211,000 copies sold in the United States.[129] Confident was preceded by the release of "Cool for the Summer" (2015), which reached number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 and had success in numerous territories worldwide.[130] Two further singles were released from the album, though failed to achieve the success of their predecessor; the former did, however, earn platinum certifications in the United States and Canada.[131][132]

Lovato was featured on the re-release of "Irresistible" (2015), released as the fourth single from their sixth studio album.[133] The single went on to earn a platinum certification from the RIAA.[58] She was featured as the musical guest on the October 17 episode of Saturday Night Live, performing the three singles from Confident on the show.[134][135] The same month, she signed with the major modeling agency, Wilhelmina Models.[136] Lovato was given the Rulebreaker Award at the Billboard Women in Music even in December of 2015; the award recognized her musical achievements throughout her career.[137] She launched her Lovatics by Demi cosmetic line in January of 2016, distributed through New York Color.[138] Lovato embarked on the Future Now Tour (2016), a co-headlining tour with Nick Jonas, in June.[139] The tour spanned forty-six dates in North America, and one date in Asia; the Future Now Tour concluded on October 19.[140] During the first show of the tour, Lovato premiered a new song titled "Body Say" (2016); it was later released as a single to promote the tour.[141] The song had minor success, peaking inside the lower half of the Billboard Hot 100. During this time, it was confirmed that Lovato and longtime boyfriend Wilmer Valderama had broken up; the pair confirmed the split through their social media accounts.[142]

Lovato earned a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.[143] Lovato lost the award to Adele, who won with her album 25 (2015).[144] She began dating MMA fighter Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos in 2017; the pair had previously dated the prior summer following her break-up.[145][146][147] Lovato served as executive producer on a documentary entitled Beyond Silence (2017), dealing with the topic of mental disorders.[148] She is set to voice Smurfette in the animated comedy film Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), slated for release in April.[149] The project is her first feature film as an actress to be released theatrically, and is distributed through Sony Pictures. She is also set to voice the lead role in the animated film Charming (2017).[150] In addition, she will executive produce the film's score, with producer John H. Williams claiming that "3QU Media's goal is to produce mainstream animated family films with elements of comedy, adventure, romance and personal inspiration. Demi's contributions will help make Charming a cross-platform hit film."[150] Lovato began working on her sixth studio album in 2015, and in 2016 claimed that the project would focus on more "soulful" music and less on achieving radio hits.[151] She has since claimed that the project will not be released until 2018, if at all, as she hopes to focus on charity work.[152]

Artistry

Musical style

Lovato has listed Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson as her biggest influences.[153] Her other influences include Britney Spears,[154] Rihanna, Keri Hilson,[155] Jennifer Lopez,[156] Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Alexz Johnson,[157] Billie Holiday, and Billy Gilman.[153] About Gilman she said, "We had the same voice range when I was young. I would practice to his songs all the time."[158] Lovato has said that John Mayer's songwriting has been a "huge influence" on her and that after the release of Unbroken, her musical style shifted towards hip hop and R&B.[153] Lovato says, "I had a lot of respect for Whitney Houston, and Christina Aguilera, on some songs where she was really amazing and wasn't trying to be sexy or anything like that."[159] About her admiration for Clarkson, Lovato says, "I just thought she was a great role model. She was never publicly seen drinking and driving or wearing really scandalous clothes or anything like that. I feel like she set a really great example and she was extremely talented."[160] Lovato's Neon Lights Tour (2014) was "inspired by Beyoncé."[161]

Since the start of her music career, Lovato has most often recorded songs with elements of pop,[162] pop rock,[163][164] and R&B.[88][165] The songs found on Don't Forget (2008) are primarily pop rock songs, with Lovato having worked with the Jonas Brothers on the majority of the project.[166] While Here We Go Again (2009) carries on that sound, Lovato also experimented with acoustics and at times a "harder" rock on the album.[167] The album drew comparisons to releases by Kelly Clarkson, for both the sound of the record and Lovato's vocal abilities.[168] While recording her third studio album, Lovato hoped to shift away from the sound of her prior two albums in hopes of making an R&B record. The final outcome, Unbroken (2011), features elements of R&B and hip hop.[169] Demi (2013) saw a return to pop rock music, while also incorporating synthpop and bubblegum pop into the album's sound.[170] The shift followed Lovato's claims that Unbroken was "generic", and didn't truly represent her as an artist.[171] While recording Confident (2015), she shifted towards a more rock based sound, combining it with genres such as urban music, soul music, and gospel among others.[172] Lyrically, Lovato's songs often deal with topics such as love and heartbreak.[172] She has recorded numerous songs detailing her struggles with addiction and self harm, namely "Skyscraper" (2011) and "Warrior" (2013).[169] Lovato has also spoken of her strained relationship with her father through her music, in songs such as "For the Love of a Daughter" (2011) and "Father" (2015).[172]

Voice

Lovato is a full lyric soprano. She has a vocal range of four octaves, one note and a semitone, including the whistle register.[173] While reviewing Don't Forget (2008), Nick Levine of Digital Spy stated "she's certainly a stronger singer than the Jonases. In fact, her full-bodied vocal performances are consistently impressive."[174] Becky Brain of Idolator wrote that Lovato has a "killer voice and the A-list material to put it to good use."[175] According to Sophie Schillaci of The Hollywood Reporter, the entertainer "has a voice that can silence even the harshest of critics. Something not often found in her peers."[176] For Lovato's second studio album, Here We Go Again (2009), Jeff Miers from The Buffalo News wrote, "Unlike so many of her Disney-fied peers, Lovato can really sing...[and it's] refreshing [she doesn't need auto-tune] to mask any lack of natural ability."[177] Upon working with Lovato on her third studio album, Unbroken (2011), Ryan Tedder stated, "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. And Kelly has a set of pipes." He also commented on their work together on the song "Neon Lights" (2013) by saying, "She, in pop music, has one of the biggest ranges, possibly the highest full voice singer I've ever worked with."[178] Tamsyn Wilce from Alter The Press commented on her vocals on Demi (2013), stating "it shows just how strong her vocal cords are and the variation of styles that she can completely work to make her own."[179] In a review for the Neon Lights Tour (2014), Mike Wass from Idolator commented "you don't need shiny distractions when you can belt out songs like Demi and connect with the crowd on such an emotional level."[180] In a review for the Demi World Tour (2014-15), Marielle Wakim from Los Angeles Magazine commented on Lovato's vocals, stating "For those who haven’t bothered to follow Lovato's career, let's get something out of the way: the girl can sing. Get over your fear of being judged by your Facebook friends and Spotify her discography, because you’re going to have the last laugh five years down the road (probably sooner) when she wins a Grammy. At twenty-two years old, her vocal range is astounding." She went on to further describe her vocals as "spectacular."[181]

Activism

Lovato speaking at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 25, 2016.

In May 2009, Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders.[182] She also became the spokesperson for the Join the Surge Campaign!, DoSomething.Org and Joining the Surge by Clean & Clear; the latter is a national campaign encouraging teenagers to take action in their communities.[183] Lovato was featured in a January 2010 public-service announcement for Voto Latino to promote the organization's "Be Counted" campaign preparing for the 2010 United States Census.[184] In October 2010 she was the spokeswoman for the anti-bullying organization, PACER.[185] Lovato participated in the "A Day Made Better" school advocacy campaign[186] and has supported DonateMyDress.org, Kids Wish Network, Love Our Children USA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and City of Hope.[187] In October Lovato was named the ambassador of Mean Stinks, a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.[188] In August 2013, she traveled to Kenya for her 21st birthday to participate in a program of the international charity organization Free the Children.[189] In January 2017, Lovato traveled to Kenya to participate in working with We Movement to do work with women and children.[190]

Lovato has often been vocal about her support of the LGBT community. When the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down in June 2013, she tweeted: "Gay, straight, lesbian, bi. ... No one is better than any one else. What an incredible day for California AND for equality."[191] Lovato later said: "I believe in gay marriage, I believe in equality. I think there's a lot of hypocrisy with religion. But I just found that you can have your own relationship with God, and I still have a lot of faith."[192] In May 2014, Lovato was named the LA Pride Parade Grand Marshal and the lead performer for NYC Pride Week for her contribution to the LGBT community. NYC Pride spokesperson Patti Diluigi said, "Demi Lovato is an amazing role model for today's youth, both LGBT and non-LGBT, for her activism in the area of equality, positive messaging on body image, and level of openness with her struggles. As a community, we're fortunate to have an ally like Demi."[193] Lovato has also become the face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality. For the announcement of the campaign, Lovato stated "Whether you're LGBT or straight, your love is valid, beautiful and an incredible love. So let's protect love and strengthen the institution of marriage by allowing loving, caring and committed same-sex couples to legally marry. Please join me and the majority of American citizens who support marriage equality."[194] On April 2, 2016, Lovato received the GLAAD Vanguard Award for making a significant difference in promoting equal rights for the LGBT community at the 27th GLAAD Media Awards ceremony.[195] In June 2016, the Human Rights Campaign also released a video in tribute to the victims of the 2016 Orlando gay nightclub shooting.[196][197]

In April 2012 she became a contributing editor of Seventeen magazine, describing her personal struggles to its female teenage audience.[78] In October Lovato was named the ambassador of Mean Stinks, a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.[198] In May 2013 she was cited for her dedication as a mentor to teens and young adults with mental-health problems at a National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in Washington.[199] In late June 2013 Lovato announced the creation of the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program, named for her late father, to pay treatment costs for mentally-ill patients.[200] On December 23, 2011, Lovato posted a message on Twitter criticizing her former network for airing episodes of Shake It Up and So Random! in which characters joked about eating disorders. Disney Channel publicity officials quickly took action, apologizing to Lovato and removing the episodes from the network's broadcast and video on demand sources after additional criticism (following Lovato's post) on the network's public-relations account.[201] Lovato identifies as a feminist.[202] She spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia about raising awareness for mental health.[203] In June 2016, Lovato was among the artists that signed an open letter to stop gun violence, created by Billboard.[204]

Awards and nominations

Since the start of her career, Lovato has been nominated for and won numerous awards. She has won awards at the MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and has won fourteen Teen Choice Awards. She has been nominated for a Grammy award, and holds a Guinness World Record.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience Herself Concert film
2012 Demi Lovato: Stay Strong Documentary
2017 Smurfs: The Lost Village Smurfette (voice)[205]
2017 Charming Lenore (voice)[206]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002–2004 Barney & Friends Angela Main role
2006 Prison Break Danielle Curtin Episode: "First Down"
2007–2008 As the Bell Rings Charlotte Adams Lead role (11 episodes)
2007 Just Jordan Nicole Episode: "Slippery When Wet"
2008 Camp Rock Mitchie Torres Television film
2009–2011 Sonny with a Chance Allison "Sonny" Munroe Lead role
2009 Princess Protection Program Princess Rosalinda Maria Montoya Fiore /
Rosie Gonzalez
Television film
2010 Grey's Anatomy Hayley May Episode: "Shiny Happy People"
2010 Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Mitchie Torres Television film
2012 Punk'd Herself Episode: "Nick Cannon"
2012–2013 The X Factor Herself (judge)
2013–2014 Glee Dani 4 episodes
2014 Matador Party Guest Uncredited;
Episode: "Quid Go Pro"
2015 From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series Maia 2 episodes

Discography

Concert tours

Publications

  • 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

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