Career Timeline of Demi Lovato: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Demi Lovato, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career on Barney & Friends before gaining wider recognition on the Disney Channel, particularly for her role as Mitchie Torres in the Camp Rock movies. Her debut single, "This Is Me," featuring Joe Jonas, achieved significant success, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2009: Named Honorary Ambassador of Education by APFED
In May 2009, Demi Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders.
2009: Recorded "Send It On" for Disney's Friends for Change
In 2009, Demi Lovato recorded the theme song "Send It On" with the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez for Disney's Friends for Change program. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 20, and its proceeds were directed to environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
2009: Here We Go Again album topped Billboard 200
In 2009, when she was 16, Demi Lovato's album Here We Go Again debuted atop the Billboard 200, making her one of the eleven artists of all time who topped the chart before turning 18.
January 2010: Public-service announcement for Voto Latino
In January 2010, Demi Lovato was featured in a public-service announcement for Voto Latino to promote the organization's "Be Counted" campaign ahead of the 2010 United States census.
March 2010: Recorded "Make a Wave" for charity
In March 2010, Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas recorded the song "Make a Wave" for charity.
October 2010: Spokesperson for PACER and appearance on America's Next Top Model
In October 2010, Demi Lovato served as spokesperson for the anti-bullying organization PACER and appeared on America's Next Top Model to speak out against bullying.
November 1, 2010: Withdraws from tour and enters treatment
On November 1, 2010, Demi Lovato withdrew from the Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert tour, and entered a treatment facility for "physical and emotional issues" after punching a backup dancer.
April 2011: Becomes contributing editor for Seventeen magazine
In April 2011, Demi Lovato became a contributing editor for Seventeen magazine, writing an article about her struggles.
December 2011: Condemns Disney Channel for episodes joking about eating disorders
In December 2011, Demi Lovato condemned the Disney Channel for airing episodes of Shake It Up and So Random! that included characters joking about eating disorders, leading to the episodes being removed.
March 2012: Demi Lovato: Stay Strong documentary airs on MTV
In March 2012, MTV aired a documentary, Demi Lovato: Stay Strong, about her rehab and recovery journey.
April 2012: Contributing editor of Seventeen magazine
In April 2012, Demi Lovato became a contributing editor of Seventeen magazine, describing her personal struggles to its female teenage readers.
September 2012: Ambassador of Mean Stinks
In September 2012, Demi Lovato was named the ambassador of Mean Stinks, a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.
2012: Performs on American Idol while hungover
Demi Lovato referenced a 2012 performance on American Idol where she was severely hungover, stating that her drug and alcohol addiction was impacting her ability to perform live and promote her Unbroken album.
2012: Judge and Mentor on The X Factor and new single announcement
In 2012, Demi Lovato became a judge and mentor on the second season of The X Factor and announced a new single to be released by December after a pre-show performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2012: Youngest X Factor judge
In 2012, Demi Lovato became the youngest X Factor judge in the show's history.
May 14, 2013: Release of "Demi" album
On May 14, 2013, Demi Lovato's fourth studio album, "Demi", was released. It featured synthpop and bubblegum pop influences, received positive reviews, and debuted at number three in the US, marking Lovato's best-selling debut week.
May 2013: Cited for dedication to mentoring teens at National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
In May 2013, Demi Lovato was cited for her dedication to mentoring 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.
June 2013: Celebrates appeal of the Defense of Marriage Act
In June 2013, Demi Lovato celebrated the appeal of the Defense of Marriage Act on social media.
August 2013: Traveled to Kenya for 21st birthday with Free the Children
In August 2013, Demi Lovato traveled to Kenya for her 21st birthday to participate in a program of the international charity organization Free the Children.
September 29, 2013: Announcement of Neon Lights Tour
On September 29, 2013, Demi Lovato announced her Neon Lights Tour, which included a Canadian leg.
2013: Re-recording of "Heart Attack"
Demi Lovato released a rock version with re-recorded vocals of her 2013 song "Heart Attack" on March 24, 2023, after performing it on tour.
2013: Topped The New York Times Best Selling Authors list
In 2013, Demi Lovato topped the list of The New York Times Best Selling Authors.
February 9, 2014: Start of Neon Lights Tour
On February 9, 2014, Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour began.
March 2014: Final appearance on Glee
In March 2014, Demi Lovato made her final appearance on Glee, where she played Dani, a New York-based artist.
May 2014: Lead performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of the LA Pride Parade
In May 2014, Demi Lovato was named lead performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of the LA Pride Parade, where she later filmed the music video for "Really Don't Care".
May 18, 2014: "Somebody to You" featuring Demi Lovato released as single
On May 18, 2014, "Somebody to You" featuring Demi Lovato, was released as the fourth single from The Vamps' debut album, Meet the Vamps.
November 2014: Opening for Enrique Iglesias and collaboration with Nick Jonas
In November 2014, Demi Lovato opened the UK shows on Enrique Iglesias' Sex and Love Tour and collaborated with Nick Jonas on the song "Avalanche" from his self-titled album.
2014: Face of Skechers footwear brand and partnered with Shazam
In 2014, Demi Lovato was the face of the Skechers footwear brand and partnered with Shazam on the Demi World Tour. She also launched her skincare line Devonne by Demi in December of the same year.
May 2015: Starting Safehouse Records
In May 2015, Demi Lovato, along with Nick Jonas and Phil McIntyre, started Safehouse Records, an "artist-centric" record label in partnership with Island Records.
July 1, 2015: Release of "Cool for the Summer"
On July 1, 2015, Demi Lovato released "Cool for the Summer" as the lead single from her fifth studio album. It gained attention for its bi-curious theme and achieved commercial success.
September 18, 2015: Release of "Confident"
On September 18, 2015, Demi Lovato released the title track "Confident" as the second single from her album. It peaked at number 21 on the Hot 100.
October 2015: Musical guest on Saturday Night Live and featured on Fall Out Boy's song
In October 2015, Demi Lovato performed as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live and was featured on the re-release of Fall Out Boy's song "Irresistible".
October 16, 2015: Release of the album Confident
On October 16, 2015, Demi Lovato's fifth album, Confident, was released and was later nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
October 22, 2015: Release of music video for "Waitin for You"
On October 22, 2015, Demi Lovato released the music video for her R&B-infused song "Waitin for You" featuring rapper Sirah.
October 26, 2015: Announcement of Future Now Tour with Nick Jonas
On October 26, 2015, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas announced that they would be touring together on the Future Now Tour.
2015: Initial investor of CORE Hydration
Demi Lovato was an initial investor of CORE Hydration after first discovering the brand in 2015.
2015: Face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality
In 2015, Demi Lovato became the face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality.
2015: Brand ambassador of N.Y.C. New York Color and promoted Tampax
In 2015, Demi Lovato became the first-ever brand ambassador of the makeup brand N.Y.C. New York Color and promoted The Radiant Collection for Tampax for "empowering females of all ages to stay fearless and wear what they want anytime of the month."
2015: Honored with the Rulebreaker Award at Billboard Women in Music event
In 2015, Demi Lovato was honored with the Rulebreaker Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.
March 21, 2016: Release of Stone Cold
On March 21, 2016, "Stone Cold" was released as the third and final single from Demi Lovato's album Confident.
June 2016: Participates in video honoring victims of Orlando nightclub shooting
In June 2016, Demi Lovato participated in a video released by the Human Rights Campaign honoring the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
June 2016: Partnered with Tidal to livestream Future Now Tour
In June 2016, Demi Lovato partnered with streaming service Tidal to livestream the first date of her Future Now Tour with Nick Jonas.
June 2016: Signed open letter urging gun reform
In June 2016, Demi Lovato signed an open letter from Billboard urging gun reform.
July 1, 2016: Release of "Body Say"
On July 1, 2016, Demi Lovato released a new single titled "Body Say" to promote her tour.
2016: GLAAD Vanguard Award and Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Demi Lovato was awarded a GLAAD Vanguard Award at the 27th GLAAD Media Awards for her activism in the LGBT rights movement. That year, she was also named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.
2016: Speech at Democratic National Convention focused on mental health
In 2016, Demi Lovato's speech at the Democratic National Convention focused on raising awareness for mental health.
January 2017: Returned to Kenya with We Movement
In January 2017, Demi Lovato returned to Kenya with We Movement to work with women and children.
February 2017: Executive-produced Beyond Silence documentary
In February 2017, Demi Lovato executive-produced the documentary "Beyond Silence", which focuses on individuals and their experiences with mental illnesses.
March 2017: Featured in Cheat Codes' song "No Promises"
In March 2017, Demi Lovato was featured in Cheat Codes' song "No Promises".
March 2017: Donated to charities specializing in animal, LGBT, and adoption rights
In March 2017, as a celebration of her five-year anniversary of sobriety, Demi Lovato donated money to Los Angeles-based charities specializing in animal, LGBT, and adoption rights.
May 8, 2017: Collaboration with Fabletics to support Girl Up
On May 8, 2017, Demi Lovato announced a collaboration with sportswear line Fabletics to support the United Nations' initiative, Girl Up.
May 2017: Partners with Fabletics for Girl Up campaign
In May 2017, Demi Lovato partnered with Fabletics to create a limited edition activewear collection for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign to fund programs for "the world's most marginalized adolescent girls".
June 2017: Featured in Jax Jones's "Instruction"
In June 2017, Demi Lovato was featured on Jax Jones's "Instruction" along with Stefflon Don.
July 2017: Release of "Sorry Not Sorry"
In July 2017, Demi Lovato released "Sorry Not Sorry" as the lead single from her sixth studio album. It became her highest-charting song in New Zealand, the United States and Australia.
August 2017: Donated to Hurricane Harvey relief
In August 2017, Demi Lovato donated $50000 to Hurricane Harvey relief and started fund with Nick Jonas, DNCE, and her then-manager Phil McIntyre.
September 2017: Named Global Citizen ambassador for mental health advocacy
In September 2017, Demi Lovato was named a Global Citizen ambassador for championing the mental health of thousands of children displaced within Iraq and other communities.
November 2017: Release of "Échame la Culpa" with Luis Fonsi
In November 2017, Demi Lovato released the single "Échame la Culpa" with Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi.
2017: Became a brand ambassador for JBL
In 2017, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the JBL audio company.
2017: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People list
In 2017, Time included Demi Lovato on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
2017: Reveals continued struggles with addiction in YouTube documentary
In her 2017 YouTube documentary Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated, Demi Lovato revealed that her treatment at Timberline Knolls had not been entirely successful, stating that she still struggled with alcoholism and a cocaine addiction in the year following her stint in the treatment center. She admitted that she was under the influence of cocaine while being interviewed about her sobriety for Demi Lovato: Stay Strong.
2017: Activewear collections with Fabletics and performed at Bulgari dinner
Since 2017, Demi Lovato has released activewear collections with the women's athleisure brand Fabletics to raise money for organizations such as United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign and COVID-19 relief efforts. Also in 2017, she performed at a dinner hosted by the jewelry company Bulgari to celebrate the opening of the brand's Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City.
February 2018: Tell Me You Love Me World Tour began
In February 2018, Demi Lovato embarked on her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour.
March 2018: Performed at March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally
In March 2018, Demi Lovato performed at the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C.
March 24, 2018: Performance at March for Our Lives rally
On March 24, 2018, Demi Lovato performed at the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C.
June 21, 2018: Releases the single "Sober"
On June 21, 2018, Demi Lovato released the single "Sober" in which she revealed she had relapsed after six years of sobriety.
2018: Brand ambassador for Ember and starred in CORE Hydration campaign
In 2018, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the mug company Ember and starred in CORE Hydration's "Finding Balance" campaign; she had become an initial investor of CORE Hydration after first discovering the brand in 2015.
May 11, 2019: Signed with Scooter Braun
On May 11, 2019, Demi Lovato revealed she had signed with a new manager, Scooter Braun.
August 2019: Appearance in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
In August 2019, it was revealed that Demi Lovato would appear in "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga", a Netflix original film.
2019: Ranked as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s decade by Billboard
In 2019, Billboard ranked Demi Lovato as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s decade.
2019: Dior used "Only Forever" and "Confident" to promote "Dior Forever" makeup collection
In 2019, Dior used Demi Lovato's song "Only Forever" from the album Tell Me You Love Me in a series of commercials and social media posts to promote the brand's "Dior Forever" makeup collection; the brand later used Lovato's song "Confident" in March 2021 to promote a new "Dior Forever" foundation in a series of social media campaigns.
January 2020: Performance of "Anyone" at the Grammy Awards
In January 2020, Demi Lovato made her first musical appearance since her hiatus with a performance of the single "Anyone" at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
February 2, 2020: Performance at Super Bowl LIV
On February 2, 2020, Demi Lovato performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV.
April 2020: Joins mental health campaign in support of Irish charity SpunOut.i.e.
In April 2020, Demi Lovato joined a mental health campaign in support of Irish charity SpunOut.i.e. to launch The Mental Health Fund which is raising money for mental health support.
May 2020: Condemned police brutality and supported Black Lives Matter
In May 2020, Demi Lovato condemned police brutality and the officers responsible for the murder of George Floyd and the shooting of Breonna Taylor. She shared resources to support the Black Lives Matter movement and black-owned businesses and denounced white privilege.
June 2020: Activewear collection pledged proceeds to COVID-19 relief
Demi Lovato's second limited edition activewear collection with Fabletics, released in June 2020, pledged up to $125,000 in proceeds to COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts.
June 26, 2020: Release of Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
On June 26, 2020, the film "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" was released, featuring Demi Lovato.
August 28, 2020: Release of "Lonely Hearts" remix
On August 28, 2020, a remix of "Lonely Hearts" by JoJo featuring Demi Lovato was released.
September 2020: Mental Health Spokesperson for Talkspace
Since September 2020, Demi Lovato has served as a Mental Health Spokesperson for the online and mobile therapy company Talkspace.
September 30, 2020: Release of "Still Have Me"
On September 30, 2020, Demi Lovato released "Still Have Me" via Twitter, which was later released on digital platforms.
November 15, 2020: Hosted 46th People's Choice Awards
On November 15, 2020, Demi Lovato hosted the 46th People's Choice Awards.
2020: Performance at Super Bowl LIV
In 2020, Demi Lovato was lauded for her performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV.
February 4, 2021: Release of "What Other People Say"
On February 4, 2021, Demi Lovato released "What Other People Say", a collaboration with Sam Fischer.
March 2021: Premiere of "Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil" Documentary Series
In March 2021, "Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil," a four-part documentary series about Demi Lovato's life, premiered on YouTube. The series was directed by Michael D. Ratner and showcased her personal and musical journey over the past three years.
March 2021: Dior used 'Confident' to promote foundation
In March 2021, Dior used Demi Lovato's song "Confident" to promote a new "Dior Forever" foundation in a series of social media campaigns.
April 1, 2021: Release of "Met Him Last Night"
On April 1, 2021, Demi Lovato released the song "Met Him Last Night".
April 2, 2021: Release of "Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over" Album
On April 2, 2021, Demi Lovato released her seventh studio album, "Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over". She called the album the unofficial soundtrack to her documentary. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
May 19, 2021: Launch of "4D with Demi Lovato" Podcast Series
On May 19, 2021, Demi Lovato launched a podcast series titled "4D with Demi Lovato", with new episodes released every Wednesday, featuring guests such as Chelsea Handler and Jane Fonda.
July 30, 2021: Release of "The Demi Lovato Show" on The Roku Channel
On July 30, 2021, "The Demi Lovato Show", a talk show hosted by Demi Lovato, was released on The Roku Channel. It features conversations between Lovato and guests, exploring topics like activism and social media.
August 20, 2021: Release of "Melon Cake" Music Video
On August 20, 2021, Demi Lovato released the music video for her song "Melon Cake".
September 2021: Performed at the Greek Theatre for Global Citizen Live
In September 2021, Demi Lovato performed at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to raise awareness of the different crises that the world is going through and promote global unity, as part of the Global Citizen Live organization.
September 17, 2021: Release of "Breakdown" Featuring Lovato
On September 17, 2021, G-Eazy released "Breakdown" featuring Demi Lovato as the second single from his album These Things Happen Too.
November 2021: Launched Demi Wand and celebrity ambassador for Gaia, Inc.
In November 2021, Demi Lovato announced the launch of her own vibrator, named Demi Wand, in partnership with Bellesa. The same month, she became Gaia, Inc.'s first celebrity ambassador; this endorsement attracted criticism from fans and the media due to the contents of the platform, which are widely described as promoting conspiracy theories.
June 10, 2022: Release of "Skin of My Teeth"
On June 10, 2022, Demi Lovato released "Skin of My Teeth", the lead single from her forthcoming album.
August 19, 2022: Release of "Holy Fvck" Album
On August 19, 2022, Demi Lovato released her eighth studio album, "Holy Fvck". The album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200.
November 2022: End of Holy Fvck Tour
In November 2022, Demi Lovato concluded the Holy Fvck Tour, which supported her album of the same name and included 34 shows across North and South America.
March 3, 2023: Release of "Still Alive"
On March 3, 2023, Demi Lovato released "Still Alive", the lead single for the soundtrack to the film Scream VI. The song was later nominated for an MTV Movie & TV Award.
September 10, 2023: Performance on "The Masked Singer"
On September 10, 2023, Demi Lovato performed as "Anonymouse" in the "Kickoff Show" for the tenth season of The Masked Singer.
September 15, 2023: Release of "Revamped" Album
On September 15, 2023, Demi Lovato's first remix album, "Revamped", was released, featuring ten re-recorded songs in rock format. The album received positive reviews.
December 8, 2023: Premiere of "A Very Demi Holiday Special"
On December 8, 2023, Demi Lovato executive produced and hosted "A Very Demi Holiday Special", which featured celebrity guest appearances and premiered on Roku.
December 2023: Supported UN Human Rights' climate change campaign
In December 2023, Demi Lovato voiced her support for United Nations Human Rights' climate change campaign, urging leaders to work towards climate justice, in tandem with the COP28 conference.
March 2024: Brand ambassador for Xeomin
In March 2024, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for and celebrity partner of Xeomin, a neurotoxic injectable filler by Merz Aesthetics.
May 17, 2024: Feature on "Papa Was a Rolling Stone"
On May 17, 2024, Demi Lovato was featured on a blues cover of "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" with Slash, from his second solo album Orgy of the Damned.
September 17, 2024: Release of "Child Star" Documentary
On September 17, 2024, the documentary film "Child Star", co-directed and starring Demi Lovato, was released on Hulu. The film features interviews with former child stars and examines the challenges of growing up in the spotlight.
September 26, 2024: Joined Gavin Newsom to sign child digital content creator protection bills
On September 26, 2024, Demi Lovato joined governor of California Gavin Newsom as he signed two bills into law that expand on the Coogan Law and offer new financial protections to child digital content creators. She described the legislation as "essentially the Coogan Law for the digital age".
October 2024: Performed at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala
In October 2024, Demi Lovato performed at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala, which raises funds to support the hospital.
October 2024: Lovato's Next Studio Album
In October 2024, Demi Lovato revealed that she was working on her next studio album, describing it as "not rock at all" and featuring love and sexy songs.
June 7, 2025: Premiere of "Tow" at Tribeca Festival
On June 7, 2025, Demi Lovato starred in the Stephanie Laing-directed film "Tow", which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and received positive reviews. She played a homeless pregnant woman named Nova.
August 1, 2025: Release of "Fast"
On August 1, 2025, Demi Lovato released "Fast" as the lead single off her ninth album.
October 10, 2025: Release of "Kiss"
On October 10, 2025, Demi Lovato released "Kiss", the third single from her upcoming album It's Not That Deep.
October 25, 2025: Performance at Hollywood Palladium
On October 25, 2025, Demi Lovato performed in a one-night-only show at the Hollywood Palladium to promote her album, It's Not That Deep.
2025: Ranked number 52 on Billboard's 'Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century' list
Billboard ranked Demi Lovato at number 52 on its 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
March 31, 2026: Release of Cookbook "One Plate at a Time"
Demi Lovato is expected to release her cookbook, "One Plate at a Time", on March 31, 2026. It will be published by Flatiron Books, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers.
April 8, 2026: Start of "It's Not That Deep Tour"
Demi Lovato is set to begin the It's Not That Deep Tour on April 8, 2026, in support of her ninth album.
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