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 who gained prominence through Disney Channel. She began her career on Barney & Friends and later starred in As the Bell Rings. Her breakthrough role was as Mitchie Torres in the Camp Rock films, with her debut single "This Is Me," a duet with Joe Jonas, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2009: Honorary Ambassador of Education
In May 2009, Demi Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders.
2009: "Send It On" Theme Song Recording
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 Debut
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: Voto Latino Public-Service Announcement
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: "Make a Wave" Charity Song Recording
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: Withdrawal from Jonas Brothers Tour and Entering Rehab
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: Contributing Editor for Seventeen Magazine
In April 2011, Demi Lovato became a contributing editor for Seventeen magazine, where she penned an article about her struggles.
December 2011: Condemnation of Disney Channel Episodes
In December 2011, Demi Lovato condemned the Disney Channel for airing episodes of Shake It Up and So Random! with jokes about eating disorders, leading to their removal.
March 2012: MTV Documentary: Demi Lovato: Stay Strong
In March 2012, MTV aired a documentary, Demi Lovato: Stay Strong, about her rehab and recovery.
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: Judge and mentor on The X Factor
In 2012, Demi Lovato became a judge and mentor on the second season of The X Factor, earning a reported salary of one million dollars, joining Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, and L.A. Reid. Also in August 2012, Lovato announced a single release by December after a pre-show performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. On December 24, 2012, she released "Angels Among Us" on YouTube as a tribute to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims.
2012: Youngest X Factor Judge
In 2012, Demi Lovato became the youngest X Factor judge in the show's history.
2012: Severely Hungover Performance on American Idol
In 2012, Demi Lovato had a severely hungover performance on American Idol, which she attributed to her drug and alcohol addiction impacting her ability to perform live.
May 14, 2013: Release of Demi Album
On May 14, 2013, Demi Lovato's fourth studio album, Demi, was released, featuring synthpop and bubblegum pop influences. The album debuted at number three in the US, selling 110,000 copies in its first week, and achieved international success, charting in the top ten in New Zealand, Spain, and the UK. The album has been certified Gold in the US.
May 2013: Cited for Mentoring Teens with Mental Health Problems
In May 2013, Demi Lovato was cited for her dedication to mentoring teens with mental health problems at a National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
June 2013: Celebration of Defense of Marriage Act Appeal
In June 2013, Demi Lovato celebrated the appeal of the Defense of Marriage Act on social media.
August 2013: Kenya Trip 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, including a Canadian leg, which began on February 9, 2014, and ended on May 17.
2013: The New York Times Best Selling Author
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 started. The tour had been announced on September 29, 2013 and included a Canadian leg. The tour ended on May 17.
March 2014: Final appearance in Glee
In March 2014, Demi Lovato made her final appearance on Glee, where she played Dani, a struggling New York-based artist. Also, while on The X Factor, her final act (Rion Paige) finished fifth.
May 2014: Lead Performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of LA Pride Parade
In May 2014, Demi Lovato was named lead performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of the LA Pride Parade.
May 18, 2014: "Somebody to You" release
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
In 2014, Demi Lovato was the face of the Skechers footwear brand. She also partnered with Shazam on the Demi World Tour in 2014 and launched her skincare line Devonne by Demi in December of the same year.
May 2015: Announcement of Safehouse Records
In May 2015, Billboard announced Demi Lovato was starting an "artist-centric" record label, Safehouse Records, as co-founder and co-owner, in partnership with Nick Jonas and Phil McIntyre. The label would form a collaborative arrangement with Island Records, and Lovato's fifth studio album, Confident, would be released through the new venture.
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. The song peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100, reached the top ten in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and was certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.
September 18, 2015: Release of "Confident" Single
On September 18, 2015, Demi Lovato released the title track "Confident" as the album's second single. It peaked at number 21 on the Hot 100, topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, and was later certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA.
October 2015: Saturday Night Live performance and feature on Fall Out Boy's "Irresistible"
In October 2015, Demi Lovato performed as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Lovato was also featured on the re-release of "Irresistible", the fourth single from Fall Out Boy's sixth studio album American Beauty/American Psycho.
October 16, 2015: Release of Confident Album
On October 16, 2015, Demi Lovato's fifth album, Confident, was released and later nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 98,000 album units in its first week, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
October 22, 2015: Release of "Waitin for You" music video
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
On October 26, 2015, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas announced that they would be touring together on the Future Now Tour to further promote Confident, with shows in North America and Europe.
2015: Discovery of CORE Hydration
Demi Lovato discovered the brand CORE Hydration in 2015 and later became an initial investor.
2015: Face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality
In 2015, Demi Lovato became the face of the Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality.
2015: Brand Ambassador for N.Y.C. New York Color
In 2015, Demi Lovato became the first-ever brand ambassador of the makeup brand N.Y.C. New York Color. That year, Lovato 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: Billboard Women in Music Rulebreaker Award
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 Confident by Demi Lovato.
June 2016: Participation in Human Rights Campaign Video
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: Future Now Tour Livestream on Tidal
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: Billboard 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 and was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.
2016: Speech at Democratic National Convention
In 2016, Demi Lovato's speech at the Democratic National Convention focused on raising awareness for mental health.
January 2017: Kenya Trip with We Movement
In January 2017, Demi Lovato returned to Kenya with We Movement to work with women and children.
February 2017: Executive Production of Beyond Silence
In February 2017, Demi Lovato executive-produced a documentary, Beyond Silence, focusing on mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety.
March 2017: Featured in "No Promises"
In March 2017, Demi Lovato was featured in Cheat Codes' song "No Promises".
March 2017: Donation to Los Angeles Charities
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
On May 8, 2017, Demi Lovato announced a collaboration with sportswear line Fabletics to support the United Nations' initiative, Girl Up.
May 2017: Partnership 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.
June 2017: Featured in "Instruction"
In June 2017, Demi Lovato was featured in 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, which became her highest-charting song in New Zealand and the United States at number six as well as Australia at number eight. It also became her best-selling single in the US with a 5x Platinum certification by the RIAA.
August 2017: Hurricane Harvey Relief Donation
In August 2017, Demi Lovato donated $50000 to Hurricane Harvey relief and started a fund with Nick Jonas, DNCE, and her then-manager Phil McIntyre.
September 2017: Global Citizen Ambassador
In September 2017, Demi Lovato was named a Global Citizen ambassador for championing the mental health of children displaced within Iraq and other communities.
November 2017: Release of "Échame la Culpa"
In November 2017, Demi Lovato released the single "Échame la Culpa" with Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi.
2017: Brand Ambassador for JBL
In 2017, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the JBL audio company.
2017: Release of YouTube Documentary
In 2017, Demi Lovato revealed in her YouTube documentary Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated that she still struggled with addiction after her treatment at Timberline Knolls.
2017: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2017, Time included Demi Lovato on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
2017: Activewear Collections with Fabletics and Bulgari Dinner Performance
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
In February 2018, Demi Lovato embarked on her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour.
March 2018: 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
On March 24, 2018, Demi Lovato performed at the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C.
June 21, 2018: Release of "Sober" Single
On June 21, 2018, Demi Lovato released the single "Sober", revealing that she had relapsed after six years of sobriety.
2018: Brand Ambassador for Ember and CORE Hydration Investor
In 2018, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the mug company Ember and starred in CORE Hydration's "Finding Balance" campaign, having become an initial investor of CORE Hydration after discovering the brand in 2015.
May 11, 2019: Signing with Scooter Braun
On May 11, 2019, Demi Lovato revealed she had signed with a new manager, Scooter Braun, expressing excitement for the next chapter.
August 2019: Appearance in Eurovision Song Contest film
In August 2019, it was revealed that Demi Lovato would appear in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, a Netflix original film. Also, later in August 2019, Lovato revealed her return to television with a recurring guest role in the final season of the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, where she played Will's surrogate.
2019: Billboard's Most Successful Artists of the 2010s
In 2019, Billboard ranked Demi Lovato as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s decade.
2019: Dior Commercials Featuring "Only Forever"
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.
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 single "Anyone" at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The song, which was recorded four days prior to her 2018 drug overdose, was released on iTunes immediately after.
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: Mental Health Campaign with 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: Condemnation of Police Brutality
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: Fabletics Collection for COVID-19 Relief
In June 2020, Demi Lovato's second limited edition activewear collection with Fabletics 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, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, a Netflix original film starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, was released, marking Demi Lovato's first acting appearance since her guest role on Glee in 2013 and her first film role since Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010).
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, and the song was later released on digital platforms.
November 15, 2020: Hosting the People's Choice Awards
On November 15, 2020, Demi Lovato hosted the 46th People's Choice Awards.
2020: Appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
In 2020, Demi Lovato appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, elaborating on how her struggles with bulimia contributed to her drug overdose in 2018.
March 2021: Dior Commercials Featuring "Confident"
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 2, 2021: Release of Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over album
On April 2, 2021, Demi Lovato's seventh studio album, "Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over," was released, serving as the unofficial soundtrack to her documentary. The album featured collaborations with Ariana Grande, Noah Cyrus, and Saweetie.
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. The podcast featured guests like 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. The show featured conversations between Lovato and guests exploring various topics.
September 2021: Global Citizen Live Performance
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, American rapper G-Eazy released "Breakdown" featuring Demi Lovato as the second single from his album These Things Happen Too.
November 2021: Launch of Demi Wand and Endorsement of 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.
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 was preceded by the singles "Substance" and "29".
November 2022: End of Holy Fvck Tour
In November 2022, Demi Lovato concluded the Holy Fvck Tour, which included 34 shows in North America and South America, in support of her Holy Fvck album.
March 3, 2023: Release of "Still Alive"
On March 3, 2023, Demi Lovato released "Still Alive", the lead single for the soundtrack to the slasher film Scream VI.
September 15, 2023: Release of Revamped remix album
On September 15, 2023, Demi Lovato released her first remix album, Revamped, comprising ten re-recordings of previous songs in rock format. The album received positive reviews.
December 8, 2023: Premiere of A Very Demi Holiday Special
On December 8, 2023, A Very Demi Holiday Special, executive produced and hosted by Demi Lovato, premiered on Roku, featuring celebrity guest appearances.
December 2023: Support for 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: Featured on "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" cover
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 Hulu
On September 17, 2024, Child Star, a documentary film co-directed by and starring Demi Lovato, was released on Hulu. The film explores the experiences of former child stars.
September 26, 2024: Signing of 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: Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala Performance
In October 2024, Demi Lovato performed at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala, which raises funds to support the hospital.
October 2024: Lovato reveals working on 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 full of love songs and sexy songs.
May 2025: Record Sales Worldwide
As of May 2025, Demi Lovato has sold over 30 million records worldwide.
June 7, 2025: Premiere of Tow at Tribeca Festival
On June 7, 2025, Demi Lovato starred in Tow, which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and received positive reviews. She played Nova, a homeless pregnant woman.
August 1, 2025: Release of "Fast" single
On August 1, 2025, Demi Lovato released "Fast" as the lead single off her ninth album.
October 10, 2025: Release of "Kiss" single
On October 10, 2025, Demi Lovato released "Kiss", the third single from her album It's Not That Deep.
October 25, 2025: One-night show 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: Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century
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.
April 13, 2026: Start of It's Not That Deep Tour
Demi Lovato is scheduled to begin the It's Not That Deep Tour on April 13, 2026, in support of her album of the same name.
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