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.
Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is a versatile American entertainer, recognized as a singer, songwriter, and actress. Lovato began their career on Barney & Friends before gaining wider attention in the Disney Channel's As the Bell Rings. A breakthrough role came with the musical television film Camp Rock and its sequel, where Lovato played Mitchie Torres. The soundtrack's "This Is Me," a debut single and duet, became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2009: Honorary Ambassador of Education by American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders
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, with proceeds directed to environmental charities.
2009: "Here We Go Again" debuted atop Billboard 200
In 2009, when Demi Lovato was 16, her 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: Featured in Voto Latino PSA
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: Withdrawal from Jonas Brothers Tour and Entering 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, Alex Welch, and being convinced by her family and management team that she needed help.
April 2011: Contributing Editor for Seventeen Magazine
In April 2011, Demi Lovato became a contributing editor for Seventeen magazine, where she penned an article describing 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! in which characters joked about eating disorders, leading to the network issuing an apology and removing the episodes.
March 2012: Demi Lovato: Stay Strong Documentary Airs on MTV
In March 2012, MTV aired a documentary titled Demi Lovato: Stay Strong, which chronicled 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 Campaign
In September 2012, Demi Lovato was named the ambassador of Mean Stinks, a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.
2012: The X Factor Judge and Mentor, "Angels Among Us" Release
In 2012, Demi Lovato became a judge and mentor on the second season of The X Factor. In August 2012, at the Minnesota State Fair, Lovato announced plans to release a single by December after performing at the MTV Video Music Awards. On December 24, 2012, she released a video of herself singing "Angels Among Us" dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
2012: Youngest X Factor judge
In 2012, Demi Lovato became the youngest X Factor judge in the show's history.
2012: Performance on American Idol While Hungover
In 2012, Demi Lovato's drug and alcohol addiction began to impact her ability to perform live and promote her Unbroken album, referencing a performance on American Idol where she was severely hungover.
May 14, 2013: Release of Demi
On May 14, 2013, Demi Lovato's fourth studio album, Demi, was released. The album, featuring synthpop and bubblegum pop influences, debuted at number three in the US with first-week sales of 110,000 copies, marking her best-selling debut week. It also achieved international success, charting in the top ten in New Zealand, Spain, and the UK and was 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 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: 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: Volunteered in Kenya 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: Neon Lights Tour Announcement
On September 29, 2013, Demi Lovato announced her Neon Lights Tour, which included a Canadian leg.
2013: New York Times Best Seller Author
Demi Lovato was named the #1 The New York Times Best Seller Author of 2013.
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 in the fifth season of Glee, where she played Dani.
May 2014: Lead Performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of LA Pride Parade
In May 2014, Demi Lovato was named the 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" 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 and Partnered with Shazam
In 2014, Demi Lovato was the face of Skechers footwear brand and partnered with Shazam on the Demi World Tour. Lovato also launched her skincare line Devonne by Demi in December of the same year.
May 2015: Founding of Safehouse Records
In May 2015, Demi Lovato co-founded Safehouse Records, an "artist-centric" new record label, in partnership with Nick Jonas and Phil McIntyre. The label formed part of a collaborative arrangement with Island record label.
July 1, 2015: "Cool for the Summer" Release
On July 1, 2015, Demi Lovato released "Cool for the Summer" as the lead single from her fifth studio album. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100.
September 18, 2015: "Confident" Release
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 and topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
October 2015: Saturday Night Live Performance
In October 2015, Demi Lovato performed as the musical guest on an episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live.
October 16, 2015: Release of Confident
On October 16, 2015, Demi Lovato's fifth album, Confident, was released, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200. The album was later nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
October 22, 2015: "Waitin for You" Music Video Release
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: Future Now Tour Announcement
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: Initial investor in CORE Hydration
Demi Lovato became 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 the Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality.
2015: Brand ambassador for N.Y.C. New York Color and Tampax
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: Honored with Rulebreaker Award
In 2015, Demi Lovato was honored with the Rulebreaker Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.
March 21, 2016: "Stone Cold" Release
On March 21, 2016, "Stone Cold" was released as the third and final single from Confident.
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: Partnered with Tidal to livestream 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: "Body Say" Release
On July 1, 2016, Demi Lovato released a new single titled "Body Say" to promote her tour.
2016: Speech at Democratic National Convention
Demi Lovato's speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention focused on raising awareness for mental health.
2016: Awarded GLAAD Vanguard Award and named to 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: GLAAD Vanguard Award and Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Demi Lovato was honored with the GLAAD Vanguard Award for her support of the rights of the LGBT community. Lovato was also named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category in 2016.
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 Production of Beyond Silence
In February 2017, Demi Lovato executive-produced a documentary, Beyond Silence, which follows three individuals and their experiences with mental illnesses.
March 2017: Donated to Los Angeles charities
In March 2017, Demi Lovato donated money to Los Angeles-based charities specializing in animal, LGBT, and adoption rights, celebrating her five-year anniversary of sobriety.
March 2017: Featured in Cheat Codes' "No Promises"
In March 2017, Demi Lovato was featured in Cheat Codes' song "No Promises".
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 to fund programs for "the world's most marginalized adolescent girls".
June 2017: Featured in Jax Jones's "Instruction"
In June 2017, Demi Lovato featured in Jax Jones's "Instruction" along with Stefflon Don.
July 2017: "Sorry Not Sorry" Release
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 and the United States, peaking at number six in both countries, and also reached number eight in Australia.
August 2017: Donated to Hurricane Harvey relief
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: Named Global Citizen Ambassador
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.
October 2017: Documentary and Tour Announcement
In October 2017, Demi Lovato released Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated on YouTube, a documentary focusing on her career and personal struggles. Also in October 2017, Lovato announced the North American leg of her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour.
November 2017: "Échame la Culpa" Release
In November 2017, Demi Lovato released the single "Échame la Culpa" with Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi.
2017: Brand ambassador for JBL audio
In 2017, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the JBL audio company.
2017: Release of YouTube Documentary Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated
In her 2017 YouTube documentary Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated, Demi Lovato revealed that her treatment at Timberline Knolls had not been entirely successful and admitted to struggling with alcoholism and a cocaine addiction in the year following her stint in the treatment center.
2017: Released 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.
2017: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People list
Time included Demi Lovato on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in 2017.
February 2018: Tell Me You Love Me World Tour Commencement
In February 2018, Demi Lovato's Tell Me You Love Me World Tour commenced.
March 2018: Performed at March for Our Lives 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 a relapse after six years of sobriety.
November 2018: Tell Me You Love Me World Tour Conclusion
In November 2018, Demi Lovato concluded the Tell Me You Love Me World Tour.
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: Signing with Scooter Braun
On May 11, 2019, Demi Lovato revealed that she had signed with a new manager, Scooter Braun.
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.
2019: Ranked as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s
Billboard ranked Demi Lovato as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s decade in 2019.
2019: Dior used "Only Forever" in commercials
In 2019, Dior used Demi Lovato's song "Only Forever" from the album Tell Me You Love Me in commercials and social media posts to promote the brand's "Dior Forever" makeup collection.
January 2020: Grammy Awards Performance and "Anyone" Release
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: Super Bowl LIV Performance
On February 2, 2020, Demi Lovato performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV.
April 2020: Joined Mental Health Campaign
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
In May 2020, Demi Lovato condemned police brutality and the officers responsible for the murder of George Floyd and the shooting of Breonna Taylor, sharing resources to support the Black Lives Matter movement and black-owned businesses and denouncing white privilege.
June 2020: Fabletics 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, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, starring Demi Lovato, Will Ferrell, and Rachel McAdams, was released.
August 28, 2020: "Lonely Hearts" Remix Release
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: "Still Have Me" Release
On September 30, 2020, Demi Lovato released "Still Have Me" via Twitter; 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.
February 4, 2021: Release of "What Other People Say"
On February 4, 2021, Demi Lovato and Sam Fischer released their collaboration, the song "What Other People Say".
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" prior to the release of the album.
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", which she described as the unofficial soundtrack to her documentary.
May 19, 2021: Launch of "4D with Demi Lovato" Podcast
On May 19, 2021, Demi Lovato launched her podcast series titled "4D with Demi Lovato", releasing new episodes every Wednesday.
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, featuring candid conversations with experts and celebrity guests.
August 20, 2021: Release of "Melon Cake" Music Video
On August 20, 2021, Demi Lovato released the music video for the song "Melon Cake".
September 2021: Performed at Global Citizen Live
In September 2021, Demi Lovato performed at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to raise awareness of global crises and promote unity as part of the Global Citizen Live organization.
September 17, 2021: Release of "Breakdown" Featuring Lovato
On September 17, 2021, the song "Breakdown" by G-Eazy featuring Demi Lovato was released as a single.
November 2021: Launched Demi Wand and became Gaia ambassador
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" as the lead single from her forthcoming album, a day after premiering the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
August 13, 2022: Commencement of the Holy Fvck Tour
On August 13, 2022, Demi Lovato commenced the Holy Fvck Tour in Springfield, Illinois, in support of the album of the same name.
August 19, 2022: Release of "Holy Fvck" Album
On August 19, 2022, Demi Lovato's album "Holy Fvck" was released after being preceded by the singles "Substance" and "29".
March 3, 2023: Release of "Still Alive"
On March 3, 2023, Demi Lovato released "Still Alive", the lead single for the soundtrack to the movie Scream VI.
July 14, 2023: Announcement of "Revamped" Remix Album
On July 14, 2023, alongside the release of the rock version of "Sorry Not Sorry", Demi Lovato announced her first remix album titled "Revamped", featuring ten re-recordings of previous songs in rock format.
September 10, 2023: Performance on "The Masked Singer"
On September 10, 2023, Demi Lovato made a special performance on the "Kickoff Show" for the tenth season of "The Masked Singer" as "Anonymouse".
September 15, 2023: Release of "Revamped"
On September 15, 2023, Demi Lovato's Remix album titled "Revamped" was released and 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 multiple celebrity guest appearances, and premiered on Roku.
December 2023: Supported UN Human Rights climate 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 Xeomin, a neurotoxic injectable filler by Merz Aesthetics.
April 2024: Filming of "Tow"
In April 2024, Demi Lovato began production on "Tow", a film directed by Stephanie Laing, in which she will star alongside Rose Byrne and Dominic Sessa.
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, "Child Star", a documentary film co-directed by and starring Demi Lovato, was released on Hulu.
September 26, 2024: Joined Gavin Newsom in signing child performer protection bills
On September 26, 2024, Demi Lovato joined California governor 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.
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: Working on New Album
In October 2024, Demi Lovato revealed that she was working on her next studio album, describing it as "not rock at all."
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