Demi Lovato's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Demi Lovato. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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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.

January 28, 2011: Completes in-patient treatment

On January 28, 2011, Demi Lovato completed in-patient treatment at Timberline Knolls, acknowledging struggles with bulimia, self-harm, and self-medication, also revealing being diagnosed with bipolar disorder during treatment.

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.

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January 2013: Living in a sober-living facility in Los Angeles

In January 2013, it was reported that Demi Lovato had been living in a sober-living facility in Los Angeles for over a year to avoid returning to her addiction and eating disorder.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

March 15, 2017: Celebrates five years of sobriety

On March 15, 2017, Demi Lovato celebrated the five-year anniversary of her sobriety.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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