Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and raised in Dallas, Texas, she made her debut as child actress in Barney & Friends. In 2008, she came to prominence as a starring cast member in the television film Camp Rock. She signed to Hollywood Records the same year, and released her debut studio album Don't Forget in September. It has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2009, Lovato was comissioned her own television series Sonny with a Chance. That year, her second album Here We Go Again became her first to debut to top the U.S. Billboard 200. After the release of additional television films and their accompanying soundtracks in 2010, Lovato's personal struggles the following year sent her acting career into hiatus. Her third album Unbroken (2011) addresses several of her difficulties, notably her lead single "Skyscraper". Since 2012, Lovato has served as a judge and mentor on the American version of The X Factor. Her fourth album Demi is scheduled to be released in May 2013, and is preceded by its lead single "Heart Attack". Outside of her work in the entertainment industry, Lovato is involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and various social and environmental causes.
Associated band
Jonas Brothers
Joe Jonas
Associated musical artist
Jonas Brothers
Joe Jonas
Background
solo_singer
Birth date
1992-08-20
Genre
Pop music
Pop rock
Rhythm and blues
Record label
Hollywood Records
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