Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress. Her earliest roles included a part on Barney & Friends, before she became better known for her starring roles in the Camp Rock movies, as Sonny Munroe in Sonny with a Chance, and as the star of the 2009 movie Princess Protection Program. She is also involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and various social and environmental causesAs a solo musical artist, Lovato released her debut album Don't Forget on September 23, 2008. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 selling 89,000 copies in the first week It has since sold over 500,000 records in the United States and got certified Gold by .Lovato stated in an interview that the album was recorded in ten days Lovato released her second album, Here We Go Again, on July 21, 2009.The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 108,000 copies in the first week2 Music career 2.1 2007–08: Musical beginnings and soundtrack appearances 2.2 2008–09: Don't Forget and Here We Go Again 2.3 2010–present: Third studio album 3 Acting career 4 Philanthropy and activism 5 Image and personal life 5.1 Treatment center stint 5.2 Relationships 6 Filmography 7 Discography 8 See also 9 Awards 10 References 11 External linksLovato was born in Dallas, Texas on August 20, 1992 to Patrick Lovato and Dianna Hart de la Garza. She is of Mexican, Irish, and Italian descent. She has an older sister, Dallas Lovato, and a younger half sister, Madison de la Garza Her mother was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and country music recording artist her father moved to New Mexico after their marriage ended in 1994 Lovato earned a high school diploma through homeschooling in April 2009 She began playing piano at the age of sevenMusic careerBefore any of Lovato's music was officially released a few of her original songs, including "Shadow," were featured on the show As the Bell Rings. Lovato also sang a cover of "That's How You Know" by Amy Adams from the film Enchanted that was released on DisneyMania 6 on May 20, 2008In June and July 2008, Lovato performed at various House of Blues and parks for her Demi Live! Warm Up Tour in preparation for the release of her debut album and the Burnin' Up Tour with the Jonas Brothers. The soundtrack to the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock was released in June 2008. Lovato was featured on four of the tracks on the soundtrack, including "This is Me," a duet with Joe Jonas. The song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lovato served as the support act on the Jonas Brothers' Burnin' Up Tour from July through September 2008. Several concerts on the tour were filmed as footage for a 3-D concert film titled Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, which was released on February 27, 2009. Lovato was featured in the film, performing "This Is Me" with Joe Jonas.Lovato also appeared on two soundtrack albums in 2010. She recorded songs for the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam soundtrack, which was released on August 10, 2010, and the Sonny with a Chance soundtrack in late 2010.Demi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi LovatoDemi Lovato
