Demi Lovato Stuns at Rock in Rio with Pabllo Vittar Guest Appearance
- Demi Lovato returned to the pop genre during her performance at the Rock in Rio festival, delivering a set that featured a guest appearance by Brazilian artist Pabllo...
- According to Terra's reporting, Lovato's concert marked her 28th appearance in Brazil.
- Following the opening block, the singer transitioned into older material, performing 2013's "Heart Attack" alongside "Skyscraper" and "Give Your Heart a Break" from 2011, as noted by Terra.
Demi Lovato returned to the pop genre during her performance at the Rock in Rio festival, delivering a set that featured a guest appearance by Brazilian artist Pabllo Vittar, according to coverage by Folha de S.Paulo and Terra. Performing on the Palco Mundo on Saturday, 12, Lovato ran through a catalog of her past hits alongside newer tracks, prompting questions from reviewers about why she was placed before the day’s headliner, Maroon 5.
Pop Comeback on the Palco Mundo
Opening With New Electronic-Leaning Tracks
According to Terra’s reporting, Lovato’s concert marked her 28th appearance in Brazil. She opened her set with a sequence of electronic-leaning pop songs from her latest album, It’s Not That Deep, including the tracks "Fast," "Kiss," and "Frequency."
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Audience Connects With Disney-Era Hits
Following the opening block, the singer transitioned into older material, performing 2013’s "Heart Attack" alongside "Skyscraper" and "Give Your Heart a Break" from 2011, as noted by Terra. The publication observed that the audience matched the trajectory of her career, singing along to both the newer material and the earlier Disney Channel-era hits.
A Sharp Shift Away From Rock
The performance highlighted a shift from Lovato’s previous tour in Brazil. In 2023, the artist appeared at The Town in São Paulo promoting her rock-focused album Holy Fvck, as reported by Terra.
Vocal Range and a Dedication to Husband Jordan Lutes
For the Rock in Rio festival, Lovato leaned back into a lighter pop style. Midway through the set, she used her vocal range on tracks like "Stone Cold" and "Ghost," which she dedicated to her husband, musician Jordan Lutes, according to Terra.
Pabllo Vittar Duet Closes the Set
The set concluded with an appearance by Pabllo Vittar. The two artists performed a dueto of Lovato’s track "Cool For The Summer," exiting the stage together and drawing strong reactions from the festival crowd, according to Terra’s review of the evening.