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Demi Lovato just got added to the roster at Super Bowl LIV — and we are here for her

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2015, file photo, Demi Lovato arrives at the Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch at RocNation Offices in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lovato is sharing her personal story and encouraging others to do the same through Be Vocal: Speak Up For Mental Health, an initiative launched Thursday, May 28, 2015, by a pharmaceutical company, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and other mental-health advocacy groups. Its aim is to improve treatment options at all levels and erase the stigma around mental illnesses. (Photo by Rob Latour/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2015, file photo, Demi Lovato arrives at the Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch at RocNation Offices in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lovato is sharing her personal story and encouraging others to do the same through Be Vocal: Speak Up For Mental Health, an initiative launched Thursday, May 28, 2015, by a pharmaceutical company, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and other mental-health advocacy groups. Its aim is to improve treatment options at all levels and erase the stigma around mental illnesses. (Photo by Rob Latour/Invision/AP, File) Rob Latour/Invision/AP

Oh, say you can see?

Super Bowl LIV just got more entertaining.

Demi Lovato will sing the National Anthem, the NFL and FOX announced on Thursday.

The multi-platinum singer and songwriter will surely belt her heart out as part of pregame festivities at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Feb. 2.

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We have high hopes. Back in 2017, Lovato did an awesome rendition at the infamous Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight near Vegas.

Only 27, Lovato has had an amazing, long career. She’s also been open about her mental health issues, and has had a long journey to sobriety. Lovato spent a month in the hospital in 2018 after a near fatal drug overdose. She later entered rehab for the rest of the year.

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The Super Bowl isn’t the only sign that Lovato is on the comeback trail. She will also perform at the upcoming Grammy Awards on Jan. 26 she announced to her 76 million followers on Tuesday.

“The next time you hear from me I’ll be singing” was the Insta caption, .

Lovato joins a prestigious lineup of talent who has tackled the “Star Spangled Banner” on a very public stage, including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Joel, P!NK, Jordin Sparks, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and Neil Diamond.

For the most current announcement, Lovato posted a picture of herself, writing simply, “Singing the National Anthem at #SBLIV,” along with a palm tree emoji. “See you in Miami.”

This story was originally published January 16, 2020 at 10:42 AM.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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