Demi Lovato wants to make sure that her 'Neon Lights' tour will appeal to all demographics, not just the pop music audiences.
In an October 1, 2013 interview with Billboard, Lovato explained, "I want it to be a big party, but I don't want to exclude any demographics by making it all pop hits. I'm in the process of figuring it out, and because I play instruments, it comes easier than if I didn't. If I do it right, I'll get in all the hits and the songs that I'm most proud of that represent my style -- 'Heart Attack' and 'In Case,' which is just me and a piano...That's the message I want people to hear, that there's more than catchy songs released as singles. The album (tracks) should get more attention. That's why Ed Sheeran is so inspiring -- it's not just about pop songs."
The "X Factor" judge also talked about some of the artists she admired. "I'm always a fan of Paramore, but lately I've been listening to a lot of Ed Sheeran and Bon Iver. I have a '90s playlist I listen to a lot -- Salt-N-Pepa, Boyz II Men, some Mariah [Carey], some Whitney [Houston], SWV. I love the new Drake song, 'Hold On, We're Going Home.' We need more of that on the radio. Things Bruno Mars and Justin [Timberlake] are doing have me excited for radio."
Although her concerts will incorporate a variety of musical styles, there will be an underlying "girl power" theme, as Fifth Harmony, Little Mix, and Cher Lloyd will be joining her on tour.
Lovato is particularly proud of Fifth Harmony's success. As she explained, "I helped put together Fifth Harmony, and a year later they're on the charts, so I'm really happy for them. It's surreal. Everyone (in the groups) is a power vocalist -- they can all sing -- so I love the idea of the show."
Are you psyched for this upcoming "Neon Lights" tour? What kinds of songs would you like them to perform?
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