GLAAD Media Awards 2016: Demi Lovato To Be Honored At 27th Event Ceremony

Since Demi Lovato opened up about her personal struggles with mental disorders a couple of years ago, she has become an example for every single one of the young minds out there that like to listen to her music. With her latest album, “Confident,” the 23-year-old singer embraces her new self and invites her fans and followers to the same.

GLAAD, the world’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, announced today it will honor the multi-platinum selling recording artist at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on April 2, 2016. For the first time in nearly a decade, the ceremony will be televised exclusively on Logo in a one-hour special premiering Monday, April 4 at 10PM ET/PT.

Lovato will receive GLAAD's Vanguard Award, which is presented to media professionals who have made a significant difference in promoting equality and acceptance. Previous Vanguard Award honorees include Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Kristin Chenoweth, Charlize Theron, Elizabeth Taylor, Antonio Banderas, Drew Barrymore, Janet Jackson, and Sharon Stone.

Throughout her career, the former Disney star has tirelessly spoken out in support of full acceptance for LGBT people. She also has publicly celebrated her late gay grandfather, who came out in the 1960s, and whose courage she cites as a driving force compelling her to “speak out and stand up for what I believe in.”

“Demi Lovato has consistently used her platform as a successful artist to send messages of acceptance and support to LGBT people everywhere,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “She is an extraordinary ally who is committed to helping young people embrace who they are and live the lives they love.”

Demi has previously participated in LGBT pride celebrations in Los Angeles and New York. Her music video for "Really Don't Care” was filmed at L.A. Pride, and included strong messages of acceptance for LGBT people. In 2013, she brought to life a lesbian character on FOX's hit show “Glee” and noted she hoped to “inspire people with my character to love who they are and accept who they are.”