Illinois State Fair announces addition of Demi Lovato to lineup

Singer Demi Lovato will fill the Aug. 13 slot at the Grandstand at the Illinois State Fair.

The musician is known for hits such as “Cool For the Summer,” “Anyone,” “Sober,” “Sorry Not Sorry” and “I Love Me.”

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Lovato recently released “Dancing with the Devil,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Lovato had been set to star in NBC’s comedy pilot “Hungry,” but stepped aside due to a scheduling conflict. “Modern Family” star Ariel Winter will replace Lovato.

Lovato is well known as an advocate on behalf of the LGBTQ community and an outspoken ambassador for improving mental health awareness.

Lovato hosts a talk show on the Roku Channel that dives into contemporary topics such as body positivity, mental health, feminism and identity.

Other Grandstand shows announced last week were Sam Hunt (Aug. 12); Brooks & Dunn (Aug. 14); TLC & Shaggy (Aug. 17); Jon Pardi with Lainey Wilson and Chapel Hart (Aug. 18); Disturbed with Nita Strauss (Aug. 20) and Sammy Hagar & The Circle (Aug. 21).

The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 11-21.