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The Feb. 2 performance will mark the
Grammy-nominated singer's first appearance on the Super Bowl
stage, which in recent years has been graced by artists Gladys
Knight, Pink, Luke Bryan and Lady Gaga.
The 27-year-old New Mexico-born performer rose to fame on Disney
Channel shows "Camp Rock" and "Sonny with a Chance" before
forging a pop career with hits such as "Skyscraper" and "Sorry
Not Sorry".
In a 2017 YouTube documentary, "Simply Complicated", Lovato
spoke about years of substance abuse, eating disorders, and
drinking, saying she first started using cocaine when she was
17. She entered rehab at the age of 18 and was diagnosed with
bipolar disorder.
Performances of the national anthem before NFL games had been a
major talking point during recent seasons as some players used
the occasion to take a knee, sit or link arms during the song to
protest about racial inequality and police brutality in the
United States.
The protests, which have dissipated greatly this season, were
routinely criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump, who chose
to interpret the demonstrations as offensive to the U.S.
military.
The NFL previously announced that pop superstars Jennifer Lopez
and Shakira will headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
The NFL's championship game is the most-watched event on U.S.
television, drawing around 100 million viewers.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Toby Davis)
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