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Demi’s Sober Performance

Jun 26, 2018 | 6:15 AM

Demi Lovato performed her emotional new song, “Sober,” for the first time Sunday night at Rock in Rio Lisbon.

The singer played the piano as she sang the ballad’s honest lyrics about falling off the wagon after six years sober. The song apologizes to family, friends and fans for letting them down.

When she got to the words, “I’m sorry for the fans I lost,” the crowd erupted in cheers to show their support. Demi was noticeably overcome with emotion and her voice cracked as she sang the lyrics, “I wanna be a role model, but I’m only human.”

She posted about the experience on Twitter, writing, “Tonight I took the stage, a new person with a new life. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. It will never be forgotten.”

Demi released “Sober” last week, calling it “my truth.” She has not released any other statement regarding her sobriety or lack thereof.

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Meanwhile, Demi has added new body ink to her collection – and it could have special meaning to her sobriety journey. The singer debuted a tattoo on her right pinky finger that read “Free” in cursive. “Jun. 22, 2018,” Lovato captioned the photo on Instagram Story Monday, presumably revealing the date she got the tattoo.

In a show of solidarity, Lovato’s team, including her manager, assistant and security, also got “Free” tattooed on their pinkies. “The team that tats together stays together,” Lovato captioned a group photo of their fingers.

“That moment when you realize you’re living your dream with the people you love #free,” Lauren Einbinder of management team Philymack shared on Instagram.

“Everyone deserves to speak their truth! Love is accepting someone for who they are and for who they are not! #free #Spirits,” hairstylist Csar Ramirz posted on Instagram.

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