Demi Lovato strikes a sultry poses as she goes topless on cover of fourth studio album

By Shyam Dodge

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Demi Lovato is known for baring her soul in her music.

But the pop singer did much more than that for the cover of her new album.

The 20-year-old posed topless - wearing nothing but silver glitter - for her soon-to-be released self-titled record Demi.

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Daring: Demi Lovato posed topless for her new self-titled album cover

Daring: Demi Lovato posed topless for her new self-titled album cover

According to The New York Daily News the hitmaker stated on Monday that she was 'incredibly proud of this album', which drops on May 14.

This is the artist's fourth record but she believes: 'It’s better than anything I have ever done!

'I experimented with a variety of different sounds and poured my heart into writing these songs.'

X Factor: Demi with Simon Cowell in Los Angeles, in December

X Factor: Demi with Simon Cowell in Los Angeles, in December

The Give Your Heart a Break singer added: 'I’m so excited for everyone to finally get the chance to hear them!'

It has also been announced that Demi will be returning as a judge on The X Factor this year.

The pop sensation told Us Weekly on Thursday: 'I am so excited to return as a judge and mentor on The X Factor.'

Her colleagues from the previous season, Britney Spears and L.A. Reid, are apparently not coming back in 2013.

But Demi, who was already an influential personality on the show, will most likely become an even more powerful fixture.

The Here We Go Again recording artist said she looked 'forward to taking my previous experience and applying it to make this season even better!'

But for now the Don't Forget artist is focusing on her soon-to-be released album, which features a new single Heart Attack.

On Monday she tweeted: 'Getting so excited to perform Heart Attack on TV for the first time on @JimmyKimmel Live tonight!!! 11:35/10:35c on ABC!!'

The Twitter announcement signaled the beginning of what promises to be a long series of promotional stunts for her upcoming album.

Happy lady: The 20-year-old could not contain her excitement on Twitter

Happy lady: The 20-year-old could not contain her excitement on Twitter

The record release comes after a far more personal victory for the young singer, who has struggled with mental illness and substance abuse.

Demi successfully completed a stay at a rehab facility where she was receiving treatment in late January.

Since that time Demi is said to have been residing in a sober-living facility.

The former Barney & Friends actress received a tremendous show of support from her fans, who call themselves Lovatics, on Twitter.

The adoring followers tweeted upon her release from rehab: 'Lovatics Are Proud of You Demi.'

Demi responded with obvious emotion: 'You guys are incredible. I love you all!!' 

 

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