Demi Lovato is feeling confident thanks to her relationship.
The “Cool for the Summer” singer shared that her ninth studio album It’s Not That Deep—out Oct. 24—marks the return of “Popvato,” in part thanks to husband Jutes.
“I think it's really a reflection of where I'm at personally,” Demi told Paper Magazine in an interview published Sept, 15. “I’m not in this place in my life where I need these huge emotional ballads to release some sort of deep emotional trauma I'm going through.”
The 33-year-old explained that when she started to work on the new album, she began writing songs that featured “heavy topics,” but quickly found that they weren’t resonating with her. Instead, she gravitated towards lighter fare—especially after her May marriage to the rapper and songwriter (real name Jordan Lutes).
“I’m in a place in my life where my energy feels very light,” Demi continued. “I just got married. It was a learning curve for me to take what I've always known about music, which is write what you know now. I had to learn how to write what was new to me, and that's what this album is a reflection of.”
The Disney Channel alum added that because the tone of her life “is lighter,” she “wanted a project that reflected that.”
And that’s the energy she’s bringing with It’s Not That Deep, which is not just the title of the album, but also how Demi feels about her current music.
“That's the energy I want to carry into this project with the music,” she shared. “I just want to be happy. That’s what this is about for me.”
And Jutes, 34, hasn’t just made a difference in Demi’s music—he’s completely helped uplift her outlook on life.
“I’ve waited my whole life for him,” Demi told People in 2024, two years after the couple started dating. “It’s very grounding to have a partner that is so supportive, so loving, so caring. It’s very easy to stay centered with him because I love him so much and he treats me so amazing.”
For a look back on the couple’s love story, keep reading.
December 2022: Disneyland Date
The two kiss near Sleeping Beauty's Castle, four months after they went public with their romance.
January 2023: Happy New Year
"Ended the new year like this," Demi wrote on Instagram, alongside pics of herself and Jutes on a trip to the San Gorgonio Wilderness in Southern California. "Wishing you all the best for 2023."
February 2023: Valentine's Day PDA
Demi shared this photo of the two kissing in a Valentine's Day post.
"Life has become so enriched by you," she wrote on Instagram. "Life has become a dream come true. I’m so beyond grateful to have found my person in you. Falling asleep and waking up next to my best friend has made me so filled w joy I can’t even begin to explain.. my best friend, soul mate, twin flame, honeybun.. and the list goes on… the fun and laughs never stop w you.. I can be my weirdest goofy self and you never judge me."
The singer continued. "Thank you for making me the happiest lil thing on earth.. happy first Valentines day together.. I love you @jutesmusic."
February 2023: Red Carpet Debut
The couple attends the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallmanat in Beverly Hills.
February 2023: Kisses on the Red Carpet
The pair show PDA at the pre-Grammys event.
February 2023: Baller Couple
The two attend the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles.
Sweet Selfie
Jutes kisses the singer.
All Smiles
The two share a sweet moment.
Selfie Smiles
The two pose for a mirror selfie.
PDA on the Beach
The two enjoy a romantic getaway.
Kissing in the Ocean
The pair share an intimate moment.
Beach Babes
The pair enjoy a romantic vacay.
Homecoming King & Queen
Just kidding. But the two certainly channel the parts well in Demi's Valentine's Day Polaroid.
Mirror Selfie Kisses
Things quickly turned naughty!
Dance Like Nobody's Watching
Except Demi's Instagram followers.
March 2023: Birthday Selfie
"My sweet angel - it’s officially your birthday!!!" Demi wrote to her partner in an Instagram post. "I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate you because I couldn’t be more in love with your gorgeous, funny, sexy, talented self."
She continued, "I’ve waited my whole life to find you and I can’t wait to celebrate so many more birthdays together.. you’re a literal dream come true and I’m so grateful to call you mine. Have the best birthday my love.. you deserve it, the world, and more!!!! Here’s to many more. I LOVE YOU."
April 2023: Cool for the Spring
The two appear at Operation Smile's Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge in Park City, Utah.
July 2023: Philly-Bound
Jutes accompanies Demi on a quick tip to Philadelphia, where she played the Wawa Welcome America Festival over the July 4 holiday.
December 2023: Engaged
Jutes proposes to Demi in Los Angeles with a pear-shaped diamond engagement ring Dec. 16 and the duo celebrate with family members at a restaurant.
July 2024: New Band Member
The couple welcomed a new furry member to their family, a blonde-haired puppy. Demi wrote on Instagram to welcome him home, “Meet our new son pickle,” naming the pup after one of her favorite foods.
December 2024: One Year Engaged
Demi and Jutes celebrated their one-year anniversary of being engaged with heartfelt messages to one another on social media.
“1 year of being engaged to my favorite person,” Jutes wrote on his Dec. 16 Instagram Stories. “I’m so lucky and can’t wait to marry u baby.”
“My sweet angel,” Demi wrote back, “I love you infinitely and cannot wait to call you my husband!!! Happy 1 year of being engaged baby!!”
February 2025: Will You be my Valentine?
The two celebrated their love on the Feb. 14 holiday, posting messages for their Valentine.
“Jordan, I cannot WAIT to marry you!!” she captioned a series of photos together. “I’m obsessed with your heart, your love and your light. I can’t wait to grow old with you and start a family together.”
May 2025: The Butterfly Effect
For Demi, her romance with Jutes feels like fate. She posted a TikTok montage of cute moments with her beau, writing, “The butterfly effect is crazy because what if we were never set up in that writing session together.”
Demi posted the video just two weeks before she and Jutes tied on the knot.