When Christina Aguilera inspired Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato says that she looked back at one of her childhood idols Christina Aguilera for inspiration while making her upcoming album.

"I grew up listening to Christina Aguilera," Lovato, 25, following a private performance in downtown Los Angeles for 50 of her Spotify superfans to celebrate the launch of her new record.

"She was one of my idols growing up," said the "Sorry Not Sorry" singer. "She still is. Her voice is incredible, and in (Aguliera's 2002 album) 'Stripped' you really got to hear that."

"I think it was her breakout album that really transformed her into the icon that she is today. So that inspired me … she really inspired this album. I was even inspired by the black and white artwork," said Lovato.