Demi Lovato, H.E.R. and Brandi Carlile Perform Elton John Medley at iHeartRadio Music Awards

Mar. 16, 2025

H.E.R., Brandi Carlile and Demi Lovato.Kevin Winter/Getty

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The performance transitioned into Carlile covering “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down” as she sported an Elton-John-in-the-’70s-inspired suit.

Demi Lovato.Kevin Winter/Getty

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John, 74, and Lovato performed together during his farewell tour back in 2016. John also made an appearance in Lovato’sDancing with the Devildocu-series where he spoke about addiction.

“So proud of you@ddlovatofor opening up to the world about your addictions and the importance of our physical, emotional and mental health Exx 🚀,” John wrote on Twitter following the docu-series' release.

Meanwhile, Carlile interviewed John about his autobiographyMeback in 2019.

“Elton John has been my great hero since I was an 11-year-old girl starting out in music,” she said then.

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John is only the second person to receive the icon award after Bon Jovi did three years ago.

This is both Carlile and H.E.R.’s first time performing at the awards show. Lovato last hit the stage in 2016 for a performance of “Stone Cold” withBrad Paisley.

source: people.com