"I'm so excited to be headlining the MLB All-Star Concert," said Lovato in the statement. "I hope my fans in Cincinnati are ready to get ‘Cool for the Summer!'"
"Demi Lovato is one of today's best young artists and we know she will provide fans with a fantastic experience they won't soon forget," said Tony Petitti, COO, Major League Baseball. "We're disappointed that Ariana Grande cannot partake in the All-Star festivities, but wish her a speedy recovery."