Nick Jonas Explains Why He's Touring With Demi Lovato

Nick Jonas keeps his shades on while heading out on a bright Friday afternoon (July 8) in New York City.

The 23-year-old performer recently explained why he chose now to tour with his longtime pal Demi Lovato.

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“I think the thing that we’re both looking at is that this is an opportunity to show people where we are now. And if there’s an awareness of our friendship, that’s great but I don’t think that we’re assuming anything of anybody,” he explained.

Nick added, “I think that the key is for us to really give people that are fans a look into this next chapter and where we want to go in the future. And people that maybe aren’t as familiar that just wanted to come out to the show and see what it’s all about, to really show them who Demi and I are and make that the focus of this show.”