Demi Lovato has confirmed that she is engaged to her boyfriend Max Ehrich.

On Thursday, the 27-year-old singer shared the news on Instagram alongside a series of photos from the proposal, which took place on a beach in Malibu, California.

In the caption of her post, Lovato wrote: “When I was a little girl, my birth dad always called me his ‘little partner’ – something that might’ve sounded strange without his southern cowboy like accent. To me it made perfect sense.

“And today that word makes perfect sense again but today I’m officially going to be someone else’s partner.”

Lovato explained how “unconditionally loved” Ehrich makes her feel and shared her excitement for their future together.

“I knew I loved you the moment I met you,” she wrote. “It was something I can’t describe to anyone who hasn’t experienced it firsthand but luckily you did too. You never pressure me to be anything other than myself. And you make me want to be the best version of myself.

“I’m honoured to accept your hand in marriage. I love you more than a caption could express but I’m ecstatic to start a family and life with you. I love you forever my baby. My partner. Here’s to our future!!!!”

Lovato also paid tribute to the photographer who secretly documented the proposal, writing: “Ps. THANK YOU @angelokritikos FOR HIDING BEHIND ROCKS AND CAPTURING THE ENTIRE THING!!! I love you boo!!!”