Go Behind the Scenes With Camila Cabello for Her Billboard Music Awards Solo Debut: Exclusive Photos

5/25/2017 by Billboard Staff

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Camila Cabello With Vocal Coach Eric Vetro

Camila Cabello made her debut solo performance at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, and the 2017 BBMAs partnered with VSCO and VSCO community photographer Emily Berl to capture a day in the life of the singer/songwriter. Check out the intimate photos of Cabello prepping for her performance backstage with her glam squad, family and team, starting with vocal coach Eric Vetro, who has also coached Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor and Ariana Grande, among other stars.

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Outside T-Mobile Arena

Cabello gets pumped up for the performance by listening to music outside the Las Vegas arena, wearing camouflage pants and black booties.

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If the Shoe Fits...

Cabello's stylist works to fit her thigh-high heeled shoes, which matched perfectly with the glittery gold dress she wore onstage during her performance.

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Center Stage

Cabello's shimmering ensemble paired well with the flames that appeared onstage during her powerful performance, which included a verse of "I Have Questions" and debut solo single "Crying in the Club." Billboard spoke with Cabello after her performance, of which she said, "It was intense. I feel like I was mentally preparing... myself for the nerves and emotion that comes with you being up there."

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Camila & Her Dad

Cabello shares a moment of peace amid the performance chaos with her father, Alejandro, as he embraces his 20-year-old daughter.

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The Glam Squad

Cabello's glam squad works to prepare her hair and outfit for her first solo television performance, which included songs from her upcoming debut album, The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving.

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Lady in Red

Stylists put the finishing touches on Cabello's floor-length red-carpet look backstage at the Billboard Music Awards.

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Camila & Lorde

Fellow pop star and BBMAs performer Lorde catches up with Cabello outside the arena.

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Backstage Spotlight

Cabello poses for photographers backstage wearing loose waves paired with hoop earrings and a shimmery red gown.

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Camila & Her Little Sister

Cabello holds hands with her 9-year-old sister, Sofia, as the two walk together down the hall following the big night.