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Gavin Calling
Original at Gavin DeGraw
• Wed, Jan 20
By rcatarek Don't forget that you can purchase ringtones of virtually every Gavin DeGraw hit for your cellphone and take Gavin with you wherever you go. Visit the Gavin DeGraw Mobile Store for a full list of ringtones and wallpapers. read more
Happy Holidays from Gavin DeGraw
Original at Gavin DeGraw
• Wed, Dec 23
By GDGRobin Gavin with Santa Claus at National Underground Photo: Johnny Nunez for Star Magazine
Artist of the Week: Akiva
Original at You Sing, I Write
• Mon, Dec 7
By atreuter@gmail.com (ANNIE REUTER) Long Island based singer-songwriter Akiva has a unique and versatile style of music that is showcased well on his third studio album, If I Didn't Work Nights/The Daylight. The two-disc release features 14 songs ranging from piano infused tracks to folk based ballads bringing to mind pop...
Kris Allen's Debut Album: The Preview
Original at mtv.com
• Mon, Nov 9
The verses sound like Maroon 5 without the whiny vocals, and the choruses are like Gavin DeGraw with less soul man posturing. Sorority girls: Be prepared to ... and more »
Help Gavin Clean Up NYC
Original at Gavin DeGraw
• Mon, Nov 2
By GDGRobin Hosted by leading online auction venue, CharityFolks.com, the auction is brimming with donations from most renowned names in music. John Mayer, Gavin DeGraw, Cher, Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews, and Tim McGraw, among others, have offered their time and access to help raise awareness and...
International Gavin DeGraw T-Shirt Day Contest: Help Us Pick A Winner!
Original at Gavin DeGraw
• Tue, Aug 18
By GDGRobin Thanks to everyone who participated in The International Gavin DeGraw T-Shirt Day Flickr contest. Due to the popularity and creativity of the contest, we couldn't pick just one, so we have narrowed each category down to two and are going to let you decide the winner.
GDG Fan Club Pre-Sale Tomorrow!
Original at Gavin DeGraw
• Wed, May 13
By GDGRobin Members of the Official Gavin DeGraw Fan Club will be getting first access to select dates on their upcoming co-headling Summer Tour with Collective Soul starting TOMORROW, MAY 14 at 10:00am. In addition to purchasing tickets before the general public, members will also have the option...
Collective Soul and Gavin DeGraw to Co-Headline Summer Tour
Original at Gavin DeGraw
• Tue, May 12
By GDGRobin COLLECTIVE SOUL AND GAVIN DEGRAW TO CO-HEADLINE SUMMER TOUR Gavin DeGraw concurs, "Collective Soul is a great group of guys with a great sound. I partied with them in the fabulous city of Atlanta. It’s going to be an exciting tour and I am looking forward to it."
New Album Lets Gavin DeGraw's Brother Improve Old Songs
Original at Billboard
• Sun, May 10
Say Something Strong," due out June 9, features re-recordings of three songs -- "Tragedy," "Sunny" and "Your Last Day" -- from the 2005 debut of Gavin DeGraw's big brother, "Midnight Audio." "I wanted to kind of move past them," DeGraw tells ...
Music Notes: Black Kids, Gavin DeGraw, Jagermeister Tour and more
Original at Florida Times-Union
• Thu, Apr 30
FL - Roger Bull, Roger Bull DeGraw got a lot of attention off his 2003 album, "Chariot," with the title track, "I Don't Want to Be" and "In Love With a Girl." He went bigger and more produced with last year's "Gavin DeGraw," but now he's simplified it again. ...
Artist of the Week: Will DaileyOriginal at You Sing, I Write
• Mon, Apr 27
By atreuter@gmail.com (ANNIE REUTER) There is something so classic about Dailey's voice. Rooted in rock with hints of that acoustic singer-songwriter vibe, his music has a timeless quality to it. While "Peace of Mind" talks about troubled times, rock centric track "Never Be Your Baby" confronts a failing relationship. Stand...
It's all music to Gavin DeGraw's ears
Original at Boston Herald
• Thu, Apr 23
Richmond.com United States By Inside Track Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw is seriously weirded out when he hears his hit song “I Don't Want to Be” belted out on stage by contestants during “American Idol.” “It'sa little strange but it's flattering,” he told the Track. ...
RIFFS: Honeyhoney plays Birchmere with Gavin DeGraw
Original at Washington Times
• Thu, Apr 23
DC Ironworks, and plays a card-dealing villain in the "Little Toy Gun" video) to musician Gavin DeGraw. "First Rodeo" also secured Honeyhoney a spot on Mr. DeGraw's spring tour, which rolls into the Birchmere Music Hall on Sunday. ...
How To: Tutorial - Dancing Shoes (Gavin DeGraw)Original at YouTube
• Sun, Apr 19
By rss@youtube.com (RL82) Author: RL82 Keywords: gavin degraw dancing shoes piano guitar cover tutorial collaboration vocals instructional teaching lesson learn learning free chariot follow through Added: April 19, 2009
Gavin DeGraw Concert at Southern New Hampshire University
Original at The Union Leader
• Sat, Apr 18
NH But it wasn't just the numbers that confirmed DeGraw's popularity. The song “I Don't Want To Be” was chosen as the theme song for the hit TV show, “One Tree Hill.” DeGraw's second album, Gavin DeGraw, includes “In Love With A Girl,” which finds DeGraw ...
Fan favorites, new compositions highlight DeGraw's 2009 CD
Original at The Union Leader
• Wed, Apr 15
Doors to Gavin DeGraw's 8 pm show Sunday, April 19, at Southern New Hampshire University will open at 7 pm To check ticket availability, log onto snhutickets.com and visit the SNHU Student Center Information Booth. Cost is $15 for SNHU students and $25 ...
Gavin DeGraw's latest album frees the musician within
Original at Retriever
• Tue, Apr 14
MD By Sarah Evans When Gavin DeGraw first appeared on the mainstream music scene with "I Don't Want to Be," a radio hit propelled by the popularity of One Tree Hill, he just seemed like another pop artist with a decent voice. ...
Opinion: DeGraw 'Free' to make his own kind of music
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Fri, Apr 10
BY GARY GRAFF Gavin DeGraw says the main creative goal for his new album, "Free," "was to really have a chance to make an indie record, really," even though the New York singer-songwriter remains on J Records. "Free," which was released last week, ...
How To: Tutorial "I Don't Want To Be" by: Gavin DeGrawOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Apr 8
By rss@youtube.com (OriginalSoul7) None Author: OriginalSoul7 Keywords: don't want to be tutorial piano stripped gavin degraw originalsoul7 Added: April 8, 2009
DeGraw’s ‘Free’ returns music to its roots
Original at Murray State News
• Fri, Apr 3
Four years of waiting for a new Gavin DeGraw record eventually led to a self-titled album with too many bells and whistles. I still loved it, don’t get me wrong, but I longed for the simplicity found in “Chariot: Stripped.” I wanted the strong, ... SONY BMG Music Australia - UConn Daily Campus
Opinion: DeGraw strips down sound to bare essentials
Original at Daily Cardinal
• Fri, Apr 3
Gavin DeGraw's latest release is a step away from his heavily-produced, mainstream pop of the past. Gavin DeGraw’s charm and talent gained him mainstream notoriety, and a stripped-down sound places his songwriting on display. ... MLive.com - SONY BMG Music Australia
Concert news: Plain White T's, Diana Krall
Original at Seattle Times
• Wed, Mar 25
United States Gavin DeGraw performs Saturday, March 28 at the Tractor Tavern. The singer-songwriter is known for his song "I Don't Want To Be," which was featured as the theme song for the television series, "One Tree Hill." His newest album "Free," comes out March ...
Nothing But Nets, Gavin DeGraw and Tom Cavanagh Help Save Lives in Uganda
Original at Gavin DeGraw
• Thu, Mar 12
By GDGRobin WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2009) - The United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign, a global, grassroots initiative to prevent malaria, is teaming up with Platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw and television star Tom Cavanagh for a goodwill mission to provide long-lastin...
Gavin DeGraw fans celebrate special day at stadium show
Original at The News-Press
• Sat, Feb 21
FL Screams in a feminine register rang out at the first chords of "I Don't Want to Be," the "One Tree Hill" theme song. Florida Gulf Coast University students Whitney Wolfe and Suzy Bunell were both celebrating their birthdays Saturday night. ...
GAVIN DEGRAW TO RELEASE NEW COLLECTION OF SONGS, FREE, ON MARCH 31st
Original at Gavin DeGraw
• Tue, Feb 17
By RCAJosh FREE is the follow-up to DeGraw’s self-titled 2008 album GAVIN DEGRAW, which debuted at No. 1 on the digital sales chart and No. 7 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart last May, earning DeGraw his first Top 10 album. GAVIN DEGRAW spawned the hit singles “In Love With A Girl,” which Billboard dubb...
Gavin DeGraw to replace Julianne Hough as Daytona 500 anthem singer
Original at Scene Daily
• Sat, Feb 14
DeGraw’s debut album “Chariot” in 2003 reached platinum and produced three No. 1 hit singles – “I Don’t Want To Be,” “Follow Through” and the title-track ... Gavin DeGraw To Sing National Anthem For 51st Annual Daytona 500 PaddockTalk
//Out & About: New Years Party Edition With Ashlee Simpson, Pete Wentz, Fergie, Adam Levine, Gavin DeGraw, And The Veronicas//
Original at Neon Limelight
• Fri, Jan 2
By Story Gilmore Our #1 top male vocalist of 2008 Gavin DeGraw, singer Nick Lachey with girlfriend, former TRL VJ Vanessa Minnillo and Maroon 5’s Adam Levine & James Valentine all attended the Ciroc Vodka’s New Year’s bash in Miami, Florida. Adam Levine and James Valentine
Gavin DeGraw will headline Edison stadium show
Original at The News-Press
• Wed, Dec 3
Guitarist and singer Gavin DeGraw, who scored a top-10 single in 2004 with "I Don't Want to Be," has signed on for the 2009 Edison Festival of Light...
Pop culture Q&A: Sheen TV film on DVD
Original at Macon Telegraph
• Tue, Nov 25
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Pop culture Q&A: Sheen TV film on DVD GA - The lyrics mention "I'm in love with a girl ..." What is it? Nirvana, Delirious, Gavin DeGraw? A: There is a song called" I'm in Love With a Girl" by Gavin ...
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LAist Interview: Amie Miriello
Original at LAist
• Thu, Oct 16
By Michele Reverte What led you to pick up a guitar at age 15? You'll be performing with singer/songwriter Bob Schneider at the Key Club this Friday. How did you two end up connecting? The new American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi, did some co-writing on your album. What is she like?
GAVIN's BIGGEST FANOriginal at Gavin DeGraw
• Wed, Oct 8
By rcafranc OurStage.com found Biggest Fan Leigh and flew her into New York City for a special one on one meeting with her favorite artist Gavin DeGraw. Join us backstage as we find out what Gavin does to entertain himself on tour, what he thinks about the rumors on his love life and what his ideal concert e...
News: DJ AM And Travis Barker Critically Injured In Plane Crash
Original at MTV Buzzworthy
• Sat, Sep 20
By Editor Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM were critically injured in a plane crash Friday night (September 19) in Columbia, South Carolina. They had just performed at a free T-Mobile-sponsored show in the Five Points area, along with Perry Farrell and headliner Gavin DeGraw.
Did Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw die in Travis Barker/DJ AM ...
Original at GaySocialites.com
• Sat, Sep 20
What we do know is that Barker and AM performed on Friday night with Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw. TMZ.com is reporting that Farrell is safe and sound as he wasn't on that plan headed for California. Perry Farrell, of course, ...
Gavin DeGraw doesn't want to be stereotyped
Original at Arizona Republic
• Fri, Sep 19
AZ - Sep 19, 2008 20, 2008 12:00 AM When the producers of One Tree Hill chose Gavin DeGraw's pop anthem I Don't Want to Be as the TV show's theme, the singer-pianist's career ...
Gavin DeGraw stays tuned to the crowd — and true to himself
Original at The State
• Thu, Sep 18
SC - Sep 18, 2008 Gavin DeGraw, the versatile singer-songwriter who will headline tonight’s block party in Five Points, treats them like they want to be treated. ...
Gold Fest' Set for Sept. 25
Original at LSUSports.net
• Thu, Sep 18
LA - Sep 18, 2008 “I Don’t Want To Be,” was chosen as the theme song for the hit television show, “One Tree Hill.” His new, self-titled release, “Gavin DeGraw,” has more of a ...
The Worst Kind of Way': track-by-track reflections by Delaney Gibson
Original at Ventura County Star
• Thu, Sep 18
CA - Sep 18, 2008 Chicago": Funny story behind this one: I had a dream that I saw the singer Gavin DeGraw at a nightclub in NYC. He sat down at the piano and said, ...
Music is Integral to 'One Tree Hill' Plots
Original at RedOrbit
• Fri, Sep 12
TX - Sep 12, 2008 For example, you can hear a range of artists from '70s' rock band Cheap Trick to singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw and Scottish pop band Travis all in a single ...
LiveDaily Interview: Gavin DeGraw
Original at LiveDaily.com
• Thu, Jul 24
LiveDaily.com) When Gavin DeGraw [ tickets ] hit music-industry gold with the song "I Don't Want to Be," it was the first time many listeners heard from the pianist/songwriter/singer. But the cap-topped performer has worked on building up a grassroots following since long before... contin...
Platinum Recording Artist Gavin DeGraw Announces National Headlining Tour
Original at Starpulse.com
• Mon, Jun 23
Platinum recording artist and singer songwriter Gavin DeGraw announces a national headlining tour in support of his new album Gavin DeGraw, just released last month. Well known for his emotionally intense live performances, Read More >
Gavin DeGraw Doesn't Wanna Be Another Singer-Songwriter
Original at Starpulse.com
• Thu, May 8
NEW YORK (AP) - The term ''singer-songwriter'' makes Gavin DeGraw cringe. ''It makes you feel like a weakling the way all the singer songwriters are marketed, you know what I mean? ... It's not masculine enough for me. I don't feel like I fall into that category in a lot of ways,'' he said about his...
Tour Tracker: R.E.M., Allmans and Ace Frehley Now Have Full Calendars
Original at Rolling Stone
• Tue, Jan 29
By Daniel Kreps Gavin DeGraw February 27 - Atlanta, GA @ Roxy Theatre February 29 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club March 1 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club March 2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts March 4 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom March 10 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
A Funny Thing Happened With Michael J., Lance & John
Original at POPSUGAR
• Mon, Dec 3
By Molly Michael J. Fox stole the show, but he wasn't the only big name out at the A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's event on Saturday night in NYC. John Mayer rocked out on stage in his velvet suit while Lance kept his vocal stylings to himself. He also had no little blondes on his arm, th...
Music Review: Matt White - Best Days
Original at Blogcritics
• Sun, Jul 29
By Tan The Man The singer/songwriter used to be a dying breed. Matt White might be able to add his name to the current generation that includes Howie Day, John Mayer and Gavin DeGraw. Hailing from New Jersey, Matt has music in his blood, with piano and violin-playing parents and a former jazz orchestra lea...
Constantine, Jason Mraz, Sum 41 Bow To Queen For Tribute LP
Original at mtv.com
• Tue, Aug 9
The Maroulis track, performed with the London cast of the Queen musical "We Will Rock You," is faithful to the original and similar to the one Maroulis performed on "American Idol" (see " 'Idol' Covers Paying Off For Gavin DeGraw, Los Lonely Boys"). The track will be the first song on the dis...
'Idol' Covers Paying Off For Gavin DeGraw, Los Lonely Boys
Original at mtv.com
• Fri, May 13
Two weeks ago, after Bo Bice sang Gavin DeGraw's "I Don't Want to Be," DeGraw's Chariot Stripped soared from #146 to #92 on Billboard's albums chart with a 61 percent sales boost (see "Springsteen's Latest Leaves Mariah, Rob Thomas In The Dust"). Meanwhile, online sales of the track itsel...
For The Record: Quick News On Lil' Kim, Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand, 'NSYNC, Gavin DeGraw, Bobby Brown & More
Original at mtv.com
• Thu, May 5
The Cartoon Network is teaming with Epitaph Records to release the debut album from DangerDoom, a collaboration between Danger Mouse and enigmatic rapper MF Doom. The concept album, [Adult Swim] Presents DangerDoom, is due in September and is slated to feature sound clips and newly rec...
Gavin DeGraw Remembers NYC Struggles, Knows His Place
Original at mtv.com
• Thu, Mar 24
Since its release in 2003, DeGraw's debut, Chariot, has gone platinum, and with that fame came opportunity for DeGraw to dabble in some television acting spots. A cameo on "One Tree Hill" was followed by a quick turn as a starving artist-type on Showtime's "Dead Like Me."
Gavin DeGraw, Michelle Branch Play For 'Hill' Fans In L.A.
Original at mtv.com
• Thu, Mar 10
Packed crowd phones 'One Tree Hill' actor Chad Michael Murray. By Brandee J. Tecson Tyler Hilton in San Francisco on the "One Tree Hill" Concert Tour Finally, DeGraw came out, opening with "Just Friends" and ending the night with his hit "I Don't Want to Be," the show's theme song.
Gavin DeGraw Needs A Curvy Woman For His Regular-Guy 'Chariot'
Original at mtv.com
• Thu, Mar 3
Just as he did with the video for "I Don't Want to Be," DeGraw is hoping to share the screen with a gorgeous co-star. "Got to have curves, and I have none. No curves," he said. "I'm looking forward to checking out the headshots. It'll be awesome." tour dates, according to J Records: