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South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Found Jun. 30, 2009 Tomorrow only, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., tickets for the Gavin DeGraw/Collective Soul concert at Fort Lauderdale's Revolution Live are 2 for 1. So $34 |
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Found Jun. 30, 2009 Tomorrow only, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., tickets for the Gavin DeGraw/Collective Soul concert at Fort Lauderdale's Revolution Live are 2 for 1. So $34 |
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ThatsRacing Nascar - Found Jun. 30, 2009 They catch up with Manhattan friends like Stuart Katzoff, a real-estate developer, and Gavin DeGraw, the pop singer and owner of National... |
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Orlando Sentinel - Found Jun. 28, 2009 When it takes five years between albums, as it did between the release of Gavin DeGraw's 2003 major-label debut, Chariot, and 2008's self-titled |
Greatest Hitmaker
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Time - Found Jun. 21, 2009 ... and introduce guests at his annual pre-Grammy party to the best new artist--of 2004. 'His name,' Davis confides in advance, 'is Gavin DeGraw. |
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The Des Moines Register - Found Jun. 26, 2009 After two studio albums, singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw was ready for a change of pace. |
Gavin DeGraw at Revolution Live
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Miami Herald - Found May. 15, 2009 Soulful pop rock songwriter and pianist Gavin DeGraw hits Revolution Live on July 15, with Georgia rockers Collective Soul opening. |
New Album Lets Gavin DeGraw's Brother Improve Old Songs
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Billboard - Found May. 11, 2009 Last Day' -- from the 2005 debut of Gavin DeGraw's big brother, 'Midnight Audio.' 'I wanted to kind of move past them,' DeGraw tells Billboard... |
New Album Lets Gavin DeGraw's Brother Improve Old Songs
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Billboard - Found May. 11, 2009 Last Day' -- from the 2005 debut of Gavin DeGraw's big brother, 'Midnight Audio.' 'I wanted to kind of move past them,' DeGraw tells Billboard... |
Gavin DeGraw Biography
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| Birth name | Gavin Shane DeGraw |
| Born | February 4, 1977 |
| Origin | South Fallsburg, New York, United States. |
| Genre(s) | Rock Piano rock Blue eyed soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Voice type(s) | Tenor |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Label(s) | J Records Sony Music Entertainment |
| Website | Official website |
Gavin Shane DeGraw (born February 4, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is probably most well-known for his songs "Chariot", "I Don't Want to Be", which is featured as the theme song for the TV drama One Tree Hill, and "In Love with a Girl".
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Early life
Gavin DeGraw grew up in the Catskills, in South Fallsburg, New York. His father was a prison guard and his mother was a detox specialist, as mentioned in his song "I Don't Want to Be". DeGraw began singing and playing piano at the age of eight. He attended Berklee College of Music during the same year as artist John Mayer. He also has two siblings, both older, named Joey, and Neeka. Also related to Pat Patterson of Middletown,DE in which he drew inspiration for his songwriting talents. Joey currently provides guitar and backing vocals for Gavin's band, as well as performing and touring to promote his own music.
Career
Originally, DeGraw started in Manhattan clubs alongside local pianists Andrew West and Lenny Revell, drawing several of his home town fans. He got his big break when "I Don't Want to Be" was chosen as the theme song for the teen drama One Tree Hill. The song has also been performed on American Idol, Australian Idol, Canadian Idol and Idol (Norway and Sweden) by various contestants during different seasons. Two of DeGraw's other songs, "Follow Through" and "Chariot," have also achieved popularity and radio play. His song "We Belong Together" was also featured in the 2006 film Tristan and Isolde. In 2004, DeGraw released an acoustic version of his album Chariot called Chariot Stripped. DeGraw and his band recorded the album live in the studio, in only one take on the vocals, seeking an intimate effect.
Since 2004, his profile has grown, bringing him to other states as he tours the country. He made his television debut on Last Call with Carson Daly. DeGraw has also appeared on television shows such as The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, The Late Show With David Letterman, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Live with Regis and Kelly. Recently, he has been seen in cameos on Dead Like Me, What I Like About You, and American Dreams. He also appeared in One Tree Hill, singing "I Don't Want to Be" and "Chariot" at Karen's Cafe. DeGraw has released a number of music videos as well, including "I Don't Want to Be", "Follow Through" and "Chariot". The latter was directed by Zach Braff, who also directed music videos for Joshua Radin.
His brother Joey is also a recording artist who played guitar and sung with him on his tour to promote his album Chariot. DeGraw toured with such acts as Sister Hazel, Barenaked Ladies, Howie Day, Michael Tolcher, Butterfly Boucher, The Allman Brothers Band, Marc Broussard, Saving Jane, Jason Mraz and Maroon 5.
According to DeGraw's official site, he returned to the studio on September 1, 2006 to begin recording his next album. Gavin DeGraw was released on May 6, 2008, peaking at #7 on the US Billboard Chart. The first single, "In Love with a Girl" was released on February 5th, 2008. The second U.S. single "Cheated On Me" was released in September 2008, while the rest of the world saw the release of "She Holds a Key". The worldwide third single is "I Have You to Thank".
Gavin Degraw's third album, Free was released March 31st, 2009. The first single, "Stay", was released through DeGraw's website on March 11th.
DeGraw's song "Follow Through" (from his 2003 album release 'Chariot'), is featured on an advert for Carte D'or ice cream.
Discography
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| 2003 | "Follow Through" |
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| 2004 | "I Don't Want to Be" |
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| 2005 | "Chariot" |
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| 2006 | "Just Friends" |
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| 2008 | "In Love with a Girl" |
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| "Cheated on Me" |
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| 2009 | "I Have You to Thank" |
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*: Current single
Compilations
- "We Are the Champions", from the album Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen (2005)
- "Jealous Guy", from the album One Tree Hill, Vol. 2: Friends with Benefit (2006)
Awards and nominations
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| 2005 | Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Soundtrack Single of the Year ("I Don't Want to Be") |
| 2005 | Radio Music Award nomination for Song of the Year/Mainstream Top 40 Radio ("I Don't Want to Be") |
References
- Billboard Artist Chart History - retrieved March 15, 2009.
External links
- Gavin DeGraw's official website
- Gavin DeGraw at the Internet Movie Database
- Gavin DeGraw at TV.com
- Gavin DeGraw collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- Music videos at AOL Video
- Exclusive Gavin DeGraw Interviews at OurStage.com
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