Gavin DeGraw in Cologne

Gavin DeGraw is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, born in South Fallsburg, New York, in 1977. His pop-rock songs draw on soul and piano-led rock; he is best known for “I Don’t Want to Be,” the theme song for One Tree Hill, as well as “Chariot” and “Not Over You.” His debut album, Chariot, established the songs that first brought him a wide audience. In 2011, Gavin DeGraw toured North America with Maroon 5 and Train, then co-headlined a summer tour with Colbie Caillat the following year. He later returned to a co-headlining format for a 2016 tour with Andy Grammer.