Early Influences

Sam Cooke

Sweeter

Beloved by fans for his blue-eyed soul vocals, freewheeling melodies, and earthy charm, singer, songwriter, and musician Gavin DeGraw has enjoyed success since breaking through in 2003 with his debut album, Chariot, which sold over a million copies, earned platinum certification, and yielded three hit singles. On Gavin's new album *SWEETER*, the New York native experimented with new sounds, thanks, in part, to collaborating with a host of top-notch producers. *SWEETER* will be released by RCA Records on September 20, 2011.