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Gavin DeGraw

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"Sonically it's more rock than my first album," says pop heartthrob Gavin DeGraw, who's back with a heavier, guitar-driven disc (made with Daughtry producer Howard Benson). In the five years since his debut, DeGraw opened a bar in New York — and nightlife is a big inspiration for the singer. "You get a lot of ideas in bars," he says. "I like watching people interact."

"In Love With a Girl"

Click here for a behind-the-scenes look at the video shoot for "In Love With a Girl" and DeGraw's take on the song.

Click here to listen to "In Love With a Girl" in full