Gavin DeGraw shared a photo of himself performing at the Starlight Ball on Monday night after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
“I'm proud to support free speech, healthy eating, and an end to 'forever wars,'” he said. I wrote to X. “Good to see businessmen running the world's largest economy again. I love a good party, President @realDonaldTrump.
“Next time let's do it on Mars @elonmusk. God bless America,” DeGraw wrote with an American flag emoji, adding: “Don't step on me.”
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Gavin DeGraw performed at the Starlight Ball on Monday. He wrote to X: “I'm glad to have a businessman running the world's largest economy again.” (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images, Empire State Realty Trust, Gavin DeGraw X)
“It's good to see businessmen running the world's largest economy again.”
The Starlight Ball was the third of three balls President Trump attended after Monday's inauguration.
That same night, Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum, Kid Rock, and Billy Ray Cyrus performed at the Commander in Chief Ball, while Jason Aldean, Village People, and Nelly enjoyed performances at the Liberty Ball. I let it happen.

Gavin DeGraw shared a photo of himself performing at the Starlight Ball on Monday night after President Trump's inauguration. (Gavin DeGraw/X)
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The singer wrote to X, “I love a good party, Mr. President.” (Gavin DeGraw/X)
DeGraw is perhaps best known for his 2003 hit “I Don't Want to Be,” which became the theme song for the millennial teen show “One Tree Hill.”
DeGraw typically stays away from politics on social media, posting mostly about his music.
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He also performed at “The Force in America” concert in July and said he was “honored” to entertain in a patriotic show.

President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony took place on January 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Melina Mara/Pool/Getty Images)
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Other stars who performed at President Trump's inauguration event include Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood.




