use this code snippet.
protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
List<string> s = new List<string>();
s.Add("vb");
s.Add("csharp");
GridView1.DataSource = s;
GridView1.DataBind();
}
protected void Button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
GridView1.DataSource = null;
GridView1.DataBind();
}