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  • Teddy Swims: Fatherhood, Fame, and Philanthropy | Atlanta's Rising Star Gives Back

    Teddy Swims: Fatherhood, Fame, and Philanthropy | Atlanta's Rising Star Gives Back
    Nov 19 2025
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    Teddy Swims has been making waves in recent days with both professional and personal milestones. The singer-songwriter performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8th, marking a significant moment in his career trajectory. Just a few days later, on November 15th, Swims took his talents internationally, performing live at KBS Arena in Seoul, South Korea, as part of his ongoing tour schedule.

    On the personal front, Swims has been opening up about fatherhood in recent interviews. Speaking with People magazine, the artist revealed he and his partner recently welcomed a four-month-old son. Swims shared touching details about his experience as a new father, expressing how his baby has been smiling and laughing over the past couple months. He described the bond they're developing as incredibly special, noting that every time he looks at his son, the baby smiles back at him, creating a relationship he describes as having nothing like it in the world.

    Back on the professional side, Swims is gearing up for a major community event. Mix929 reports that he's organizing his 12th annual hometown benefit concert called The Nightmare Before Kegsmas, taking place December 11th at Atlanta's Coca-Cola Roxy. The event is significant because all proceeds will support the Atlanta Community Food Bank. In a departure from tradition, Swims is actively seeking new local Atlanta talent to open the show, with musicians having until November 26th to submit their work. Ticket presales began Wednesday morning at nine a.m. Eastern Time, with general sales launching Friday at the same time.

    From a social media standpoint, Swims maintains a substantial digital presence with approximately 8.6 million Instagram followers. His engagement metrics remain strong, with an average of over 104,000 likes per post and solid interaction rates from his audience.

    Overall, this period reflects Swims balancing international touring success with meaningful community involvement back home in Atlanta, all while adjusting to new responsibilities as a father. His willingness to support emerging local talent while maintaining his own career momentum demonstrates his commitment to both personal growth and giving back to his hometown music scene.

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    3 mins
  • Teddy Swims: New Dad, Grammy Nod, and Global Sensation | 2025 Highlights

    Teddy Swims: New Dad, Grammy Nod, and Global Sensation | 2025 Highlights
    Nov 16 2025
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    Teddy Swims has been riding a major wave this week with a combination of career highs and heartwarming personal milestones. Stepping onto the red carpet at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles, he radiated pride and humility as he reflected on where life has taken him. According to KVAL and an extensive series of entertainment news outlets covering the event, Swims was fresh from adjusting to life as a new dad—his son is now five months old and already the light of his days, he joked about the joys and sleeplessness with the kind of charm that is rapidly becoming his trademark. He told Courtney Tezeno that his partner is a superhero and their son is rarely anything but smiles, except during mealtime.

    Just as he was adjusting to diapers and late-night feedings, the singer received the kind of call every artist dreams of—Swims’ album was nominated for a Grammy, specifically Best Pop Vocal Album. The news, he said, arrived unexpectedly, “I just got a bunch of calls and thought it wasn’t my birthday, so why's everyone calling me?” It is Swims’ first recognition by the Recording Academy and, facing off against some of the genre’s heavyweights, he said he was humbled and, above all, honored to be counted among such company.

    He marked the occasion not just at home but on the grand stage, helping pay tribute to the late Joe Cocker as part of an all-star ensemble at the Hall of Fame. As reported by KS95, Swims’ soulful delivery on “Feelin’ Alright” and the epic closing jam on “With A Little Help From My Friends” tap into the classic rock and soul roots that made Cocker a hero to so many and that clearly influence Swims’ own work.

    Beyond ceremony and accolade, Swims remains in hot demand globally. His tour dates have been drawing sellout crowds from Japan—where he appeared at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo on November 12, as described by Japan Travel—right through to Dubai, with a major show at Coca-Cola Arena scheduled for November 22. Social media buzz has been effusive, fans praising his live performances and posting glowing reviews of his vocal power and genuine connection with the audience.

    As 2025 closes out, Teddy Swims is a new dad, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, and a performer in demand from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Each development, from global recognition to baby milestones, reads like a new headline in a career story that is far from finished.

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  • Teddy Swims: Grammy Nod, Fatherhood, and a Milestone 2025 | Lose Control Dominates Charts

    Teddy Swims: Grammy Nod, Fatherhood, and a Milestone 2025 | Lose Control Dominates Charts
    Nov 12 2025
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    Teddy Swims is having what even his closest fans might call a milestone season. Just last week he made headlines at the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, mixing with giants of music history and sharing the spotlight thanks to some career-defining news. According to WPMI and multiple entertainment outlets, Teddy is now officially a Grammy nominee, recognized for Best Pop Vocal Album—a remarkable leap for the soul-baring singer from Georgia whose breakout track Lose Control continues to dominate both radio and streaming charts. Swims described the surreal moment when he learned of the Grammy nod as one that interrupted his sleepless new-dad routine—a relatable touch for millions. Adjusting to life with his five-month-old baby, Swims admitted to reporter Courtney Tezeno that his days are full of baby giggles and family time, calling his partner a superhero and savoring a brief day off by celebrating on the Hall of Fame red carpet. This major career moment is particularly sweet with a new child at home and a rapidly growing global audience.

    The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bash also spotlighted Swims as he praised his Atlanta roots and cited Outkast, Otis Redding, and Ray Charles as guiding stars for his sound. Social media buzzed about his heartfelt shoutout to Outkast as the group was honored at the same event, where he reminisced about first hearing their genre-defying hits in his youth, fueling speculation about possible future collaborations. While Swims himself didn’t headline one of the tribute performances, he was seen networking with industry titans and engaging with fans both in person and through Instagram stories, which included candid moments and thanks to supporters after his Grammy news and parenting updates.

    Business-wise, Swims is still on the move, maintaining a rigorous tour schedule. He brought his raspy-soul magic to Tokyo’s Toyosu PIT on November 12, packing the house and delivering a rousing version of Lose Control, as shared on YouTube and reported by Japan Travel. Next up, he’s set to perform in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on November 22, further evidence of his newfound global footprint and enduring appeal to a cross-continental fanbase.

    Recent press has focused on both his music and personal journey, painting a picture of an artist poised for long-term biographical significance. There’s no compelling gossip or scandal attached—just a young father, a major Grammy contender, and a touring sensation whose star continues to rise in 2025.

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    3 mins
  • Teddy Swims: Breakout Soul Sensation Dominates Charts and Stages Worldwide

    Teddy Swims: Breakout Soul Sensation Dominates Charts and Stages Worldwide
    Nov 9 2025
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    Teddy Swims remains a breakout name in music headlines, blending powerhouse vocals with a relentless global touring schedule and a knack for capturing pop-culture moments. In the last several days, the most significant biographical news centers on his star turn at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, he took the stage in Los Angeles to lead a moving rendition of “Feelin’ Alright” and joined a supergroup to close the night with “With a Little Help From My Friends,” bringing the house down alongside Tedeschi Trucks Band, Nathaniel Rateliff, Bryan Adams, Cyndi Lauper, and Chris Robinson. This all-star jam received wide attention and cemented Swims as a next-gen soul force capable of standing out even on rock’s biggest nights. The Los Angeles Times also spotlighted his red-carpet appearance, documenting his growing presence among industry elites.

    His business footprint is expanding rapidly with a 2025 world arena tour covering Oceania, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, before capping off with festival sets at Coachella and Stagecoach in California next year. Recent and upcoming shows include a headline night at Tokyo’s Toyosu PIT on November 12, Seoul’s KBS Arena on November 15, and Singapore’s Star Theatre on November 17. Ticket demand is reportedly fierce, with several sold-out stops and fans chasing last-minute seats. The tour’s production scale is bigger than ever, but Swims is known for scaling it down mid-show to connect personally, often addressing mental health and perseverance in between chart-topping hits like “Lose Control,” “Bed on Fire,” and “The Door.” Official platforms continue to release behind-the-scenes content and tour updates, fanning anticipation with surprise covers and unreleased material.

    There’s also major chart news with Billboard implementing a controversial new rule that has forcibly ended the historic Hot 100 run of “Lose Control.” According to Graphs About Songs, this policy, seemingly designed with Swims in mind, removed songs stuck between the top 5 and top 10 after a set period—locking “Lose Control” at an eye-watering 119 weeks on the chart, including a record-setting 80 weeks in the Top 10. Industry watchers speculate that this decision prevents the song from re-entering the Top 10 once the Taylor Swift fever cools off, possibly freezing a chart record that will linger for years.

    On social media, Teddy Swims’ presence continues to skyrocket. HypeAuditor reports his Instagram followers now surpass 9 million, landing him in the top 2500 global influencers. His estimated monthly Instagram income is trending upward, reaching more than $25,000 recently, with signs of sustained growth reflecting mainstream appeal and brand partnerships. With all these high-visibility moves converging, Swims’ profile has never been higher—and with a globe-trotting live schedule, headline festival slots, and game-changing chart records, the long-term impact on his career trajectory appears profound. No major negative headlines or unverified rumors have surfaced in the last week; the conversation remains focused on milestones, sold-out shows, and industry accolades.

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    4 mins
  • Teddy Swims: From Viral Covers to Global Soul Sensation | The Meteoric Rise of a Modern Icon

    Teddy Swims: From Viral Covers to Global Soul Sensation | The Meteoric Rise of a Modern Icon
    Nov 5 2025
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    Teddy Swims is officially entering his era as a bona fide global headliner According to Latitude Festival’s own announcement and major platforms like Time Out UK Teddy Swims has just been named one of the three headliners for Latitude Festival’s massive 20th anniversary in July 2026 joining Lewis Capaldi and David Byrne on the main stage at Henham Park This not only marks an enormous milestone for Swims professionally but reflects how far he’s come from viral covers in his living room to the commanding heights of the UK festival circuit The booking came on the heels of Latitude specifically highlighting Swims as one of the most compelling new voices in music blending soul RnB pop and country to the delight of fans and critics alike

    Not even two weeks before the Latitude announcement Swims closed out the Australian leg of his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour with a sold-out emotional show in Perth as reported by The Rockpit The show was described as a whirlwind of soul gospel and showmanship with Swims delivering hits like Lose Control and Small Hands the latter a heartfelt ode to his newborn son It was a fitting finale to a tour that’s seen him go from theaters to arenas in just two years and sell-out crowds have become the norm The moment he paused midset to dedicate a song to the mother of his son and share stories from fatherhood gave fans a genuine glimpse behind the sheets of fame

    The news cycle continued to favor Teddy Swims when Renowned For Sound confirmed the 2025 European and UK leg of his tour set for February and March with arena dates in Düsseldorf London Oslo Paris Manchester and more There is major excitement around presales and Swims’ sweeping international appeal is clear As a chart-topping hitmaker he is still riding high on Lose Control which not only cracked 2 billion streams but was inducted into Spotify’s Billions Club Back in September Swims dropped a new single Bad Dreams and performed on the MTV VMA Extended Play stage where Lose Control and covers like Rihanna’s Stay landed him nominations for Best New Artist Best Alternative and Song of the Year

    Looking ahead Swims’ itinerary is relentless After Europe he heads to Asia in November 2025 navigating high-profile gigs like a hotly anticipated November engagement at KBS Arena in Seoul as listed by JamBase and a return to Japan following his Fuji Rock debut confirmed by Japan Travel

    On social media Teddy Swims remains highly visible snippets of his sold-out shows and behind-the-scenes moments surface regularly across TikTok and Instagram drawing tribute videos and even think pieces on his genre-blurring success While there are rumors swirling online about possible stateside collaborations none have been confirmed by official outlets As for business activities Swims’ relentless touring and chart momentum ensure that both fans and the industry are watching for the next pivot whatever it may be

    In brief from headlining major festivals and dominating international arenas to landing award nominations and pouring his heart into the mic Teddy Swims’ past few days underscore his leap from breakout star to lasting force in modern soul and pop

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    4 mins
  • Teddy Swims: Global Soul Sensation Conquers Arenas and Charts

    Teddy Swims: Global Soul Sensation Conquers Arenas and Charts
    Nov 2 2025
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    Teddy Swims has been riding a wave of international stardom these past few days and making headlines for back-to-back career milestones. According to RenownedForSound.com, the most significant news is his announcement of a massive European and UK arena tour for early 2025, extending his “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy” tour, with ticket sales set to hit fever pitch as presales and public releases are underway. Cities include Düsseldorf, Oslo, Berlin, Paris, London, and Dublin, signaling that Swims is firmly in arena headliner territory now, a major leap from the club gigs he dominated just two years back. His continued global ascent was further highlighted during the last stretch of his Australia and New Zealand tour, with The Rockpit giving rave reviews after his finale in Perth. The show was described as a soul-soaked spectacle, brimming with personal stories, crowd singalongs, and a heartfelt dedication to his son with the new song “Small Hands.” The atmosphere, packed with thousands of fans ranging from teens to grandmas, reflected Swims’ wide-reaching appeal and genuine showmanship, complete with karaoke moments and even an encore performed atop a toilet prop.

    In a cross-tour surprise, Swims joined Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty fame onstage in Adelaide for a duet on the hit “Unwell,” as reported by ABC Audio, drawing thunderous applause and lighting up both artists’ social feeds with clips and fan tributes. This Southern camaraderie overseas was the kind of unplanned collaboration that gets both industry watchers and TikTok sleuths buzzing for days. Meanwhile, Swims continues to dominate the charts and streaming headlines his single “Lose Control” has eclipsed two billion global streams, reached the number one slot on multiple radio formats worldwide, and landed him nominations for four MTV Video Music Awards, including Song of the Year and Best New Artist—a clear sign he’s not just hot right now, but here to stay.

    International dates keep piling up. Concerts50.com lists shows in Singapore at the Star Theatre on November 17 and a November 12 gig at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo, plus a high-profile Dubai stop later in November according to JamBase. These bookings position him as a top US soul export hitting key global markets. On social media and radio, his latest collaboration with David Guetta and Tones And I on “Gone Gone Gone” is in heavy rotation, according to K104.7 Hudson Valley’s playlist, fueling further anticipation. Rumors of surprise London appearances are unconfirmed, though AOL.com speculates about some major UK gigs beyond arena dates. If the buzz and recent accolades are any indication, Teddy Swims has turned his breakthrough moment into a bona fide world tour victory lap, making every headline feel like just the next beat in his chart-busting story.

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    3 mins
  • Teddy Swims Soars: From Clubs to Arenas, a Soulful Journey

    Teddy Swims Soars: From Clubs to Arenas, a Soulful Journey
    Oct 29 2025
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    Teddy Swims has been having the kind of October that cements a career in the pop-soul stratosphere. Just days ago in Melbourne, he wrapped up a triumphant three-night stand at Rod Laver Arena, elevating his draw from 400-seat clubs just two years ago to selling over 40000 tickets across those shows alone. Noise11.com called it a “church revival, pop spectacle, and open-hearted therapy session” as Teddy and his high-energy seven-piece band Freak Freely took the crowd from the anthemic opener “Not Your Man” through singalongs like “Lose Control” and that show-stopping encore “The Door.” The real moment everyone’s still buzzing about though is when Australia’s own Tones and I joined Teddy on stage for the debut of their new collaboration with David Guetta, the floor-filler “Gone Gone Gone.” David Guetta himself shared a behind-the-scenes peek at its creation on YouTube, and social media went wild, especially after the crowd’s ecstatic reaction at the live premiere.

    The guest list in Melbourne was stacked, with multi-generational fans and a warm shoutout for Aussie soul favorite Matt Corby, but the energy felt as personal as a living room gig—not something you get often in an arena of nearly 15000. Teddy dedicated “Small Hands” to his four-month-old son, a recent and very public addition to the Swims legacy—he and longtime partner Raiche Wright announced the birth on Instagram earlier this month, their first child, with adorable photos that drew a flood of congratulatory DMs from fans and fellow artists alike. Swims, 33, reflected on fatherhood during the show, offering the kind of wisdom—“Don’t waste your pain, pain leaving the body is healing”—that’s quickly become his trademark both on stage and in interviews.

    Outside Melbourne, he’s been making global noise: Teddy took the stage for Australia’s NRL Grand Final pre-show at Accor Stadium, an event covered widely in music media. And there was a headline-grabbing moment when Rob Thomas invited Teddy to join him onstage nearby—a surprise performance Mix 98.7 called “electric and unmissable.” The viral reach of his “I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy” tour has fans sharing clips like “Bad Dreams” and “The Door” all across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, using the hashtags #teddyswims and #ivetriedeverythingbuttherapytour.

    Looking ahead, Swims is booked solid across Australia, with upcoming arena dates in Adelaide and Perth before moving on to Japan and South Korea. Shazam and social channels are abuzz with his tour updates and fan clips, confirming what’s clear from ticket sales and digital streams: Teddy Swims has ascended from breakout vocalist to arena-level headliner, with the kind of soulful authenticity and emotional reach that’s likely to define him well beyond 2025.

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  • Teddy Swims: Melbourne Triumph, Tones and I Collab, and the Power of Healing Through Music

    Teddy Swims: Melbourne Triumph, Tones and I Collab, and the Power of Healing Through Music
    Oct 26 2025
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    Teddy Swims just cemented his superstar status in Australia with three sold-out nights at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, marking a staggering leap from club shows in 2023 to playing for over 40,000 fans over three nights this week according to Noise11. Highlights included his now-legendary soul anthems, the new father dedicating Small Hands to his son, and an emotionally raw performance style blending church revival, stadium spectacle, and personal therapy session—Swims’ fans now trend older, with many in their 30s and 40s, signaling rare multi-generational appeal, as noted in reviews from both Noise11 and WhatsMyScene. The crowd lost their minds when Tones and I joined him onstage for the live debut of Gone Gone Gone, their international collaboration with David Guetta; media from JamBase and setlist.fm confirm this was the first time the two had performed the track together in person. The visuals were stunning, loaded with high-production LED screens, pyrotechnics, and a lively band—Freak Freely—giving each hit, especially Lose Control and Bad Dreams, a powerful energy. Between songs, Teddy was every bit the humble southern preacher, signing hats for fans and urging everyone not to waste pain, but to make something positive from their struggles, as both WhatsMyScene and Noise11 described with palpable affection.

    Globally, Swims’ momentum hasn’t slowed. The video for Gone Gone Gone officially dropped, with heavy promotion across David Guetta’s and Teddy’s own social accounts. In the US, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare just announced that Swims will headline their high-profile Golden Gala in April 2026, an event that raises funds for expanded behavioral health care and is billed by the TMH Foundation as a meeting of musical healing and advocacy, underscoring Swims’ ongoing dedication to using his story and platform to address mental health.

    Last week, People magazine ran a headline-grabbing feature where Swims revealed he’s only just now making real profit from touring after years of hustle, a rare candid admission that further endears him to both music industry insiders and working artists alike. Social media remains abuzz with clips from the Melbourne shows, especially his viral moments with Tones and I, and fans are eager for both the Perth and Adelaide dates before Swims wraps his Down Under run. No controversies or political speculation appear grounded in recent, verifiable sources—attention is firmly on the music, the tour, and Teddy’s ever-growing legend.

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    3 mins