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The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Teddy Swims on becoming a dad, his breakout year and finally trying therapy
IT'S not even a month since the birth of his first child, a baby boy, but Teddy Swims is back on the road – and reflecting on what's been a remarkable year for the Georgia singer who has fast become one of music's biggest breakout stars. With his powerhouse vocals, heartfelt lyrics and soulful blend of pop, R&B and country, 5 Teddy Swims become one of music's biggest breakout stars in 2024 Credit: Claire Marie Vogel 5 Teddy was born Jaten Dimsdale in Georgia but has a special place in his heart for the UK Credit: Supplied His rise has been steady but 2024 catapulted him into another league. He opened this year's Brit Awards with an unforgettable medley of his songs — Bad Dreams, The Door and the global smash Lose Control. 'That song will not go away,' he says with a laugh, on a video call from his hotel in Washington DC before his show later that night. 'I mean, I'm not in a hurry for it to go away, but it's still rocking.' read more on teddy swims He grins: 'I'm super grateful for Lose Control. "You're lucky to get a song like that in your lifetime, and I hope I get like, three or four more of those. "I need another Lose Control as I need to try to buy this baby [his son] a boat one day.' Despite his tattooed frame and his gold and diamond encrusted teeth, Swims is like a friendly, cuddly bear — warm, open and full of southern charm. Most read in Music He says going back on the road and leaving his baby boy at home with partner Raiche Wright has been hard. 'It kills me leaving him,' he says. Teddy Swims stuns fans with surprise intimate gig as he reveals his dream collaboration 'When we were leaving on the bus I was just sobbing and drinking. "My tour manager was like, 'Bro, you got to stop the tequila, or you got to stop crying. "'This is not a healthy way to start off on tour'. 'The first two days on the road were tough because I kept waking up and looking for him. But I'm excited to see him grow.' Swims says he's loving his life. 'We bought a home in "I'm so blessed, and I'm so grateful for everything I have in my life.' He credits his partner, also a musician, for making him go to couples counselling after he finally tried 'I made myself a promise that after I got the first record out, I was going to get into therapy, and I finally did and it was great. 'Then Raiche mentioned 'We are completely different people and so I imagine how we see the world, and the way our son should be, will be different too. 'I'VE STRUGGLED WITH NIGHTMARES' "I hope he will be a good boy because I was absolute hell.' Raiche, who Swims met through social media, also inspired his single Bad Dreams. 'I've struggled with nightmares a lot in my life and sometimes I get to this point where I can't sleep, or I'm scared to sleep. "Meeting Raiche, who's such a holistic person, it's been nice to have someone help with that, making me take charcoal and magnesium to sleep.' Explaining how they got together, he recalls: 'I had been following her for a couple of years as we had been listening to each other's music. 'Then she came to a show of mine in Atlanta and we hit it off, and the rest is history. "Within a year we were pregnant, so we needed to make this work.' It was a very different story for 'I was in a relationship with someone who was an addict and I wasn't the best myself,' he explains. 'The substance of our relationship was literally the substances we were taking, and the lifestyle we were living. 5 Swims has just welcomed his first child with partner Raiche Wright Credit: Getty "We became co-dependent. 'I'd never say anything bad about her. Sometimes you can love someone, but it's not meant to be. "We brought out the worst in each other and it was hard to find a way to close that door and move forward.' Still, the singer has found peace and believes that music saved his life in many ways. He says: 'Throughout that record, you go from being so heartbroken in one sense, to having a family, a life and a career. "Just being stable, and then trying therapy has been wonderful. 'I feel lucky for everything that happened, I had this 'ministry through music'. "I've been able to be open and talk, to process it and put it into an outlet.' 'There's no way I'd be alive today if I didn't have that outlet. "I'm so lucky to have people who love me and want the best for me and pulled me out of the dumps. Now I get to be a millionaire because my ex broke my heart Teddy Swims 'One day I'll have my son come out on stage and personally thank all my fans for the life they have given him.' He says with a laugh: 'Now I get to be a millionaire because my ex broke my heart. "So, I've nothing to do but thank her at this point. 'I've been on the straight and narrow for a while now. "I still like to throw back my Miller High Life [beers] here and there and my tequila, but I've been off the cocaine and stuff for a very long time.' Today Swims takes huge pride in being a mentor for people who have similar problems. 'Saving somebody from walking down a bad path or telling somebody they're not alone is what I'm here to do,' he says. 'There are still a lot of people with a platform who aren't saying sh*t. "You've got to speak. Don't do nothing.' He believes one avenue that can help make a difference is social media. 'FIRE FOR MUSIC' 'One beautiful thing about social media, which can be nasty in a lot of ways, is that there's always a community out there. 'The way people are supporting mental health, there are so many ways to reach out. "It's been life-changing for me, and I'm sure for thousands of others around the world. "It's a good time to get health — physically and mentally.' Teddy Swims' second album, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), went to number two in the charts when it was released in January, and now, with the complete album also out, he sees it as a shared healing experience. 'Every time I play those songs and people sing along, I see how so many have gone through the same thing,' he tells me. 'When I tap into that feeling, I get to take ownership of it, and me and thousands of people are now celebrating together. "That bad time in my life, or their life — we get to reclaim ownership of that trauma and dance around and think about how horrible it was.' Influenced by classic soul singers such as Otis Redding, 'I saw them at Warped in 2007 when I was about 15 and that was when I got on fire for that music.' 5 Swims at the Brits wearing a cape made of teddy bears designed by Christian Stroble Credit: Getty Another influential rock band was Acceptance. He recalls: 'Acceptance's album Phantoms really changed my life — they're one of my favourite bands ever.' Born in Conyers, a suburb of Atlanta, Swims was discovered when in 2019 he sang a cover of Before he hit the big time, he had been playing in cover bands and prog-rock groups. His band were known as Teddy Swims, so the name stuck with him as a solo star. He says: 'For so many years it had been such a slow burn for me, which I'm happy with. "Fame has come into my life because I've been able to navigate it slowly. "And luckily for me, I'm still playing in the same band with the same kids that I grew up with. 'And we still do everything together. We're rocking and writing here in the hotel, last night even. 'We're writing as we're on the road, because it's a clean slate right now to do whatever is next. "And it's a beautiful thing to be wide open and not know where we're going. "I try to be somewhat relatable because I could just write a daddy album.' 'TOUGH AND CUTE' With his success, life on the road has also brought some unexpected changes for Swims. He tells me: 'When I first needed a security guy around me, I found it a weird thing to navigate. "I'm never really in danger and everybody I meet is always sweet to me. It's hello, hugs and taking pictures — and I love that. 'Fans can come say hi to me any day of the week. I asked for the attention, and I get it, and I love it. I'm excited.' Being in the spotlight is something Swims doesn't shy away from. At the Brits, he walked the red carpet wearing a cape made of teddy bears. 'My stylist friend Christian Stroble helped me put that together,' he says. 'I always try to keep it punk rock but I still want to be tough and cute. "I would love to have a fashion line later and we will see what happens.' I still feel like the little fat kid from Conyers sitting with a bunch of celebrities Teddy Swims He says: 'I did not know what I was walking into — it was huge. "I'd never played a big show like that, so that was a big cherry popped for me there. 'And all those names that I find myself with at these events — it's nuts to be looking at those people as peers. 'There's always been a piece of me being there at the table and thinking I belong there. "But I still feel like the little fat kid from Conyers sitting with a bunch of celebrities. "But you know, heck yeah, I got a ticket too.' Swims says he loves visiting the UK and can't wait to return next year when he's hoping to play some festivals. 'The UK has always been so good to us. They are sweet on Ted,' he says with a smile. "Back in 2024, I spent more time in the UK than in America, I visited there about nine times. 'We were always so loved over there and we kept making memories with friends and it really paid off. 'The people there adopted me in a way, so, I'm very, very happy. I love Birmingham, it's probably my favourite city in the UK. 'But I just love the UK in general. I can't wait to be back there soon." 5 I've Tried Everything But Therapy (complete edition) is out now Credit: Supplied Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Teddy Swims on becoming a dad, his breakout year and finally trying therapy
IT'S not even a month since the birth of his first child, a baby boy, but Teddy Swims is back on the road – and reflecting on what's been a remarkable year for the Georgia singer who has fast become one of music's biggest breakout stars. With his powerhouse vocals, heartfelt lyrics and soulful blend of pop, R&B and country, Teddy Swims — born Jaten Dimsdale — has struck a chord with fans around the world. 5 5 His rise has been steady but 2024 catapulted him into another league. He opened this year's Brit Awards with an unforgettable medley of his songs — Bad Dreams, The Door and the global smash Lose Control. 'That song will not go away,' he says with a laugh, on a video call from his hotel in Washington DC before his show later that night. 'I mean, I'm not in a hurry for it to go away, but it's still rocking.' He grins: 'I'm super grateful for Lose Control. "You're lucky to get a song like that in your lifetime, and I hope I get like, three or four more of those. "I need another Lose Control as I need to try to buy this baby [his son] a boat one day.' Despite his tattooed frame and his gold and diamond encrusted teeth, Swims is like a friendly, cuddly bear — warm, open and full of southern charm. He says going back on the road and leaving his baby boy at home with partner Raiche Wright has been hard. 'It kills me leaving him,' he says. Teddy Swims stuns fans with surprise intimate gig as he reveals his dream collaboration 'When we were leaving on the bus I was just sobbing and drinking. "My tour manager was like, 'Bro, you got to stop the tequila, or you got to stop crying. "'This is not a healthy way to start off on tour'. 'The first two days on the road were tough because I kept waking up and looking for him. But I'm excited to see him grow.' Swims says he's loving his life. 'We bought a home in Nashville, and I look at it out there in our yard every day and I can't believe I get to live this life because I sing and write songs. "I'm so blessed, and I'm so grateful for everything I have in my life.' He credits his partner, also a musician, for making him go to couples counselling after he finally tried therapy himself following the release of his first album. 'I made myself a promise that after I got the first record out, I was going to get into therapy, and I finally did and it was great. 'Then Raiche mentioned couples therapy to make sure we are as healed as we can be, and I'm sure it will help us with our parenting. 'We are completely different people and so I imagine how we see the world, and the way our son should be, will be different too. 'I'VE STRUGGLED WITH NIGHTMARES' "I hope he will be a good boy because I was absolute hell.' Raiche, who Swims met through social media, also inspired his single Bad Dreams. 'I've struggled with nightmares a lot in my life and sometimes I get to this point where I can't sleep, or I'm scared to sleep. "Meeting Raiche, who's such a holistic person, it's been nice to have someone help with that, making me take charcoal and magnesium to sleep.' Explaining how they got together, he recalls: 'I had been following her for a couple of years as we had been listening to each other's music. 'Then she came to a show of mine in Atlanta and we hit it off, and the rest is history. "Within a year we were pregnant, so we needed to make this work.' It was a very different story for Swims when he wrote his debut album — 2023's I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) — which was influenced by a darker period in his life. 'I was in a relationship with someone who was an addict and I wasn't the best myself,' he explains. 'The substance of our relationship was literally the substances we were taking, and the lifestyle we were living. "We became co-dependent. 'I'd never say anything bad about her. Sometimes you can love someone, but it's not meant to be. "We brought out the worst in each other and it was hard to find a way to close that door and move forward.' Still, the singer has found peace and believes that music saved his life in many ways. He says: 'Throughout that record, you go from being so heartbroken in one sense, to having a family, a life and a career. "Just being stable, and then trying therapy has been wonderful. 'I feel lucky for everything that happened, I had this 'ministry through music'. "I've been able to be open and talk, to process it and put it into an outlet.' 'There's no way I'd be alive today if I didn't have that outlet. "I'm so lucky to have people who love me and want the best for me and pulled me out of the dumps. Now I get to be a millionaire because my ex broke my heart Teddy Swims 'One day I'll have my son come out on stage and personally thank all my fans for the life they have given him.' He says with a laugh: 'Now I get to be a millionaire because my ex broke my heart. "So, I've nothing to do but thank her at this point. 'I've been on the straight and narrow for a while now. "I still like to throw back my Miller High Life [beers] here and there and my tequila, but I've been off the cocaine and stuff for a very long time.' Today Swims takes huge pride in being a mentor for people who have similar problems. 'Saving somebody from walking down a bad path or telling somebody they're not alone is what I'm here to do,' he says. 'There are still a lot of people with a platform who aren't saying sh*t. "You've got to speak. Don't do nothing.' He believes one avenue that can help make a difference is social media. 'FIRE FOR MUSIC' 'One beautiful thing about social media, which can be nasty in a lot of ways, is that there's always a community out there. 'The way people are supporting mental health, there are so many ways to reach out. "It's been life-changing for me, and I'm sure for thousands of others around the world. "It's a good time to get health — physically and mentally.' Teddy Swims' second album, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), went to number two in the charts when it was released in January, and now, with the complete album also out, he sees it as a shared healing experience. 'Every time I play those songs and people sing along, I see how so many have gone through the same thing,' he tells me. 'When I tap into that feeling, I get to take ownership of it, and me and thousands of people are now celebrating together. "That bad time in my life, or their life — we get to reclaim ownership of that trauma and dance around and think about how horrible it was.' Influenced by classic soul singers such as Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, Swims says he grew up loving rock bands — including Coheed And Cambria after seeing them live. 'I saw them at Warped in 2007 when I was about 15 and that was when I got on fire for that music.' Another influential rock band was Acceptance. He recalls: 'Acceptance's album Phantoms really changed my life — they're one of my favourite bands ever.' Born in Conyers, a suburb of Atlanta, Swims was discovered when in 2019 he sang a cover of Shania Twain 's megahit, You're Still The One. Before he hit the big time, he had been playing in cover bands and prog-rock groups. His band were known as Teddy Swims, so the name stuck with him as a solo star. He says: 'For so many years it had been such a slow burn for me, which I'm happy with. "Fame has come into my life because I've been able to navigate it slowly. "And luckily for me, I'm still playing in the same band with the same kids that I grew up with. 'And we still do everything together. We're rocking and writing here in the hotel, last night even. 'We're writing as we're on the road, because it's a clean slate right now to do whatever is next. "And it's a beautiful thing to be wide open and not know where we're going. "I try to be somewhat relatable because I could just write a daddy album.' 'TOUGH AND CUTE' With his success, life on the road has also brought some unexpected changes for Swims. He tells me: 'When I first needed a security guy around me, I found it a weird thing to navigate. "I'm never really in danger and everybody I meet is always sweet to me. It's hello, hugs and taking pictures — and I love that. 'Fans can come say hi to me any day of the week. I asked for the attention, and I get it, and I love it. I'm excited.' Being in the spotlight is something Swims doesn't shy away from. At the Brits, he walked the red carpet wearing a cape made of teddy bears. 'My stylist friend Christian Stroble helped me put that together,' he says. 'I always try to keep it punk rock but I still want to be tough and cute. "I would love to have a fashion line later and we will see what happens.' The chatty singer says that playing The Brits was something else entirely. He says: 'I did not know what I was walking into — it was huge. "I'd never played a big show like that, so that was a big cherry popped for me there. 'And all those names that I find myself with at these events — it's nuts to be looking at those people as peers. 'There's always been a piece of me being there at the table and thinking I belong there. "But I still feel like the little fat kid from Conyers sitting with a bunch of celebrities. "But you know, heck yeah, I got a ticket too.' Swims says he loves visiting the UK and can't wait to return next year when he's hoping to play some festivals. 'The UK has always been so good to us. They are sweet on Ted,' he says with a smile. "Back in 2024, I spent more time in the UK than in America, I visited there about nine times. 'We were always so loved over there and we kept making memories with friends and it really paid off. 'The people there adopted me in a way, so, I'm very, very happy. I love Birmingham, it's probably my favourite city in the UK. 'But I just love the UK in general. I can't wait to be back there soon."
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teddy Swims Welcomes First Baby with Girlfriend Raiche Wright: 'My Heart Is Exploding'
Teddy Swims is a dad! The "Lose Control" singer welcomed his first baby with his girlfriend Raiche Wright on Monday, June 23 The singer first announced he and his girlfriend were expecting their first baby together in JanuaryTeddy Swims is a dad! The "Lose Control" singer, 32, welcomed his first baby, a son, with his girlfriend Raiche Wright on Monday, June 23, announcing the happy news on Instagram on Friday, June 27. In a joint post, the couple shared several black-and-white photos of their hands next to their newborn son. "6.23.25 We love you lil man," he simply wrote in the caption. Resharing one of the black-and-white photos onto her Instagram Stories, the newly minted mom wrote, "He's perfect and my heart is exploding! ♥️🌹." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Teddy Swims Is Going to Be a Dad! Singer Expecting First Baby with Girlfriend Raiche Wright The "Bad Dreams" artist, born Jaten Collin Dimsdale, and his girlfriend announced they were expecting their first baby together on Instagram in January. In the sweet photos, the couple is seen posing on a beach, sitting together on a lounge chair. Wright leaned back on Swims, wearing a red and white gingham bikini and exposing her bare belly. Swims put his hands on her stomach, wearing a baseball cap and looking off into the distance. Wright also posed solo in the ocean, resting a hand on her belly. A third photo showed Swims giving his girlfriend a sweet kiss on the cheek. "We can't wait to meet you baby 🤍✨," the two wrote in their joint post. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the musician opened up about when he and his girlfriend discovered their exciting news. Swims noted that they were leaving Austin City Limits when they noticed something wasn't entirely normal. "She was complaining of things that we thought were period symptoms. And I was like, these have been going on for a while, maybe we should check this out," Swims said of his girlfriend. "And so we're in our hotel the next day, I don't remember where we're off. And weirdly, as we're driving through Austin, she'd never been to a Buc-ee's before, which is my favorite place in the whole world. And so I was like, you gotta go. Half my wardrobe is Buc-ee's." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The musician went on to say that they stopped at the gas station shop, got adult onesies and then went to Chili's to eat. 'So we're there, we're eating Chili's in our onesies, we go home and we do the test. We do like three of them and it's like, immediately yes you're pregnant," he shared. "And so we're freaking out, we're finding this out in our Buc-ee's. Until we find a name, we're just calling boy or girl 'Baby Buc-ee.' I'm going to call it Buc-ee, I don't care what the name is." The singer confirmed his romance with Wright in a July 2024 episode of The Kyle & Jackie O Show. 'She does what I do, which is great,' he said, referring to Wright's singing career. 'Because it's like maybe 3 a.m. and I'm calling her and she's like 'Yeah, yeah I'm in a session. I'm recording vocals.' And I'm like, 'Girl, yeah, handle your business, baby.'' Read the original article on People
FACT
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Soul sensation Teddy Swims announces first-ever Dubai show
The global phenomenon will take to the stage in Dubai this autumn. Grammy-nominated singer Teddy Swims will perform live in Dubai on 22 November at Coca-Cola Arena as part of his I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour. If you'd like to see the hitmaker, here's how to get hold of tickets. The multi-platinum star will be joined by his band, Freak Freely, performing fan favourites and genre-blending tracks like The Door' and Bad Dreams. He will also perform his record-breaking hit Lose Control, the longest-charting Billboard Hot 100 hit in history and the track that placed him in Spotify's Billions Club. His first two albums, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) and I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), established him as one of the industry's most respected, soulful, and multi-talented artists. On 27 June, Swims will release I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Complete Edition), featuring his latest single God Went Crazy. He will also release recent collaborations with BigXthaPlug and Raiche – just one week before embarking on his international tour. The tour will span the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and the UAE. Swims said: 'Last time I came to the UAE, I had the best time – taking in the most beautiful views with the most beautiful people this Earth has to offer! I love you and I can't wait to get together and celebrate live music!' Thomas Ovesen, CEO of All Things Live Middle East, said: 'Teddy Swims is one of the most exciting voices in music today, and we're thrilled to be bringing him to Dubai for the very first time. His energy, soul, and connection with fans make his live shows unforgettable – and we're proud to give audiences here the chance to experience that magic at Coca-Cola Arena this November.' Standing ticketholders will have access to the official fan party and the chance to win signed merchandise. Pre-sale registration opens on Friday, 20 June at 8am, followed by a 24-hour pre-sale starting Monday, 23 June at 10am. Registration for the pre-sale is open now. General tickets go on sale on Tuesday, 24 June at 10am. GO: Visit for more information.
ABC News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
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