Inside the World of Teddy Swims

Inside the World of Teddy Swims

Back in 2019, a tattooed vocalist from Georgia sat in his bedroom, hit “record,” and sang like the world was already listening. And it was. Within weeks, Teddy Swims’ stripped-back cover of “You’re Still the One” had gone viral. His voice — raw, rich, and pleading — stopped people mid-scroll.

He wasn’t trying to be famous. He was trying to be honest.

Fast forward to 2025, and Teddy Swims is no longer a best-kept secret. His new album I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) has topped charts, his international tour is selling out fast, and — in what may be his biggest plot twist yet — he's about to become a dad.

The Bedroom Became a Runway

Teddy’s rise wasn't just fast — it was deserved. That voice came from somewhere deep. A childhood filled with church music and classic soul, theatre programs and nu-metal bands, all simmering until he found his moment.

He took off online, sure. But he also showed up with substance. Early EPs like Unlearning and Tough Love proved he wasn’t just a cover king — he was a songwriter too. And when the world needed something real, Teddy offered his whole self.

“I feel like we're closing a chapter on a moment in my life that deserves to be closed.”
— Teddy Swims, Yahoo! Entertainment

This Album Feels Different

Released in January 2025, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) is a full-bodied confession — melodic, emotional, and unflinching. It glides between genres effortlessly, with features from Givēon and Muni Long that elevate without distracting.

The response? Huge. Number one in Australia. Top 10 in the US and UK. Sold-out shows in Europe. A roaring BRIT Awards performance that had people Googling “who is Teddy Swims?” — even if they’d heard that voice a hundred times before.

At the center of it all is a guy trying to do better. To get help. To show up. And to sing about it. 

Life Outside the Studio

Somewhere in the middle of all the tour buses and interviews, Teddy and his partner, R&B singer Raiche Wright, found out they were expecting their first child.

“I can’t wait to hear the voice or ‘What’s your favourite colour?’ I hope he thinks I’m cool — or she thinks I’m cool.”
— Express News

They’re calling the baby “Baby Buc-ee” for now — a nod to a gas station, some matching onesies, and the kind of goofy joy Teddy can’t help but radiate. It’s not just the songs that hit — it’s the story behind them.

Touring, Therapy, and Turning the Page

The I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour is officially underway. From the BRIT Awards stage to intimate setlist moments at venues like The Beverly Hilton, Teddy is showing fans across the UK, Europe, and North America what it means to feel every note.

He’s bringing the same soul he did in those early bedroom covers — just now with 15,000 people singing back.

Catch him live by checking the full tour list on teddyswims-tour.com, or relive his BRITs performance via Wikipedia's BRIT Awards 2025 entry.

 The Voice That Won’t Let Go

According to Muskoka Radio, Teddy Swims’ career began with a mic, a camera, and a refusal to fake it. His early covers didn’t just rack up views — they sparked a movement. His genre-hopping style attracted fans across pop, soul, hip-hop, and country.

That same article traces how his Warner Records deal in 2019 opened the floodgates to full artistic expression — starting with Unlearning, continuing through Tough Love, and now culminating in a breakout 2025.

The difference now? He’s no longer trying to be heard. He already is.

Wear the Feeling

When you’ve got a voice like Teddy’s, it doesn’t stop at your ears — it hits your chest, stays in your gut. So naturally, we’ve got the merch to match.

Explore the full collection right here.

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