It only took one night in June 2019 for everything to change for a man from Georgia. Before the world knew his name, Teddy Swims was waiting tables at a Chili’s and sleeping on a mattress on his dad’s floor. He had no car and very little money, but he had a voice that could stop time.
He decided to post a tribute to Michael Jackson online, and by the next morning, 10,000 people had already watched it. This was the start of a journey that led him to perform a soul-stirring rendition of “Lose Control.”
The music feels like a release of all the pain he carried during his hardest years. What makes it more memorable is performing it next to Kelly Clarkson.
Kelly Clarkson With Teddy Swims – Lose Control
People are losing their minds over how well these two sound together. One fan says that the low backup parts fit so well that it feels like the song was made for both of them. Another viewer notes that, in most cases, one singer is louder, but here they are equally strong.
This performance was a huge win, but the talk they had afterward showed even more about his heart. Teddy sat down to tell the whole story of how he went from the “YouTube vortex” to the top of the charts. He explains that his hits did not come from luck but from a very productive day of writing, even through his tears.
Teddy Swims FULL INTERVIEW With Kelly Clarkson | Songs & Stories
During their chat, Teddy reveals that his song The Door was actually his brain telling him to leave a bad situation. He talks about being a new dad and how he wants to be a good man just like his own father.
Teddy Swims’ style is a mix of soul and rock that speaks to anyone who has ever had a broken heart. Follow Teddy Swims on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see where his voice takes him next.