Teddy Swims shares the story behind his Hot 100 hit “Lose Control,” his reaction to the song’s massive success, getting to meet Kelly Clarkson, working with stars such as Maren Morris and Meghan Trainor, why he named his debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), who he’d love to sing and work with in the future and more!
Teddy Swims:
Hey, y’all! Teddy Swims and you’re watching Billboard News.
Tetris Kelly:
It’s Tetris with Billboard News, and I’m hanging out with my fellow homie from Georgia, Teddy Swims.
Teddy Swims:
Hey, good to be back with you.
Tetris Kelly:
“Lose Control” Hot 100, top 10. Your first time in the top 10 on the chart, man. How’s that feel?
Teddy Swims:
It feels great. I’m just humbled and justified.
Tetris Kelly:
I mean, the promo tour for the song to me has been so impressive. You’ve been on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Voice, Today show. How’s it been to, like, be in front all these audiences performing?
Teddy Swims:
Really amazing. I think, I think especially with with Kelly, like, that was just so cool to be in such a huge fan forever. You know, she was like, this whole season. She’s like, “Just give me Teddy Swims! Give me Teddy Swims.” And I was just so thrilled that she was like, such a fan, you know? And I was like, “Oh, my God.” I just … I didn’t, you know, I didn’t expect the kind of energy of her being such a fan. And, and it was such a huge thing.
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