Teddy Swims Told Us About The Awkward Moment He First Heard His Song In Public And Other Funny "Firsts" Stories

Vicki Chen

29 January 2025 at 3:09 pm·1-min read

Teddy Swims has had quite an impressive past year. The singer-songwriter's massive hit "Lose Control" smashed the charts, and he earned himself a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist to boot!

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To celebrate the release of his newest album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), we asked Teddy to share a few stories about his "Firsts."

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Watch below to hear his hilarious stories about his first kiss, first time being starstruck, and the first time he heard his song in public (spoiler: it happened in a gas station bathroom):

And then be sure to stream the new album and catch him on his 2025 tour!