Teddy Swims (born Jaten Collin Dimsdale, September 25, 1992) is an American singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. He began his music career performing in local bands spanning alternative rock, post-hardcore, and soul before gaining initial recognition through YouTube cover videos in 2019 and 2020. Signed to Warner Records in December 2019, Swims released his debut studio album "I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1)" in 2023. Swims' musical style blends R&B, soul, hip-hop, and pop. His breakthrough came with the 2023 single "Lose Control," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024 and became the longest-charting Hot 100 hit in history, achieving 6x Platinum certification. The album reached the top ten in Australia and the Netherlands. In 2025, Swims received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and multiple BET Award nominations. Known for his soulful vocal delivery and emotional performances, Swims has appeared on major television programs including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Saturday Night Live. His catalog has accumulated over 12 billion streams across platforms.