Teddy Swims Reveals the ‘Hard Part’ About Finding Inspiration for His New Sound After Becoming a Dad

Natalia KabengeWed, April 29, 2026 at 9:40 PM UTC

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Teddy Swims joined the fatherhood club just 10 months ago, and he’s opening up about how it’s influencing his musical direction. The “Lose Control” singer dished on his journey as a parent during his Stagecoach pop-up at T-Mobile’s exclusive Club Magenta hospitality space.

Club Magenta welcomed guests at Stagecoach with open arms, providing an upscale escape from the California heat where T-Mobile customers remained plugged-in while still able to enjoy country’s best artists, right from the comfort of the club. Swims joined fans for the Teddy Swims Takeover, an experience where they got to enjoy custom mocktails, an airbrush tattoo station, and an exclusive visit from the star himself.

During a private Q&A chat at T-Mobile's Club Magenta, Teddy was asked what the next version of himself will look and sound like, and where he pulls his inspiration from now that he’s a dad of one.

“Well, it's a tough question. [It’s] coming from life, I guess, like going through a bit of a situation with my baby mother. A little heartbreak you know,” Teddy, 33, responded. “So, yeah, it's gonna be rock and roll, man, you know? Yeah, I'm really happy. I'm in a good place. And I got a 10 month old, so, you know, he just turned 10 months old yesterday, and he's the sweetest kid in the world. So trying to make everything not about being a dad is the hard part because nobody wants to hear just nothing but dad tunes.”

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Swims became a father in June 2025 after welcoming a son with his longtime partner, Raiche Wright. The couple first went public in 2024 and announced the birth in a joint Instagram post the following year. Since then, Swims has continued to share glimpses about his journey with fatherhood, and, so far, he’s enjoying the ride.

Swims’ most recent project, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Part 2 (2025), earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. He first got his start uploading covers to YouTube, with his performances of songs like Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One” accumulating millions of views and landing him a record deal with Warner Music in 2020.

Following his major label debut and first headline tour, Swims quickly made himself a household name, earning his first Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2023. Over the years, he’s been candid about feeling the need to prove himself—something he’s still grappling with today.

“I feel like, to me, I guess. Not to like the world, I guess – but to me, I want to be the best,” Teddy replied. “And again, to my son. I want him to think I am cool, and so just want [him] to be proud of me,” he exclusively told guests exclusively inside Club Magenta.

Teddy then revealed that his dad, Rodney Hampton, was there to support him at Stagecoach and he expressed he wishes to one day be able to provide that same support to his son – whether his son decides to follow in his footsteps or not.

“One day, I hope that my son maybe, hopefully, would want to do this,” he explained. “If not, I'm supporting whatever he wants to do. But I think like, my dad watching me, how proud he is, and being like, ‘How cool would that be one day to be like, I'm so proud of my son too,’ and he gets to watch me do this and be proud of his dad. It's kind of a beautiful thing. I miss him. I get to see him tomorrow, so I'm so excited y'all.”

From premium viewing to artist meetups and genre-spanning stages, T-Mobile isn’t just sponsoring festivals — it’s transforming them into next-level experiences for fans. T-Mobile members got access to an exclusive batch of Stagecoach GA passes with a complimentary $50 on-site credit through T-Mobile Tickets — a perk that extends to other popular events and festivals like Lollapalooza, BottleRock and Austin City Limits.

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