Grammy-nominated Teddy Swims talks origins of song "Lose Control"

Teddy Swims, the voice behind the gut-wrenching, breakout single "Lose Control," has been on the rise and is cementing his place in music history. The Billboard record-breaking song stems from heartbreak and toxicity from Swims' life and earned him a Best New Artist nomination at this year’s Grammy Awards. The Conyers, Georgia native speaks with AJC reporter DeAsia Paige about stepping into a new era of his life — one filled with love, healing, and the excitement of becoming a father. Additional Video and Photos Courtesy: AP News, TikTok/Teddy Swims, TikTok/Cover Nation

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