How Teddy Swims Became a Global Star

Full Name: Jaten Collin Dimsdale

Date of Birth: September 25, 1992

Teddy Swims Age: 33 years

Age Generation: Millennial

Place of Birth: Conyers, Georgia, United States

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: White American

Resident Off: Sherman Oaks, California

Married Status: Unmarried

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Occupation:

• Singer 
• Songwriter

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Chinese Zodiac: Monkey

Religion: Pentecostal Christian

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Family

Father Name: Not publicly disclosed

Mother Name: Glenna Fox

Brother Name: Dallas Dimsdale

Teddy Swims Girlfriend: Raiche Wright

Son Name: One son born June 27, 2025, name kept private

Physical Traits

Teddy Swims Height in Feet: 5 feet 7 inches

Height in Centimeters: 170

Teddy Swims Weight in Kilograms: 95

Weight in Pounds: 210

Body Type: Stocky

Build: Broad and muscular

Distinctive Features:

• Extensive facial and body tattoos
• Full beard
• Powerful baritone voice

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Color: Dark brown

Tattoos:

• TOUGH LOVE tattooed across his eyelids
• Home at Last, on his forehead
• Ears blackened with ink
• Dimsdale Established in 1992, tattoo
• Simba from The Lion King
• An angel under his left armpit
• His best friend, Derrick Parkey’s self-portrait
• Portraits of Chris Farley and Carl Weathers

Education and Musical Training

• Graduated from high school around 2010 in the Conyers area
• Enrolled in cosmetology school at age 19 in 2011
• Dropped out of cosmetology school the same year after his father urged him to focus on music
• Participated in high school musical theater productions, including Rent
• Self-taught vocalist through family soul records and church music
• Played in several high school bands across genres from glam metal to country

Teddy Swims Songs

• Lose Control
• The Door
• Bad Dreams
• Guilty
• Are You Even Real
• Some Things I’ll Never Know

Teddy Swims Albums

• I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Part 1, 2024
• I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Part 2, 2025
• I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Complete Edition, 2025

Teddy Swims Collaboration

• Are You Even Real with GIVĒON
• Some Things I’ll Never Know with Maren Morris
• Gone Gone Gone with David Guetta and Tones and I
• Bad For Me with Meghan Trainor

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2025
• Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album 2026 for I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Part 2
• Multiple iHeartRadio Music Awards wins and nominations
• Diamond certification for Lose Control from the RIAA

Teddy Swims Concert Tours and Live Performances

• I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy global tour 2024-2025 sold out worldwide
• Summer 2026 East Coast Headline Tour launching June 4 at Mohegan Sun Arena
• Festival appearances, including Coachella 2026 and BottleRock Napa Valley
• Special one-off shows such as Fenway Park and Red Rocks

Hobbies and Interests

• Collecting and curating tattoos  
• Spending quality time with family and newborn son
• Listening to classic soul and R&B records
• Watching football, especially football

Business Ventures

• He was named the first-ever Chief Love Officer for Kay Jewelers
• Partnered with Booking.com for This Guy Books campaigns in 2025
• Merchandise line available through the official website
• Signed a major global publishing deal in March 2024 with Warner Chappell Music

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• He has been a consistent supporter of St. Jude
•He supports The Trevor Project organisation
•He frequently advocates for therapy and mental wellness
•Partnered with the Recording Academy’s MusiCares for critical health and welfare services
•Donated the entire 2026 tour bonus to cancer patient support programs
•Opened Swims Sanctuary Medical Center, offering free care for homeless individuals

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• His stage name SWIMS acronym means someone who isn’t me sometimes
• Bought his father a new truck with early career earnings
• Eyelid tattoo session caused significant pain, yet remains a favorite
• Started posting covers during the pandemic, which led to rapid discovery
• Maintains a strong Georgia accent and Southern humility despite global fame

Controversies

• No major controversies

Teddy Swims Net worth

• $5 Million Dollars