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Tattooed Sensation Teddy Swims Conquers Australia and New Zealand
23 Oct
Summary
- Teddy Swims collaborates with iconic children's group The Wiggles
- Swims sets Billboard record with 100 weeks on the Hot 100 chart
- Swims' tattoo obsession leads to impromptu inking sessions with drunk friends

In the past few weeks, rising American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims has been making a major impact in Australia and New Zealand. The Atlanta-born artist, known for his blend of R&B, country, and soul, has been on a whirlwind tour of the region, performing at high-profile events like the NRL Grand Final and delivering a keynote at SXSW Sydney.
However, the highlight of Swims' trip was undoubtedly his collaboration with the iconic children's group The Wiggles. Swims had long been a fan of the beloved entertainers, and he finally got the chance to join them on stage during his concert at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on October 15th. The two acts performed a medley of Wiggles classics like "Rock-A-Bye Your Bear," "Hot Potato," and "Fruit Salad," much to the delight of the audience.
Swims' success has extended beyond just his live performances. In July, he made history when his song "Lose Control" became the first track in the Billboard Hot 100's history to spend triple-digit weeks on the chart, reaching the milestone 100th frame. This surpassed the previous record held by Glass Animals' "Heat Waves."
The singer's tattoo obsession has also been a topic of conversation during his time in Australia. Swims has been inking his friends and crew members in the green room after shows, taking advantage of the "drunks" who are willing to let him practice his craft.
As Swims' I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour of Australasia continues, it's clear that the rising star has well and truly conquered the land Down Under, cementing his status as a global sensation.