Teddy Swims took home two new pieces of hardware at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards presented by Marriott Bonvoy, winning Top Hot 100 Song and Top Radio Song for “Lose Control” — which he also performed — at the ceremony on Thursday (Dec. 12).
Standing on the performance stage with his band, surrounded by a group of passionate fans, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter accepted both prizes at the same time. “Two is absolutely bonkers, man. I’m so grateful,” Swims began, holding one BBMA in each hand. “Thank you for changing my life, everyone who’s listening. Thank you for letting me do the best job in the world with the best team in the world.”
“I love you, mama,” added the Georgia native. “Thank you for letting a fat kid from Conyers win.”
“Lose Control” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March, seven months after the track first debuted on the chart. Swims has since lodged three more entries on the chart: “The Door,” “Bad Dreams” and “Dirty” with Jessie Murph.
Swims also performed his slinking ballad on the BBMAs stage, letting his signature rasp shine through on the belted chorus and, at one point, ceding the spotlight to his guitarist for a soulful solo. “I lose control/ When you’re not next to me/ I’m falling apart right in front of you, can’t you see?” sang the musician, dressed in a leather biker jacket and silver chain, sunglasses hanging off his forehead. Earlier during the BBMAs, Swims sang an emotive live version of “Bad Dreams.”
The star is a finalist for a total of eight awards at this year’s BBMAs. In addition to Top Hot 100 Song and Top Radio Song, Swims is also up for Top New Artist, Top Song Sales Artist, Top Streaming Song, Top Selling Song and more.
Hosted by Michelle Buteau, the 2024 BBMAs is airing on FOX and Fire TV Channels and on-demand on Paramount+. Performances are available to watch back as they’re uploaded on Billboard.com and via @BBMAs and @Billboard social channels.
The Billboard Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Corporation. PMC is also the parent company of Billboard.
