Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour in Columbus

Teddy Swims, born Jaten Dimsdale in Atlanta, built his following on YouTube cover videos before channeling a background that spans hair metal, metalcore, soul and country into a genre-blending style rooted in R&B and contemporary pop. His debut album, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), includes "The Door," a single he co-wrote about finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship, alongside hit singles that pushed him into arena-level touring. Known for a booming, soul-inflected voice that draws on gospel and classic R&B phrasing, Swims has become one of the more distinctive vocalists to break out of the streaming era, pairing vulnerable songwriting with big, theatrical vocal performances. Support on this run comes from Mac Ayres and MarcLo. Columbus audiences catch The UGLY Tour at Nationwide Arena on September 30, 2026, with Swims' catalog of confessional, genre-crossing songs anchoring the night.