Teddy Swims has made a name for himself blending powerhouse vocals with raw, emotional songwriting and now, he’s got the accolades to prove it. On Tuesday night, just before stepping onto the iconic stage at New York’s Radio City Music Hall for a sold-out show, Swims was met backstage by representatives from BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) bearing some very well-deserved news: he’d officially earned the title of BMI’s 2025 Pop Song of the Year.
It’s all thanks to his chart-dominating hit “Lose Control,” which Swims co-wrote with Julian Bunetta, Marco “Infamous” Rodriguez, and Mikky Ekko—all fellow BMI-affiliated songwriters.
A statement from the company discloses that “'Lose Control'” recently logged a record-breaking 92nd week on Billboard’s Hot 100, including a record 63 weeks in the Hot 100’s top 10." It’s a rare kind of success, not just in pop music, but in any genre—an endurance feat that speaks to the song’s resonance with listeners across the country.
A statement from the company further reveals that “Swims received awards for ‘The Door’ and ‘Lose Control’ for being two of the 50 most-performed pop songs of the previous year in the U.S.” For anyone who’s been following his meteoric rise, the recognition is no surprise—Swims has become a steady presence on playlists, radio stations, and Billboard charts.
The timing couldn’t have been more fitting. Radio City Music Hall has hosted legends for nearly a century, and now Swims joins the ranks of artists who’ve been celebrated not only by sold-out crowds, but by the industry itself.
For BMI, the awards are part of their ongoing mission to support and spotlight the songwriters and composers shaping today’s music. For Swims, they mark another major milestone in a career that’s still clearly on the rise.
The heartfelt energy that Swims brings to the stage is the same energy that powers his songs—and clearly, it’s connecting. With his voice, his vulnerability, and now, a handful of BMI awards in tow, Teddy Swims continues to chart a course all his own.
036A2218 – Kamen Law Firm’s Joshua Kamen, BMI’s VP, Strategy & Business Affairs Rafael Martinez, Trade Secrets MGMT’s Luke Conway, BMI artist Teddy Swims, BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and Trade Secrets MGMT’s Kyley Scarlet backstage at Radio City Music Hall in NYC on May 27, 2025. Credit Cyle Suesz for BMI.
036A2225 – BMI artist Teddy Swims poses with this 2025 BMI Pop Song of the Year Awards for “Lose Control” backstage at Radio City Music Hall in NYC on May 27, 2025. Credit Cyle Suesz for BMI.
036A2228 – BMI artist Teddy Swims poses with this 2025 BMI Pop Awards for “LoseControl” and “The Door” backstage at Radio City Music Hall in NYC on May 27, 2025. Credit Cyle Suesz for BMI.
