his dad reacts over FaceTime as Swims team cheers.

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Look what youve done, baby.

Its amazing, Swims dad says while holding back tears.

ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Teddy Swims attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for MTV)

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Im so proud of you, baby.

You made it all happen, son.

Im proud of you.

Yup, you did it.

Thats cool as shit, son.

I cant stop crying!

Thank you for letting your boy pursue this dream!

To be gettin this news with my best pals in the world theres no better feeling!

I love you guys so much!

Theres no better team and no better label on the planet!

I started, from then on, listening to my gut, the singer-songwritertoldRolling Stoneover the summer.

If I feel something stirring in my spirit, I avert immediately.

I talk about things when they happen; I dont swallow things.

I just trust my gut.

And thats all you’re free to do.