Teddy Swims Cleared for NRL Grand Final After Vocal Scare
There’s been a bit of buzz this week around Teddy Swims, the American singer with that soulful, powerhouse voice. Fans got worried when news broke that he had to cancel some shows in Hawaii after losing his voice mid-performance. For an artist whose music is all about emotion and vocal strength, that was a pretty big concern—especially with his highly anticipated performance at the NRL Grand Final coming up.
Teddy, who’s 33, shared a heartfelt message with fans on Instagram after those shows were called off. He explained that his doctor hadn’t cleared him to sing and that he needed more time to rest. He apologised sincerely to the crowd in Honolulu, saying how disappointed he was to let them down. He reassured everyone that all tickets would be refunded, but you could tell from his words that he really hated having to step away, even temporarily. For someone who thrives on connecting through live music, that must’ve been tough.
Now, here’s the good news. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has stepped in to clear up any doubts ahead of Sunday’s big match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium. According to him, Teddy Swims is recovering well and will absolutely be ready to take the stage. Abdo said they’d received confirmation that Teddy’s voice is “in great shape” and that he’ll be good to go. He even added that Swims is an artist who manages to bring people together, appealing across generations—using his own family as an example of how Teddy’s music reaches everyone.
Glenn Jackson, the NRL’s General Manager of Media and Communications, also doubled down earlier this week, saying fans had nothing to worry about. Even after the Hawaii cancellations, the league’s stance was clear: “We’ve been saying for days he’s coming.”
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This performance isn’t just a one-off, either. Teddy’s NRL Grand Final appearance will kick off a bigger journey. His Australian and New Zealand tour starts in mid-October, with the first stop at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena. He’s been vocal about how much Australia feels like a second home to him, saying he falls more in love with the people and culture every time he visits. To perform at such a huge national event, he said, is an honour.
For those who don’t know, Teddy Swims’ rise has been remarkable. He started out posting covers on YouTube just a few years ago, and then suddenly, the world caught on. By 2023, he had a debut album— I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1) —and hits like Lose Control and Bad Dreams turned him into a global star. His sound blends soul, country, and pop, making it instantly recognizable but also hard to pin down.
So, while the scare in Hawaii had some worried, the story has taken a positive turn. Teddy Swims will indeed be stepping onto that Grand Final stage, and by the sounds of it, he’ll be in top form. Fans can breathe a sigh of relief, because the show will go on.
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