At the 2024 CMA Awards on Nov. 20, Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims captivated the audience with a soulful medley of their new collaboration, “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman,” and Swims’ hit track “Lose Control.” The dynamic duo took the stage in matching all-black outfits, bringing high energy and undeniable chemistry as they delivered an unforgettable performance.
Rhett and Swims’ Show-Stopping CMA Performance
The CMA stage was electric as Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims combined their unique musical styles for a soulful mashup of two chart-topping hits. Their performance kicked off with “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman,” a song from Rhett’s latest album About a Woman, and seamlessly blended into Swims’ powerful No. 1 hit “Lose Control.”
As they sang, “Make your heart start to beat/Make you sweat, make you dream,” the crowd was enthralled by their emotional and vocal chemistry. The song lyrics continued, “Lose your mind, lose your sleep/Pushin’ me, doin’ things I thought I couldn’t/ Aw, there’s just something ’bout a woman.” The duo’s smooth blend of country and soul left the audience in awe, showcasing their powerful vocal talent.
The “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman” Collaboration
The “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman” track was originally released by Thomas Rhett as a solo in August 2024 on his album About a Woman. However, just days before the CMA Awards, Rhett dropped a special collaboration version with Teddy Swims on Nov. 15, elevating the track with Swims’ soulful vocals.
In a press release, Rhett expressed his excitement about the collaboration, saying, “This collaboration has been something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now. Teddy and I first met through our producer Julian Bunetta back in 2020, and it was pretty much instant musical chemistry… I’ve been wanting to release something with him again ever since, and his voice on this song is insane.”
Swims shared his excitement as well, stating, “Been waiting to release this song with Thomas Rhett for a while!! He has been in my corner since day one, so when he called me to join him on ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman,’ it was a no-brainer. It’s an honor to join him on this track—he’s a legend. I love you, big brother!”
A Powerful Musical Partnership
The 2024 CMA Awards performance wasn’t the first time these two artists joined forces. In 2020, they teamed up for the hit song “Broke,” and their songwriting partnership continued with Thomas Rhett’s 2023 song, “Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings).” Their deep musical connection was evident during their performance at the CMAs, as their voices perfectly complemented each other on stage.
Behind-the-Scenes Fun Before the Performance
Leading up to the performance, Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims shared a playful video on Instagram, showing them dancing and jamming out to their collaboration. Rhett posted the fun moment with the caption: “Only one thing that makes me do this kind of dance… See y’all tonight @cma #CMAawards,” further building anticipation for their CMA stage appearance.
CMA Awards 2024 Highlights
The 58th Annual CMA Awards were broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 20 and showcased incredible performances from country music’s biggest stars. Rhett and Swims’ duet was undoubtedly one of the evening’s standout moments, proving their growing musical partnership and talent. The show streamed the following day on Hulu, giving fans another chance to witness the magic of the evening.
Conclusion
Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims’ CMA Awards performance was a perfect blend of country and soul, and their collaboration on “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman” is a musical match made in heaven. With their undeniable chemistry and remarkable vocal abilities, they truly stole the show at the 2024 CMA Awards, leaving the audience in awe and excited for more of what’s to come from this powerhouse duo.
