For lovers of husky voices: Female singers in Western music
From a slightly hoarse, smoky, soothing tone to a powerful voice that might make you think for a moment, “Is that a male vocalist?,” husky female vocals radiate a wide range of charms.
Many of my vocal training students admire husky voices as well.
This time, I’ve selected recommended works by female artists in Western music who showcase such captivating husky singing.
Some tracks are chosen from my perspective as a vocal producer, so I believe they’ll be helpful references for female singers with husky voices.
However!! No matter how wonderful a husky voice is, please never intentionally damage your own voice to get it, okay? I truly mean it—please be careful.
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For Lovers of Husky Voices: Female Singers in Western Music (51–60)
Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton
Toni Braxton, a female singer who was hugely active in the R&B scene of the 1990s.
She is known worldwide as an artist with a great voice and has received especially high praise for her lower register.
Many people who are captivated by her alto voice may not realize it, but she actually has a husky voice as well.
The combination of a low register and a husky tone is quite rare, so if you like Black music such as R&B, be sure to check her out.
BoyfriendsGrace VanderWaal
Grace VanderWaal is attracting attention as a new-generation singer-songwriter.
At age 12, she won the audition show America’s Got Talent and instantly joined the ranks of the stars.
Since then, she has continued to flourish, appearing at the Olympic opening ceremony and making her acting debut.
In addition to her beautiful husky voice, her conversational singing style is a major draw, so I hope you’ll keep an eye on her.
Also, be sure to check out her YouTube videos covering other artists’ songs.
Wildest DreamsTaylor Swift
She might not give off a particularly husky impression, but Taylor Swift actually has a husky voice! Taylor, a singer-songwriter from Canada, combines supermodel-level beauty with adorable charm, and her ever-expanding catalog of expressive songs makes her incredibly captivating.
While she’s often associated with cute tracks, she also sings songs like “Wildest Dreams” that blend sensuality with a touch of sadness.
Every side of her is truly enchanting!
Need U BadJazmine Sullivan
This is Jazmine Sullivan, an R&B singer from Philadelphia.
Her smooth, soulful vocals captivate the ears of many R&B fans! Her signature song “Need U Bad” is a heartbreaking love song that cries out in pain.
If you love R&B, you won’t regret adding it to your playlist!
Put Your Records OnCorrine Bailey Rae
A singer-songwriter from Leeds, England, who shot to prominence among music fans after being ranked No.
1 in the BBC’s “Sounds of 2006.” Her second single, “Put Your Records On,” released in 2006, became a major hit, and her debut album of the same year, “Corinne Bailey Rae,” sold over four million copies not only in her home country but worldwide.
Her musical style is never flashy; it’s an organic neo-soul/R&B sound centered around the tones of acoustic guitar—perfect as background music that gently adds color to everyday life.
If you listen to her slightly husky, soft voice that never overstates itself, you’ll find yourself feeling calm.
