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.
Playlist
| For lovers of husky voices: Female singers in Western music | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | HushJuliet Simms (Automatic Loveletter) |  play_arrow | Juliet, the emo band, captivates with a husky voice. |
| 2 | Just Give Me A ReasonP!nk |  play_arrow | An American female singer who captivates with a husky voice |
| 3 | No Ordinary LoveSade |  play_arrow | Sade: Enchanting Vocals and Exquisite Music |
| 4 | Fallin’Alicia Keys |  play_arrow | Alicia Keys' music captivates the world |
| 5 | You’ve Got the LoveFlorence & The Machine |  play_arrow | Florence and the Machine, captivating music |
| 6 | Midnight SkyMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus’s musical evolution |
| 7 | Red FlagsMimi Webb |  play_arrow | Mimi Webb's “Red Flags,” a dangerous love |
| 8 | CompanyRickie Lee Jones |  play_arrow | Ricki Lee Jones’s Musical Life |
| 9 | ToxicBritney Spears |  play_arrow | The music of Britney, the songstress who captivated the world |
| 10 | Fade Like A ShadowKT Tunstall |  play_arrow | KT Tunstall is popular for her striking vocals. |
| 11 | 1234Feist |  play_arrow | Faust's music captivates the world |
| 12 | SorryHalsey |  play_arrow | If you're also into husky voices, Halsey, then check this out… |
| 13 | SnoozeSZA |  play_arrow | SZA, the Grammy-winning modern R&B superstar |
| 14 | Cool GirlTove Lo |  play_arrow | Tove Lo’s captivating music and vocals |
| 15 | Meant to BeBebe Rexha |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter with diverse musicality and a husky voice |
| 16 | Never Give UpSia |  play_arrow | An Australian singer-songwriter who does not reveal their face |
| 17 | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Ellie Goulding captivates the world with her unique music. |
| 18 | Make MeJennifer Paige |  play_arrow | A captivating singing voice of 90s-style pop |
| 19 | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A young singer with worldwide popularity for disco-style songs |
| 20 | Hips Don’t LieShakira |  play_arrow | Shakira: A Songstress Who Captivates the World |
| 21 | Do It Like ThatRicki Lee |  play_arrow | A popular singer-songwriter from Australia |
| 22 | ComplicatedAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Influenced women with a punkish singing voice |
| 23 | Je t’aimeLara Fabian |  play_arrow | Belgian female singer, emotionally rich singing voice |
| 24 | RehabAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | Amy Winehouse: A Short Life, A Deep Musical Legacy |
| 25 | DiamondsRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna, an internationally active singer |
| 26 | MaybeJanis Joplin |  play_arrow | Janis Joplin leaves behind a soul-stirring voice |
| 27 | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | Adele’s success built on vocal prowess |
| 28 | It’s a HeartacheBonnie Tyler |  play_arrow | The poignant singing voice: the charm of Bonnie Tyler |
| 29 | Up on the RoofLaura Nyro |  play_arrow | A New York female musician, known for her distinctive musical style |
| 30 | Stop This FlameCeleste |  play_arrow | Celeste draws attention with her husky singing voice. |
| 31 | Back From The DeadElizabeth “Lzzy” Hale（Halestorm） |  play_arrow | Hailstorm Lizzy with a powerful, dynamic singing voice |
| 32 | Move OverJanis Joplin |  play_arrow | Janis Joplin, a soulful voice |
| 33 | Genie In A BottleChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | Christina Aguilera is a globally popular singer. |
| 34 | Back To YouSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Selena Gomez, singer and actress, charming |
| 35 | Tell MeMacy Gray |  play_arrow | Macy Gray’s distinctive music |
| 36 | Strange fruitBillie Holiday |  play_arrow | Billie Holiday’s soul-stirring singing voice |
| 37 | LoveLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | From New York, the sadcore songstress |
| 38 | SmileMadeleine Peyroux |  play_arrow | A female vocalist who sings in diverse genres |
| 39 | Happy Ever AfterJULIA FORDHAM |  play_arrow | Julia’s powerful singing that resonates with the heart |
| 40 | I Only Want to Be With YouDusty Springfield |  play_arrow | A legendary female white soul singer who sings with Black soul |
| 41 | Back To BlackAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | Amy Winehouse, a songstress of talent and turmoil |
| 42 | LukaSuzanne Vega |  play_arrow | A socially conscious singer-songwriter who represents the 1980s |
| 43 | PressCardi B |  play_arrow | Cardi B’s talent and outrageous charm |
| 44 | You’d Be So Nice To Come Home ToHelen Merrill |  play_arrow | The allure and music of the jazz songstress, Meryl |
| 45 | Need U BadJazmine Sullivan |  play_arrow | Jazmine Sullivan’s wistful R&B |
| 46 | Woman (feat. Lana Del Rey)Cat Power |  play_arrow | An indie female singer-songwriter |
| 47 | A Whiter Shade of PaleAnnie Lennox |  play_arrow | Annie Lennox’s beautiful singing voice |
| 48 | Story Of My Life – IrelandLesley Roy |  play_arrow | Leslie Roy’s captivating dance-pop song |
| 49 | Baby It’s Cold OutsideNorah Jones |  play_arrow | Norah Jones scores a huge hit with her soothing, healing voice. |
| 50 | Bette Davis EyesKim Carnes |  play_arrow | Kim Carnes, a popular singer with a husky voice |
| 51 | FlowersLauren Spencer Smith |  play_arrow | Lauren Smith's Emotional Ballad |
| 52 | Wildest DreamsTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's diverse appeal and music |
| 53 | She Cries Your NameBeth Orton |  play_arrow | A captivating singer with an ennui-tinged voice |
| 54 | Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton |  play_arrow | Toni Braxton’s captivating low voice |
| 55 | Feeling GoodNina Simone |  | Nina Simone, the diva who fought against discrimination |
| 56 | I Hate Myself for Loving YouJoan Jett & The Blackhearts |  play_arrow | The achievements of Joan Jett, the Queen of Rock |
| 57 | BoyfriendsGrace VanderWaal |  play_arrow | Grace VanderWaal featured singer |
| 58 | LifeDes’ree |  play_arrow | Desiree's singing voice frees the heart. |
| 59 | Edge Of A Broken HeartJanet Patricia Gardner（VIXEN) |  play_arrow | The appeal of Vixen, the female Bon Jovi |
| 60 | Free MeSia |  play_arrow | A beautiful slow ballad from Australia |
| 61 | Поживи в моей шкуреАлла Пугачева |  play_arrow | Legendary Russian female singer, Ms. Pugacheva |
| 62 | If It Makes You HappySheryl Crow |  play_arrow | Sheryl Crow, a representative female singer of the ’90s |
| 63 | Quelqu’un m’a ditCarla Bruni |  play_arrow | First Lady Sarkozy: Her music is captivating too |
| 64 | Doo-WopLauryn Hill |  play_arrow | Lauryn Hill, a female neo-soul singer |
| 65 | My Heart Goes BoomMiss Li |  play_arrow | A singer with a charmingly characterful voice |
| 66 | Stand BackStevie Nicks |  play_arrow | The allure of Stevie Nicks, the queen of rock |
| 67 | Lost On YouLP |  play_arrow | LP's 'Lost On You' is a big hit. |
| 68 | Good Morning GorgeousMary J Blige |  play_arrow | Mary J. Blige's husky singing voice |
| 69 | Breaking Down The DoorBuika |  play_arrow | Spanish husky-voiced singer Buika |
| 70 | Put Your Records OnCorrine Bailey Rae |  play_arrow | Corinne Bailey Rae's music |
| 71 | The House Of My FatherJoanna Dean (Bad Romance) |  play_arrow | Possessing a husky and powerful singing voice, and... |
| 72 | No ScrubsT-Boz（TLC） |  play_arrow | TLC, the trajectory of the R&B supergroup |
| 73 | AloneAnn Wilson（Heart） |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the All-Female Rock Band Heart |
| 74 | MissingTracey Thorn（Everything But the Girl） |  play_arrow | A husky singing voice with a lively beat |