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