A male Western music vocal artist with an appealing husky voice
People often say, “Your husky voice is lovely,” but what exactly is the definition of a husky voice?
If we explain it literally, it becomes “raspy” or “hoarse,” which might sound negative when it comes to singing.
However, husky voices often contain a great deal of overtone components that can shift randomly depending on the singing and pitch, and this can be extremely appealing to the ear.
This is especially true for male singers, where the degree of rasp or hoarseness can convey “masculinity” and a “sexy edge,” making the voice very attractive.
In this article, we’ve gathered many songs by singers with captivating husky voices.
Please enjoy the distinctly masculine allure you won’t find in clear-voiced singers!
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Male foreign-music vocal artists with a charming husky voice (ages 41–50)
Fancy LikeWalker Hayes
Also keep an ear out for the vocals of Walker Hayes, an American pop-country singer who debuted in 2010! Some people find husky voices soothing, and if that’s you, I highly recommend his songs.
His rich voice, carried by pleasant melodies, effortlessly settles into your heart as you listen.
It’s not a sharp, raspy huskiness, but a warm, rounded, gentle tone—let yourself sink into it!
Male Western music vocal artists with a charming husky voice (ages 51–60)
Can’t Let You GoJoe Lynn Tunner (Rainbow)
Joe Lynn Turner, the third vocalist of RAINBOW led by the legendary guitarist(?) Ritchie Blackmore.
He, too, is a singer whose slightly husky, somewhat cloudy vocal tone is part of his appeal.
By the way, the song I’m introducing here, “Can’t Let You Go,” is from RAINBOW’s last album (excluding the reunion era), Bent Out of Shape, released in 1983.
RAINBOW is also famous for frequent lineup changes, and each of their vocalists had a distinct flavor: Ronnie James Dio with his slightly gritty tone, Graham Bonnet noted for his powerful high register, and Joe Lynn Turner with his slightly hazy, husky voice.
What makes you go “as expected!” is how the songwriting and sound production were precisely tailored to each singer’s strengths.
Among the three vocalists over the years, Joe is probably the most underrated, but personally I think his sweet-toned singing is wonderful.
If you’re a fan of husky voices, he’s a singer you should definitely know!
Bad HabitsEd Sheeran
A British singer-songwriter whose hit “Shape of You” is still fresh in our memories.
With a unique style that delivers beautiful yet striking melodies, he captivates listeners.
His slightly husky, alluring voice is wonderful, too.
He even broke U2’s world record for tour attendance—an incredible feat.
And his collaboration and friendship with Taka from ONE OK ROCK are irresistible for rock fans.
Broadway GirlsMorgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen, who is popular as a country singer, doesn’t lean toward the pop style of someone like Taylor Swift; his country music often skews closer to traditional blues.
His musical style is known to pair exceptionally well with his husky voice.
Since the 2021 release of Broadway Girls, which features Lil Durk, the range of his musical expression has broadened, allowing listeners to enjoy even more of his husky vocal delivery.
The heavily effected husky vocals on that track are particularly compelling, aren’t they?
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a lot of singers with captivating husky voices up to this point—what did you think? From powerful, raspy tones to sweet voices with a hint of romance, I think we covered many different types of singers.
If this article helped you discover a new favorite, nothing would make me happier.
Just one last note as a voice coach and vocal director: even if you admire husky vocals, please never try to forcefully damage your voice to achieve it.
Please be very careful about that!