Billy Cotton (6 May 1899 – 25 March 1969) was an English bandleader, singer, composer, and actor, starting his career in the 1920s. He led a band that offered a unique combination of jazz, swing, and pop. Their upbeat music and Cotton's jolly personality made them incredibly popular from the '30s through to the '60s.

Cotton's unique vocal technique featured a cheerful, lighthearted tone with a lot of straightforwardness and warmth. His ability to convey joy through his music made him stand apart from other performers of his time. Learning to sing like Billy Cotton requires acquiring a set of skills, such as:

• Understanding your voice characteristics: As we age, our vocal range tends to contract. For this reason, it's essential to determine your unique vocal range before learning to sing like Billy Cotton. Take the vocal range test to know your range, and then find the notes that Billy Cotton sounds similar to your voice.
• Knowing the Techniques: Most of Billy cotton's music is upbeat, so the use of forceful diaphragm breathing is essential. Without sufficient breath support, you can't get the tone required for his music. The Farinelli Breathing Exercise video on Singing Carrots is a great place to start with breathing exercises.
• Practicing Songs: Billy Cotton's songs were lively, and this reflects his happy and carefree personality. Learn one of Billy Cotton's most famous songs, "Somebody Stole My Gal." This song will allow you to practice hitting high notes with soulful and joyful sounds. After you have learned the song, use the Vocal Pitch Monitor to keep an eye on your pitch accuracy.
• Vocal Registers: Learn the difference between head, chest, and mixed vocal registers and how to use them effectively. Singing Carrots offers informative articles such as Voice Registers & Vocal Breaks and Chest Voice Explained.
• Emotion in Singing: Billy Cotton had a unique charm in the way he sang with a broad smile. Learning to sing with emotion like Billy Cotton will improve your ability to connect with your audience emotionally. Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking guide explains the technique in detail.

If you want to continue enhancing your voice, Singing Carrots offers a comprehensive singing course Singing Course for Beginners that covers singing theory and practical tips for aspiring vocalists.

Billy cotton's music style was unique, and if you can master his singing techniques and personality, you will have a pleasant, cheerful, and happy voice. Keep practicing, have fun, and keep your smile on!