Combining soft rock, jazz, and pop, Christopher Cross is one of the most praised and versatile musicians of his time. To learn to sing like Christopher Cross, it is important to understand the soft and flowing nature of his voice. Here are some practical tips on how to sound like Christopher Cross:

1. Improve your breathing

   Deep breathing is important for singing relaxed and beautiful lines like Cross. By improving your breathing techniques, you will be able to hold notes longer and sing softer. Check out Singing Carrots' resources on breathing basics and breath support to get started.

2. Practice with emotional expression

   Cross is known for his emotional and expressive singing. To develop similar emotive skills, try singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking and focus on conveying a message through your song.

3. Pay attention to your pitch accuracy

   To accurately represent Cross’s vocal tones, pitch accuracy is important. Singing Carrots provides a pitch accuracy test to ensure that you can get accurate pitches right off the bat.

4. Practice with chest and head vocal registers

   Christopher Cross uses both head and chest registers in his singing style. Develop a comfortable singing range and try to find a mixed voice between the two.

5. Practice singing songs by Christopher Cross

   Last but not least, practice some of Cross’s famous songs, like Sailing, which showcases his signature soft and flowing voice. Singing Carrots' song search feature can help you find songs that suit your voice range and style.

By following these tips and Singing Carrots’ resources, you can learn how to sing like Christopher Cross. Good luck with your learning and have fun expressing your own style!