Jimmie Davis, born in Louisiana, was a southern gospel and country music singer-songwriter. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1972. He is also famous as a politician: he served two non-consecutive terms as the Governor of Louisiana.

With a voice that was warm, deep, and full of character, Jimmie Davis achieved much success throughout his career. His unique vocal style, typically marked by early Blues intonations, was typically slow and calm. For those who are aspiring to sing like Jimmie Davis, here are a few tips and exercises based on the information from Singing Carrots:

• It's essential to learn and understand your vocal range before attempting to imitate Jimmie Davis's signature vocal style. The Vocal Range Test on Singing Carrots is a fine starting point: it can identify the highest and lowest notes you're comfortable singing, and provide a comparison to popular singers' ranges.
• When learning to sing like Jimmie Davis, knowledge of breathing and breath support will be crucial. Check out the Breathing Basics and Breath Support articles on Singing Carrots. To hone breath control, the Farinelli Breathing exercise can be helpful. Additionally, Sustain Vocal is an excellent warm-up exercise to practice holding notes with greater control.
• Experiment with your vocal technique. Jimmie Davis's music has been described as a "sliding" and "throaty" vocal style, which means he often employed a lot of glottal stops and deep-toned notes. Check out the articles on Voice Registers and Vocal Breaks to learn more about how the voice's register system functions and the chest voice. The Chest Voice Explained video will aid in the understanding of your chest voice.
• Articulation is also essential for singing like Jimmie Davis. The Finger Bite exercise is an excellent method to practice pronunciation and enunciation while singing. It would be best to keep in mind that some Jimmie Davis songs were more straightforward and allowed for more vocal inflection, so a flexible and relaxed vocal style will be beneficial.
• Practice songs by Jimmie Davis using Singing Carrots' song search tool. 'You Are My Sunshine' is perhaps Jimmie Davis's most famous song and is a classic example of his vocal and artistic style. Additionally, 'Nobody's Darling but Mine' and 'I Hung My Head and Cried' have a similar Blues tonality to Jimmie Davis's music.
• Finally, if you're interested in learning more about Jimmie Davis's musical career and unique vocal style, explore articles such as those on Contemporary Vocal Techniques, Vocal Distortion and Growling, and Singing with Vibrato on Singing Carrots.

With regular practice and a willingness to experiment and learn, you'll be well on your way to achieving Jimmie Davis's unique vocal techniques.