Learning to sing like Leon Russell involves understanding his unique combination of rock, blues, and gospel on vocal technique, as well as his distinctive vocal tone. Known for his husky vocals, Leon Russell became famous for lead vocal performances in such songs as "A Song for You," "Tight Rope," and "Hummingbird."

To master Leon Russell’s unique combination of rock, blues, and gospel, start by learning how to sing with emotion and passion, digging deep inside the song and pulling out the emotion. You can find practical steps to take to achieve this in the Singing Carrots article on "Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking". Combining all of these elements into your vocal performance will allow you to portray the same honest and heartfelt lyrics that occur in Leon Russell’s songs.

When it comes to his vocal tone, Leon Russell’s husky, rough voice is distinct from many other singers. One way to emulate his sound is by practicing growling using the exercise provided here. You can also focus on warmth and depth in your voice by using a warm-up exercise like Farinelli Breathing or Humming before doing any actual singing. To improve your chest voice and voice register, which is something that Leon Russell used often, try using the Singing Comfort Zone exercise.

Once you’ve got the basics nailed down, it’s time to start working on some of Leon Russell’s songs. Classics like "A Song for You," "Tight Rope," and "Hummingbird" are excellent starting points as they allow for a lot of vocal interpretation, emotional projection, and have medium to high range notes. You can find songs that fit your vocal range and difficulty level using Singing Carrots song search tool.

For further study, take advantage of Singing Carrots’ educational singing course, which covers 21 lessons in singing theory and practical tips. Additionally, use the platform’s progress statistics to track your progress and spot areas needing improvement during your practice sessions.

By following these tips and using Singing Carrots’ articles, exercises, and tools, you can learn to sing like Leon Russell, becoming a unique and unmistakable performer in your own right.