Mac Davis was an American country singer, songwriter, and actor who passed away in 2020. Throughout his career, he was known for his smooth, easygoing singing style and his ability to write hit song after hit song. He wrote tunes for Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, and Kenny Rogers and put out numerous albums throughout his career.

If you want to learn to sing like Mac Davis, you'll need to embrace his laid-back style. Mac had a way of making even the most difficult songs seem effortless, and he did that by maintaining a steady, even tone throughout his performances. To develop this skill, you will need to work on your breathing and overall breath support. Thankfully, Singing Carrots has plenty of resources to help you do just that.

Firstly, you should start with the breathing basics article mentioned in the resource section. Learning how to breathe properly is essential for any singer, but particularly for those who want to emulate Mac Davis' smooth vocal style. Pay close attention to the active and passive breathing techniques and work to incorporate them into your routine.

Moving on to the vocal range test, this can help you identify the range that suits you best and gives an idea about the styles of music that you would be best suited to. Mac Davis was a country singer and he was best known for his smooth voice. So you should try to focus on a more laid-back, country style. The song search tool is a great resource for finding songs that match your vocal range and genre preferences, allowing you to practice and hone your skills.

In terms of exercises, you should work on your chest voice, as this will give you the soft and gentle tone that Mac Davis was known for. Make sure you check out the vocal registers & vocal break article and watch the instructional videos that show how to find your mixed voice. You can also make use of the pitch accuracy test and the vocal pitch monitor to monitor your progress.

To improve your overall technique, focus on opening up your mouth and throat while singing. It can sometimes feel unnatural to do this at first, but doing it properly will allow you to create a more powerful, sustained tone, similar to what Mac Davis was known for. Also, proper articulation is important in this style, especially for the lyrics to come across properly. The articulation article has a plethora of information about how to do that.

Last but not least, to improve your overall stage presence and performance, you should practice singing with emotion and intuition. Mac Davis was known for his effortless performances, often making it seem like he didn't even need to try. But, behind that laid-back vibe were years of practice and studying music. The singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking article is an excellent resource to help you get started.

Remember, Mac Davis' voice was built on a strong foundation of breath support, good technique, and practice. Stick with it, and you may be able to emulate his smooth, easygoing singing style. Good luck!