If you like Billie Holiday, try these artists

If you like Billie Holiday, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Odetta

Odetta

Shared genres: jazz blues

country blues jazz blues pop music
Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Shared genres: blues, jazz, swing

big band music blues easy listening
Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr.

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Shared genres: blues, jazz, swing

big band music blues easy listening
Helen Merrill

Helen Merrill

Shared genres: jazz, vocal jazz

jazz vocal jazz
Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins

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Shared genres: jazz

classical music country music jazz
Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

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Shared genres: jazz

Western swing country music easy listening
Dean Martin

Dean Martin

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Shared genres: jazz

country music easy listening jazz
Dave Brubeck

Dave Brubeck

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Shared genres: jazz

West Coast jazz cool jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Billie Holiday?

Artists similar to Billie Holiday include Odetta, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Helen Merrill. Each shares elements of Billie Holiday's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Billie Holiday?

Billie Holiday is primarily known for blues, jazz and swing. With a smoky timbre and an understated rhythmic pulse, her music melds tension and release through deliberate phrasing that lingers in the air.

Where should I start if I like Billie Holiday?

If you enjoy Billie Holiday, start with Odetta — their album "My Eyes Have Seen" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz blues