Thanks, again for all the input. I think it was M. Ted that quoted "it is important to find a singer whose voice is similar to your your own so you can see how they do things".I found who that voice would be. Gordon Lightfoot. Lightfoot and I sort of have that same pitch, I can certainly learn from him on finding that technique.
But I agree with you all, don't imitate, just play the song you feel comfortable doing it in.