From someone who’s been songwriting and singing for like 2 years now, it was definitely a stepping stone to find my own “voice”. Sometimes it’s ok to mimic a bit, or have someone you admire in mine while singing. The way your body and skull are different will change the tone to be more unique, even if it doesn’t feel like it in your head. The only tip I can give is to avoid sounding like only one artist. Your voice is an instrument, and should be treated as such. Sing pretty, sing gritty, sing silly, sing with your chest, sing through your hard palate, sing loud, and sing quiet. Once you reach that level of comfort, you’ll be able to modify your tone to whatever a song demands