Dylan Carter, who became known as a contestant on season 24 of The Voice in 2023, has tragically passed away at the age of 24 following a car accident in South Carolina.
Local NBC affiliate News 2 in Charleston, South Carolina, was the first to announce that the country music artist had died in Colleton County.
The report states that further details concerning the circumstances of the musician’s death have not yet been made public.
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Dylan Carter dies: Mayor of Moncks Corner issues statement
However, the Mayor of Moncks Corner, where Carter hailed from, Thomas Hamilton Jr., shared a post on his Facebook: “Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident. As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events.”
“His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt. To the loved ones and acquaintances of Dylan, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult period.
“The Town of Moncks Corner, its Council, and entire staff extend their deepest sympathies. He was much more to our family than an entertainer he was our friend and we are deeply saddened.”
Dylan Carter’s journey at The Voice
Carter was merely 20 years old when he auditioned for the 24th season of The Voice.
He made a striking debut on television, as his blind audition garnered a four-chair turn from judges Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, John Legend, and Gwen Stefani.
During the singing reality show, he performed the Whitney Houston classic I Look to You, which he later revealed was a tribute to his deceased mother.
Carter also mentioned that he had tried to sing the song at his mother’s funeral but was too overwhelmed with emotion to complete it.
He chose McEntire to be his mentor. His journey on the singing competition concluded weeks later during the Battle Rounds, in an episode that aired on October 31, 2023.
Carter did not allow his elimination to hinder his music career, as he continued to perform in the Lowcountry region, including the aforementioned benefit events for The Local Voice.