Dylan Carter, a former contestant on The Voice, died in a car accident on April 25 at the age of 24. The news of his passing was shared by Moncks County mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. in a Facebook post on April 26.
“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,” Hamilton wrote.
Dylan gained fame during Season 24 of The Voice and was under the tutelage of Reba McEntire. Though he had gone on to the battle rounds, Dylan lost out to Tom Nitti. McEntire also left a touching tribute for him, saying “We will miss Dylan so much. He was a brilliant, kind and talented young man who brought a huge ray of sunshine to The Voice. Rest in peace, my dear friend.”
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Here’s all you need to know about Dylan Carter.
Dylan Carter: Family to net worth; 5 things to know
- Carter was raised in St. George, South Carolina, in the Lowcountry region by his mother, Julie Carter. The late singer had made no mention of his father. He also has a brother – Cole Carter, who reportedly attended Clemson University and stays at Harleyville in South Carolina.
- Carter is also a real estate agent and co-founded a breast cancer charity, called The Local Voice. He is also the owner of Sunny Days RV & Campground. The Local Voice remembered his passing in a statement, and wrote “With heavy hearts we share the passing of Dylan Carter, co-founder of The Local Voice, talented musician, and someone who meant so much to our community. Dylan was the heart of what we do. He believed every voice matters and lived that every day. Through his music, his kindness, and his smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen.”
- Dylan is also known to hang out with his niece – Claire Julie Carter, Cole’s younger daughter. The two had their birthdays just one day apart, and Dylan had written in the past “I mean it when I say I would not want to share my cracker OR my birthday weekend with anyone else.”
- Dylan’s exact net worth is not a matter of public record. However, he has an estimated net worth of about $100,000 and $300,000, most of which came from his musical performances and other ventures.
- Dylan started pursuing music after his mother passed away, on October 15, 2022. He shared that this incident had inspired him to pursue music and audition for The Voice. During the audition, he performed I Look to You, which he had also sang at his mother’s funeral. Dylan had earned a four-chair turn on the occasion, and thanked the judges later for extending support. A video of Dylan’s audition has now resurfaced after news of his tragic demise broke.
What happened to Dylan Carter? Accident details
Carter was involved in a single vehicle crash on Saturday night while driving along the rural road of Colleton County, which is about 53 miles from Charleston, as per local reports. Authorities reportedly said the vehicle was headed south before it ran off the road, struck a curb, a utility pole, and then a fence. It overturned at this point.
Carter was reportedly rushed to a hospital but succumbed to injuries. The crash is under investigation. The late singer was set to perform at the town of Moncks Corner’s “Music on Main” event on Monday, April 27, as per reports. Following his death, the event was canceled.