Dylan Carter, ‘The Voice' singer, dies at 24 in car crash
Dylan Carter, a country singer who gained national attention on “The Voice” Season 24, has died at age 24.
The musician was involved in a car crash on Saturday, April 25, in Colleton County at approximately 11:22 p.m. local time, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Authorities said the vehicle was traveling south when it left the roadway, striking a curb, a utility pole and a fence before overturning.
Carter, who was the only person in the vehicle, was transported to a local hospital, where he “later succumbed to their injuries.” The incident remains under investigation.
His death was first announced on Sunday by The Local Voice, a women’s breast cancer nonprofit he co‑founded in 2024.
“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,” the organization said. “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.”
Thomas Hamilton Jr., mayor of Carter’s hometown Moncks Corner, honored the “gifted singer” in a Facebook post on Sunday.
“Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident,” Hamilton Jr. wrote. “As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events,” he continued.
“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.”
Carter impressed all four coaches during his 2023 blind audition on “The Voice” with a rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You,” securing turns from Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Niall Horan. The then‑20‑year‑old was later eliminated during the Battle Rounds.
McEntire, who coached Carter during the competition, paid tribute on Monday after news of his death was announced.
“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,” the country singer wrote on her Instagram story April 27. “Rest in peace, my dear friend.”
In addition to his music career, Carter worked as a realtor and was the co-owner of Sunny Days RV & Campground in South Carolina.
From breaking news and local politics to art exhibitions, live music, high school sports, small businesses, and cultural events, we celebrate the people and places that make Connecticut unique.