Dylan Carter, a standout contestant from The Voice, has died at 24 following a car crash in South Carolina. The rising country singer, who gained national attention during season 24 of the show, was killed on Saturday, April 25, in Colleton County, according to local officials.
According to People, the news was publicly confirmed by Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. Carter had been scheduled to perform at a town event on April 27. Authorities have not shared additional information about the circumstances of the accident.
Carter’s profile expanded after his run on The Voice, where his audition—featuring a rendition of “I Look to You”—earned a four-chair turn from judges and ultimately landed him on Reba McEntire’s team. He advanced to the battle rounds and quickly became a fan favorite for his vocal control and grounded stage presence.
Outside of television, Carter built a life rooted in his community, balancing music with work as a realtor and as the owner of a campground.
Tributes have poured in from both national figures and those closest to him. McEntire shared a message honoring her former mentee, writing, “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.”
Meanwhile, Hamilton described Carter as more than just a performer, noting that “his kindness and charm earned him immense respect,” and that his loss “will be deeply felt” across the town.
Beyond music, Carter co-founded a breast cancer-focused nonprofit, The Local Voice, which emphasized community outreach and support. In a statement, the organization called him “the heart of what we do,” adding that he “believed every voice matters and lived that every day.”
The group also highlighted his ability to connect people through both his performances and his personal warmth.
Carter’s final social media posts reflected that same spirit, showing him performing on a makeshift trailer stage in South Carolina. “I’ll take a flat bed trailer over a big stage any day,” he wrote.
