Dylan Carter, the talented singer who captured hearts in season 24 of The Voicedied tragically following a car accident in South Carolina on Saturday night.
He was only 24 years old.
News of his passing has sparked an outpouring of grief in his hometown of Moncks Corner, where he was remembered not only for his incredible vocal range, but also as a devoted friend and pillar of the community.
Thomas Hamilton Jr., mayor of Moncks Corner, confirmed the news in a moving tribute, saying that Carter was much more to his family than an artist and that his absence will be deeply felt by the city council and staff.
Fans of the singing competition will probably remember Carter from her emotional blind audition, where she accomplished the rare feat of spinning on four chairs.
Playing Whitney Houston I look at youtouched judges Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, John Legend and Gwen Stefani with a touching tribute to her mother, who had passed away a year earlier.
Carter chose to join Team Reba and remained in the competition until Episode 12, where she performed a memorable performance of Cody Johnson’s country hit. Until you can’t before being eliminated.
Beyond his television success, Carter was deeply committed to charitable work in the Lowcountry.
She co-founded The Local Voice, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women fighting breast cancer.
The charity shared its heartbreak on Facebook, describing Carter as the heart of its mission and someone who believed every voice mattered.
Through his fundraising performances and constant kindness, he worked to bring people together, while also managing his professional life as a local real estate agent and owner of Sunny Days RV & Campground.
The community is finding some solace in the belief that Dylan has now been reunited in heaven with his mother, whose memory so clearly fueled his art.
Those who worked alongside him at his nonprofit organization were committed to carrying his light forward and continuing his mission in his honor.
As his family and friends deal with this sudden and tremendous loss, the people of Moncks Corner are asked to keep them in their prayers.
Dylan Carter leaves a legacy of music, local service, and a genuine warmth that made everyone he met feel seen.
