Dylan Carter, the talented singer who captured hearts in season 24 of The voicehas tragically died 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 across his home town of Moncks Corner, where he was remembered not only for his incredible vocal range but as a devoted friend and pillar of the community.
Thomas Hamilton Jr., the mayor of Moncks Corner, confirmed the news in a moving tribute, saying Carter was much more to his family than an entertainer and that his absence will be deeply felt by the city council and staff.
Fans of the singing competition will likely remember Carter for his emotional blind audition, in which he achieved the rare feat of a four-chair trip.
Performing Whitney Houston’s I look to youhe moved judges Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, John Legend and Gwen Stefani with a soulful tribute to his mother, who had passed away a year earlier.
Carter chose to join Team Reba and remained in the competition until episode 12, when he delivered a memorable performance of Cody Johnson’s country hit Until you can’t before they are eliminated.
In addition to his television success, Carter was deeply invested in charitable work in the Lowcountry.
He co-founded The Local Voice, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women battling breast cancer.
The charity shared their heartbreak on Facebook, describing Carter as the heart of their 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 realtor and owner of Sunny Days RV & Campground.
The community finds some comfort in the belief that Dylan is now reunited in heaven with his mother, whose memory so clearly fueled his artistry.
Those who worked with him in his non-profit have vowed to carry his light forward and continue their mission in his honor.
As his family and friends navigate 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.
