Dylan Carter, 'The Voice' Season 24 Contestant, Dead at 24

Dylan Carter, who appeared in front of thousands forThe Voice, has died at the age of 24. The singer from South Carolina was confirmed to have died in a car accident on Saturday.

The young musician appeared in front of the judges for his audition on Season 24 of The Voice. His rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Look at You" was a hit among audiences and led all four judges to turn their chairs. Local news outlets and the local mayor confirmed that the singer died after a car crash on April 25.

"Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident," said Thomas Hamilton Jr., the mayor of his S.C. town, in a SundayFacebook post. "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."

"To the loved ones and acquaintances of Dylan, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult period. The Town of Moncks Corner, its Council, and entire staff extend their deepest sympathies. He was much more to our family than an entertainer he was our friend and we are deeply saddened."

According to News2, Carter was also the co-founder of The Local Voice, a non-profit that helps women fighting cancer. The organization commented that the singer was "the heart of what we do" and "believed every voice matters and lived that every day."

"We are heartbroken, but find comfort knowing he is in heaven with his mother. We are so grateful for Dylan, for the love he gave this community, and for the impact he leaves behind. We will carry his light forward and continue this mission in his honor. Please keep his family in your prayers in the coming weeks as they navigate this tremendous loss," they said in their statement.

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According to reports, Carter was scheduled to perform on Monday at the Town of Moncks Corner's "Music on Main" event. The event has since been cancelled following the news of Carter's death. In a previous interview with News2, Carter revealed he had auditioned for The Voice two times in the past before finally making it to the blind auditions.

When Carter appeared on the competition show when he was 20, he dedicated the Houston song to his late mother, who had died the year before. He had commented on having "felt my mom with me" and "heard her" when stepping onto the audition stage. Carter chose Reba McEntireas his mentor and ended his run on the show after the Battle Rounds.

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This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM.