Reba McEntire, who coached Carter on The Voice, called him “brilliant, kind and talented” and offered a brief tribute. Carter co-founded breast cancer charity The Local Voice, owned Sunny Days RV & Campground and worked as a realtor. The organization asked for prayers for his family and said they will continue their mission in his honor.
Carter auditioned on The Voice with Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You,” chose McEntire as his coach and reached the battle rounds. His recent social posts showed him smiling on a makeshift trailer stage in South Carolina, celebrating life through music.