Rising country music star who was described as ‘the next Garth Brooks’ dies aged 35 in an accidental shooting with a gun that was being used as a music video prop
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Rising country music star who was described as ‘the next Garth Brooks’ dies an accidental shooting
Justin Carter, 35, was killed at his apt in Houston, Texas, on Sunday when a gun that was being used as a music video prop ‘accidentally’ went off
Few details about the circumstances surrounding his death have been revealed
The singer had recently signed a deal with Triple Threat Management
A company spokesman said: ‘Justin had a potential to, you know, in our eyes, and a lot of people’s eyes to be the next Garth Brooks’
Carter released several songs since late 2018, including Wouldn’t Know and RUN
Triple Threat Management intends to release the rest of his music, with the proceeds going to his family
Rising country music star Justin Carter was killed in an accidental shooting at his apt in Houston, Texas, on Sunday. The singer was 35 years old
Justin Carter was 35 years old when he was killed at his apartment in Houston, Texas, on Sunday. Very few details about his death have been revealed.
The singer had recently signed a deal with Triple Threat Management.
‘Justin had a potential, in our eyes and a lot of people’s eyes, to be the next Garth Brooks,’ company spokesman Mark Atherton told ABC 13.
Atherton said the gun used in the accidental shooting was the same one that was slated to be used for a music video shoot.
Rising country star Justin Carter in concert
Carter sources said was killed in his apt when a gun that was going to be used in an upcoming music video shoot, accidentally went off
Loved ones said Carter spent a lot of time recording music at Enclave Recording Studios in northeast Houston and was finishing up his new solo album when he died.
He had released at least six songs since late 2018, including hits Wouldn’t Know and RUN.
Triple Threat Management intends to release the rest of his music, with the proceeds going to his family, including his young daughter.
Carter’s mother, Cindy McClellan, told ABC 13: ‘His music was his world. He was always there for everybody.’
The family has asked Veterans Affairs to cover expenses for the former service member’s funeral, a post on his Facebook page says.
Funding approval could take several weeks so relatives have asked for donations to be sent to beehere04@gmail.com.
Carter had recently signed a deal with Triple Threat Management and was finishing up his first solo studio album. He is seen above during the filming of one of his music videos
According to his website, Carter ‘fully committed’ to having a career in country music last year and had written, produced and recorded more than 30 songs in the span of six months.
He was scheduled to perform at three shows in 2019.
‘Justin is a Texas born and Texas raised country boy to his core,’ his website says. ‘His passion and drive stem from being influenced by some of the greats since he was just a child.
Rising star: Carter ‘fully committed’ to having a career in country music last year and had written, produced and recorded more than 30 songs in the span of six months
‘He grew up listening to Waylon, Hank, George and Jones. Some of his favorites are Clay Walker, Garth Brooks and George Strait.
‘Justin’s passion is derived from the sound of old country, and he clings to that feeling he gets when he hears it and tries to push that into his music.
‘Times are changing and so are the generations taste in music, but Justin tries to keep a happy medium between both old and new to satisfy everyone.’
A company spokesman said: ‘Justin had a potential to be the next Garth Brooks.’ The country music legend is one of Carter’s favorite artists.
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