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
Justin Carter, 35, was killed at his apartment in Houston, Texas, on Sunday
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, including his young daughter
Carter's mother, Cindy McClellan, told ABC 13: 'His music was his world'
A rising country music star has died in an alleged accidental shooting with a gun that was being used as a music video prop.
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.
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.
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