Country music’s heartbreak: 2 rising stars killed in car crashes before the age of 25

GaryAlvis

Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2026 5:00 am

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Dylan Carter and CJ Beach were both killed in crashes this year.

Country music has lost its share of legends in 2026, but scrolling the list of those lost, two names stick out.

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