Carter was born into a family with old money and grew up in a life of luxury. Unfortunately, due to poor management and the crash of 2008, the longtime fortune was depleted. When he was 14 years old, Carter's family moved into a motel and the dramatic lifestyle change profoundly affected his childhood. Music became the only thing that could lift his spirits. Carter's cousin started inviting him to church, where he realized music could be more than just a hobby. Carter currently is a full-time musician and performs at gigs around town.