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Leslie Carter

Leslie Carter was an American pop singer best known as the sister of Nick Carter and Aaron Carter.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Leslie Barbara Carter was an American pop singer best known as the sister of musicians Nick Carter and Aaron Carter. She released the single "Like Wow!" in 2001 and later performed with the band The Other Half. Carter died in 2012 at age 25.

Early life and family

Leslie Carter was born on June 6, 1986, in Tampa, Florida, United States. She was a member of the Carter family and the sister of musicians Nick Carter and Aaron Carter.

Music career

Carter debuted in 2001 with the single "Like Wow!" on DreamWorks Records. Although a debut studio album was planned, it was ultimately cancelled and not officially released.

The Other Half

From 2006 to 2009, Carter performed with The Other Half, a band she founded. The group represented her later recorded work after her solo debut.

Death

Carter died on January 31, 2012, in Westfield, New York, United States, at age 25.

Key facts

  • Leslie Barbara Carter was an American pop singer.
  • She debuted in 2001 with the single "Like Wow!" on DreamWorks Records.
  • Her planned debut studio album was cancelled.
  • From 2006 to 2009, she was a member of The Other Half, a band she founded.
  • She was the sister of Nick Carter and Aaron Carter.
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Canadian context

Leslie Carter is connected to Canadian readers mainly through North American pop culture and the broader international fame of the Carter family, though she had no major documented Canadian affiliation in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Leslie Carter?
Leslie Carter was an American pop singer and the sister of Nick Carter and Aaron Carter.
What was Leslie Carter known for?
She was known for her 2001 single "Like Wow!" and for performing with The Other Half.
Did Leslie Carter release an album?
Her debut studio album was planned but cancelled, so it was not officially released.
What band was Leslie Carter in?
She was a member of The Other Half, which she founded.
When did Leslie Carter die?
She died on January 31, 2012, at age 25.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Carter
    Supports: Birth name, dates, occupation, debut single, cancelled album, and membership in The Other Half.
  2. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/leslie-carter-mn0000209247
    Supports: Career overview, debut single, and family background.
  3. LiveOne — https://www.liveone.com/artist/leslie-carter/125249
    Supports: Debut album title, record deal, single, and The Other Half.
  4. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/leslie-carter/14922765
    Supports: Family background, debut recording, and later career activity.