Country music singer, 38, arrested in North Carolina. Here’s what we know
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Key Points:
- Country music singer Josh Sanders, known for finishing as runner-up on "The Voice" in 2024, was recently arrested in North Carolina on outstanding warrants related to traffic violations and obstructing a police officer.
- Sanders' arrest comes amid a contentious custody battle with his estranged wife, Kendra, with both parents disputing custody of their three daughters following their split in January.
- Court filings reveal Kendra accuses Sanders of alcohol abuse, driving while intoxicated with their children, and exhibiting violent behavior in front of them, claims that Sanders denies.
- Sanders began his music career in rock before switching to country, and he and Kendra have known each other since childhood, having grown up as neighbors.
- The couple also suffered the loss of a son, Leelynd, who died on the day he was born.
