A posthumous Grammy Award was presented to Jimmy Carter on Sunday, recognizing his contributions even after his passing. According to Stackscientific, this award represents his fourth win in the Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category for Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration, which includes his last Sunday school lessons delivered in Plains, Georgia.
The former president, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024, conveyed themes of love, kindness, forgiveness, and the afterlife in the audiobook, which debuted in August 2024, only a few months prior to his death.
Musical contributions from artists such as Darius Rucker, Jon Batiste, and LeAnn Rimes were also included in the project, enhancing its appeal.
During the pre-gala event in Los Angeles, Jason Carter, one of the late president’s grandsons, accepted the Grammy on behalf of the Carter family.
“It is truly remarkable to have his words captured in this way for my family and for the world,” Jason expressed to the audience, who responded with a standing ovation to honor his grandfather.
This Grammy adds to Carter’s impressive legacy, which includes three previous wins in the Best Spoken Word Album category for the following works:
- Faith – A Journey for All (2019)
- A Full Life: Reflections at 90 (2016)
- Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis (2007)
Throughout his lifetime, Carter accumulated a total of 10 Grammy nominations. Other contenders for the 2025 Grammy Award in this category included renowned artists like Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, and George Clinton.
As the 39th U.S. president, who served from 1977 to 1981, Carter dedicated 50 years to teaching Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, frequently leading multiple sessions each month.
With this latest Grammy, Carter surpasses former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, who have each won two Grammy Awards.
