Jimmy Carter Wins Posthumous Grammy for Audiobook Narration
The former president received the honor for recordings of his final Sunday school lessons in Plains, Georgia.

Former President Jimmy Carter has been posthumously awarded a Grammy for his narration of Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration, a collection of his final Sunday school teachings at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The award, presented at yesterday’s Grammy Awards, recognizes his contribution in the audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording category.

This marks Carter’s fourth Grammy win. Before his passing in December at the age of 100, he had been nominated for the award. Had he won during his lifetime, he would have become the oldest Grammy recipient in history. His grandson, Jason Carter, accepted the award on his behalf, expressing appreciation for the lasting impact of Carter’s words. “Having his words captured in this way for my family and for the world is truly remarkable,” he said in his acceptance speech.

Carter’s audiobook featured contributions from musicians Darius Rucker, LeAnn Rimes, and Jon Batiste. He won in a competitive field that included Dolly Parton and Barbra Streisand amongst others.

Music played a significant role in Carter’s life, both personally and politically. His grandson shared that Carter had a deep appreciation for the creative aspects of music. With this posthumous win, he now joins a select group of presidents who have received Grammy Awards, including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, each of whom has won twice. First ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton have also been Grammy recipients, while past presidents such as Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Richard Nixon were nominated but did not win.

Carter’s latest honor adds to his lasting legacy as both a statesman and a man of faith.