LOS ANGELES — Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award.
Former President Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer who emerged victorious in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, passed away at the age of 100 in December. Prior to his demise, Carter was posthumously nominated for the 2025 Grammys in the audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording category for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration.” This recording featured excerpts from his final Sunday School teachings at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia, with contributions from musicians such as Darius Rucker, Lee Ann Rimes, and Jon Batiste.
It’s Carter’s fourth Grammy. His posthumous Grammy joins his three previous ones for spoken word album.
If the former president won before his death, he would’ve become the oldest Grammy award winner in history.
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The responsibility of accepting the award on behalf of Jimmy Carter fell to Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who currently serves as the chairman of The Carter Center governing board. Jason Carter expressed his gratitude in his acceptance speech, acknowledging the significance of preserving his grandfather’s words for his family and the world, and extending thanks to the academy for the recognition.
In the category, Jimmy Carter beat out Barbra Streisand, George Clinton, Dolly Parton and producer guy Oldfield.
If Streisand won instead of Carter, it would have been her first Grammy win in 38 years.
Currently, the oldest person to win a Grammy was 97-year-old Pinetop Perkins in 2011.
“He has always been a tremendous admirer of music. The creative dimension of music has held a special place in his heart, influencing both his political and personal life. He truly embodies an artist in various aspects,” shared Jason Carter backstage, shedding light on Jimmy Carter’s enduring passion for music.
Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have two Grammys apiece. First ladies Michelle Obama and Hilary Clinton have also each won.
Former presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were all nominated, but didn’t win.
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