Rita Odafe
Jimmy Carter, the former president of the USA who recently passed away, received a posthumous Grammy Award on Sunday.
This accolade marks his fourth win in the category of Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for his work, “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration.” This audiobook includes his final Sunday school lessons delivered in Plains, Georgia.
Carter, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024, shared poignant themes of love, forgiveness, and reflections on the afterlife in this audiobook, which was released shortly before his passing in August 2024.
The project featured musical contributions from notable artists such as Darius Rucker, Jon Batiste, and LeAnn Rimes.
During the pre-gala ceremony in Los Angeles, Jason Carter, one of the late president’s grandsons, accepted the award for the Carter family.
“It’s incredible to have his words preserved this way for our family and for everyone,” he expressed to an audience that responded with a standing ovation in tribute to Carter.
This latest Grammy win complements Carter’s previous three victories in the Best Spoken Word Album category:
Faith – A Journey for All (2019)
A Full Life: Reflections at 90 (2016)
Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis (2007)
Throughout his life, Carter received a total of 10 Grammy nominations.
In 2025, other nominees for the same Grammy Award category included renowned artists like Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, and George Clinton.
Carter served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was dedicated to teaching Sunday school for 50 years at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, frequently leading multiple sessions each month.
With this Grammy win, Carter surpasses former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, each of whom has won twice.
