Jimmy Carter’s Last Lessons Win Posthumous Grammy Award
February 3, 2025
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Former President Jimmy Carter has posthumously won his fourth Grammy Award for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration,” an audiobook featuring recordings of his final Sunday School lessons from Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia. The award was accepted by his grandson, Jason Carter, at the 2025 Grammy ceremony.
Why It Matters
This win reinforces Carter’s unique legacy that extends beyond politics into cultural and spiritual realms. The award celebrates his lifelong commitment to faith and education, coming shortly after his passing at age 100.
The recording preserves his teachings for future generations while adding to his distinction as one of the most decorated former presidents in Grammy history.
What To Know
The winning audiobook features collaborations with prominent musicians including Darius Rucker, Lee Ann Rimes, and Jon Batiste.
Carter secured victory in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category against formidable competitors such as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, George Clinton, and producer Guy Oldfield.
This fourth Grammy award, all earned in spoken word categories, adds to Carter’s remarkable cultural impact. Had he received this recognition while alive, Carter would have surpassed pianist Pinetop Perkins, who won at age 97, as the oldest Grammy recipient in history. Among former presidents, Carter’s four Grammy wins exceed Barack Obama and Bill Clinton’s two awards each, while First Ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton have each earned one Grammy.
What People Are Saying
Jason Carter on his grandfather’s musical connection: “He’s such an enormous music fan. He loves the creative aspect of music. It’s been an important part of his political life, an important part of his personal life. He’s an artist in many ways.”
The Carter Center on X: “Thank you, Grammys, for honoring President Carter with his fourth award.”
Jason Carter, grandson of former US President Jimmy Carter poses in the press room with the Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration Jimmy Carter”… Jason Carter, grandson of former US President Jimmy Carter poses in the press room with the Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration Jimmy Carter” during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)
What Happens Next
The Grammy win solidifies Carter’s cultural legacy and may drive renewed interest in his Sunday School teachings.
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