Late President Jimmy Carter Receives Posthumous Grammy Honor

LOS ANGELES — Former President Jimmy Carter has been posthumously awarded a Grammy. This recognition marks Carter’s fourth Grammy overall, complementing his earlier wins for spoken word albums.

Carter, who passed away in December at the age of 100, received the award for his contributions to “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration.” This work features recordings of his final Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia, with contributions from artists like Darius Rucker, Lee Ann Rimes, and Jon Batiste.

Had he won during his lifetime, Carter would have set the record as the oldest recipient in Grammy history. His grandson, Jason Carter, accepted the award on his behalf, expressing gratitude for preserving his grandfather’s words for future generations. “Having his words captured in this way for my family and for the world is truly remarkable,” he said during the acceptance speech.

In a competitive category, Carter outperformed notable figures such as Barbra Streisand, George Clinton, Dolly Parton, and producer Mike Oldfield. If Streisand had claimed the award, it would have been her first Grammy in nearly four decades.

Currently, Pinetop Perkins holds the record as the oldest Grammy winner, having received the honor at age 97 in 2011.