Late U.S. President Jimmy Carter was posthumously awarded his fourth Grammy on Sunday, winning Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration.
The audiobook, a collection of Carter’s final Sunday school lessons delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, reflects on themes of love, kindness, forgiveness, and the afterlife.
Released in August 2024, just a few months before Carter’s passing at the age of 100 on December 29, the audiobook also features music from artists like Darius Rucker, Jon Batiste, and LeAnn Rimes.
Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, who delivered the eulogy at the former president’s funeral, accepted the award on his behalf during the pre-gala ceremony in Los Angeles. “Having his words captured in this way for my family and for the world is truly remarkable,” Jason said, drawing a standing ovation from the audience.
Other nominees in the category included icons like Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, and George Clinton.
Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, taught Sunday school for over 50 years, often more than once a month at Maranatha Baptist Church. In addition to this latest win, he previously earned three Grammys in the Best Spoken Word Album category for Faith: A Journey for All (2019), A Full Life: Reflections at 90 (2016), and Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis (2007).
In total, Carter was nominated for 10 Grammys throughout his lifetime. Notably, former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama each hold two Grammy awards.
