Former President Jimmy Carter Wins Posthumous Grammy
Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy Award for his audiobook narration in the category of audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording. The award was given for his album “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration”, which features recordings of his final Sunday school lessons delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia. The album also features contributions from musicians Darius Rucker, Lee Ann Rimes, and Jon Batiste.
This is Carter’s fourth Grammy Award, setting a record in the category and breaking his previous tie with Maya Angelou. He has been nominated for a total of nine Grammy Awards throughout his career.
The award was accepted on behalf of Carter by his grandson, Jason Carter, and Kabir Sehgal, who handled instrumental arrangements for the album. Jason Carter praised his grandfather’s work, saying, “Having his words captured in this way for my family and for the world is truly remarkable.”
Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was a committed public servant throughout his life. He continued to work on public service projects, particularly with Habitat for Humanity, after leaving office.
The former president passed away in December at the age of 100, but his legacy continues to be celebrated through his music and his humanitarian work. His family expressed their gratitude for the award, with his son, Chip, saying, “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.”
