The late Jimmy Carter won a posthumous Grammy Award on Sunday for his audiobook narration of “Last Sundays in Plains.”
The former president received his nomination before his death in December at age 100.
“Having his words captured in this way for my family and for the world is truly remarkable and I think really means so much at this moment in our history as a country, as a world to bring people together, to preach that love and kindness,” said grandson Jason Carter in accepting the award.
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The 2025 Grammy Awards are set to recognize some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in music. Beyoncé enters the Sunday awards ceremony as the leading nominee for her acclaimed album “Cowboy Carter.”
Jimmy Carter’s nomination for best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for his spoken-word album, “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration” was the former president’s 10th nod from the Recording Academy. The album has 10 tracks with recordings from President Carter’s final Sunday school lessons delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains. This was his fourth Grammy Award.
Others with Georgia ties are also among this year’s nominees, including André 3000, Teddy Swims and Avery Sunshine.
Avery Sunshine was also among Sunday’s early winners. Her “So Glad to Know You” tied for Best Progressive R&B Album.
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Credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
The main awards show will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and can be streamed via CBS and Paramount+. The Premiere Ceremony is underway now and can be streamed at the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.GRAMMY.com.
AJC reporters Danielle Charbonneau and DeAsia Paige contributed to this Associated Press report.
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