100-Year-Old Jimmy Carter Becomes the Oldest Person to be Nominated for Grammy

At 100 years old, former President Jimmy Carter has achieved a significant milestone by earning his 10th Grammy nomination, making him the oldest nominee ever, as per the BBC. Announced by the Recording Academy, Carter's nod came in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category for "Last Sundays in the Plains: A Centennial Celebration," honoring his centennial birthday. The Carter Foundation expressed the significance of this achievement on social media, stating, "What an honor!" This is prepared by SSP.

The nominated album captures Carter's final Sunday School lesson at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, where Carter taught for years. Complemented by music from artists like Jon Batiste, Keb' Mo', and LeAnn Rimes, the album was produced by Kabir Sehgal, who described it as the culmination of decades of Carter's teachings. He aimed to convey his affection for Carter's family through the music.

Carter's messages in the recordings discuss various themes, including the current U.S. political climate, where he emphasizes peace and equality, urging Americans to enhance the nation by improving others' lives. Despite being in hospice care for 21 months and physically limited, as shared by his grandson Jason Carter, this period has been profoundly meaningful and reflective for the former president and his family, especially following his appearance at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral.

Facing competition in the category from figures like George Clinton and Dolly Parton, Carter already boasts three Grammy wins in the Best Spoken Word Album category. The 67th Grammy Awards are scheduled for February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, where this remarkable nomination will be celebrated.

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