Which artist became the oldest Grammy winner when he won at age 97?

Pinetop Perkins became the oldest Grammy winner when he won at age 97.

The blues pianist won Best Traditional Blues Album at the 2011 Grammy Awards for Joined at the Hip: Pinetop Perkins & Willie “Big Eyes” Smith. Perkins was born in 1913 and had already enjoyed a long career as a solo performer and sideman, including important work with Muddy Waters.

His 2011 victory was especially notable because it came late in a career that had connected several generations of American blues musicians. The award recognized a collaborative album rather than a solo recording made entirely by Perkins.

Age records can change as later ceremonies produce older winners, so the claim is tied to the 2011 Grammy result and the widely reported record at that time. Pinetop Perkins is the name associated with that landmark Grammy-age achievement.