File this under: AWWWWWW

The proud father of Leon Bridges, Wallace Bridges penned a message to his son today following the announcement that his stellar record Coming Home was up for Best R&B Album at next year’s GRAMMYs alongside heavyweights like D’Angelo, Charlie Wilson and others. 

“Congratulations to my baby boy Leon Bridges on his first R&B GRAMMY nomination,” the elder Bridges wrote on his Twitter account, which reads like that of a very proud father. “Much love from your Dad,” he concluded before sharing a most adorable photo of father and son. 

Mr. Bridges has every reason to be proud of Leon, and find out why as you watch Bridges tear up “River” on Saturday Night Live from this past weekend.