Babyface is true to his school.

On the eve of Wednesday's 40th annual presentation of the Grammy Awards, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds sent his first platinum record and diploma to Indianapolis' North Central High School, where he graduated in 1976.The school has put them on display in its student center, and its radio station is playing his hit records all week to honor its famous alumnus.

The versatile soul balladeer captured the most Grammy nominations for the second straight year. "The Day" was nominated for album of the year and "Every Time I Close My Eyes" won a nod for best male pop vocal performance.

Babyface already has nine Grammys.

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