We are just hours away from Ciara taking the stage at the 2012 Vh1 DIVAS.

Ciara expressed on Twitter that she is excited to finally give Michael Jackson the tribute she always has longed to do. We too are excited, because this tribute is LONG overdue!

The first televised tribute Ciara did for MJ was at the 2009 BET Awards. She performed ballad, ‘Heal The World’. Because of his sudden death, many of the performers at the show, including Ciara, were not given a lot of time to prepare properly. Watch her performance below…

2Night I Finally Get 2 Give Michael The Tribute I Always Wanted…#VH1Divas ♥

— Ciara(@ciara) December 16, 2012

Without a doubt, Michael Jackson has had a tremendous impact on the entertainers of today. We can see his influence in not only Ciara, but artists like Chris Brown, Lady GaGa, Usher, and loads more. From style, humility, and passion for music as an art, Jackson has left a an everlasting mark on the music industry.

Watch the very emotional clip below of Ciara expressing her love for MJ after the 2009 BET awards.

Tune in to VH1 divas tonight at 9/8c to see Ciara perform her tribute to MJ, as well as her smash, ‘Got Me Good’! The red carpet begins an hour prior. You won’t want to miss this!

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