Lifetime Achievement for MJ

Michael Jackson's eldest children spread a simple yet powerful message at Grammy Awards while accepting their late father's Lifetime Achievement Award. In an emotional moment during a performance, the late King of Pop's children thanked fans for their support after MJ's death on June 25.

'We are proud to accept this award on behalf of our father,' Prince Michael said. His sister, Paris, who gave a touching tribute to her father at his memorial service over the summer, said 'Daddy was going to perform this here'.

Moments earlier, Lionel Richie introduced the segment, which began with a powerhouse collaboration, featuring Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion and Smokey Robinson, who sang Jackson's 'Earth Song' backed by images of nature and featuring vocals recorded by Jackson.

Lionel Richie (R) hugs Michael Jackson's daughter Paris as he presents her with the Lifetime Achievement award for her father at the Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles. Looking on is Prince Michael Jackson II. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris accepts the Lifetime Achievement award on behalf of her father at the Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris accepts the Lifetime Achievement award on behalf of her father at the Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Michael Jackson's children Paris and Prince (3L) accept their father's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 31, 2010. (AFP Photo/Robyn Beck)

Michael Jackson's children Prince (L) and Paris (C) accept their father's Lifetime Achievement Award from Lionel Richie (R) at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 31, 2010. (AFP Photo/Robyn Beck)