The diva is taking part in CBS News' The Early Show to mark the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death at the age of 50 on June 25.
"Music wouldn't be what it is without someone like Michael Jackson," Aguilera says.
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"I remember going to my high school talent show singing The Way You Make Me Feel and being a huge fan of his album Bad.
"I know all my dancers wouldn't be behind me dancing if it weren't for that."
Jennifer Lopez's husband Marc Anthony, LL Cool J and Smokey Robinson will also take part along with British singer James Morrison, who will perform Man In The Mirror live.
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