The Diamond Award was created to honour those incredibly successful recording artists who have sold over 100 million albums during their musical career.
On November 15th the most famous pop star on the planet, Michael Jackson, will be honoured with the diamond award at the worlds most international music award ceremony - The World Music Awards.
Michael Jackson will be apearing on stage as part of a spectacular tribute to THRILLER.
2006 marks the 25th anniversary of Thriller the world's best selling album of all time. Thriller produced by Quincy Jones, has sold over 50 million albums around the globe since its release in December 1982.
Thriller has changed the landscape of pop music and has continued to capture the hearts and inspire people all over the world.
The World Music Awards will honour Michael and his unrivalled contribution to music by honouring him with the prestigious and much coveted Diamond Award.
The Diamond Award is an award that is not presented every year because it is only for music royalty and who better to receive it than the undisputed King of Pop.
Past recipients of the Diamond Award include Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Bon Jovi and Celine Dion.
Source: WorldMusicAwards/eMJey