Halle Bailey is earning rave reviews for her performance of Janet Jackson‘s ‘Together Again’ at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

And the most notable nod of approval came from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer herself.

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22-year-old Bailey, with guitar in hand, delivered her own unique rendition of Jackson’s #1 hit from 1997’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ album on the primetime broadcast.

Following the showing, Jackson heaped praise on Bailey, telling ‘The Little Mermaid’ star “I luv it!”

Filled with gratitude, the singer replied “omg, love you so much.”

Check out the performance:

@spiritofariel Together Again 💕🛸 #halle #hallebailey #fyp #viral #janetjackson #togetheragain .#ungodlyhour #chloexhalle #teatime #talentotiktok ♬ original sound – SpiritofAriel

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