The 2012 BET Awards ended with a bang last night. The Annual awards show presented a tribute unlike any other for their diva Whitney Houston. 

The tribute started on a high note with Mariah Carey making a surprise appearance to talk about her fondest memories with Houston. The came R&B singer Monica, who gave a gospel-stirring rendition of Whitney’s “I Love the Lord”. 

Next up was Brandy, who strutted across the stage like nobody’s business! Whitney’s “Cinderella” showed and proved (and shocked naysayers) with her performances of “I’m Your Baby Tonight” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”. 

Not a dry eye was in sight as Cissy Houston took to the stage to perform “Bridge Over Trouble Water” for her loving daughter. Noticably absent was granddaughter Bobbi Kristina.

Chaka Khan closed the special set with “I’m Every Woman”.

Check out the tribute below: