Bret Michaels, rock star and reality TV star will covers the American classic "Sweet Home Alabama" on the nationally televised  49th MDA Show of Strength Telethon.

Michaels also met with families served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association backstage at the Hollywood Palladium.

Michael gave an exclusive interview with blue carpet correspondent, and MDA's National Goodwill Ambassador, 9-year old Reagan Imhoff of New Berlin, Wis. The  third-grader left a big impression on Michaels, who pledged a $10,000 donation to Reagan on the blue carpet to help support MDA's mission to save and improve lives of children and adults affected by muscle disease.

"I was really excited when I got asked to participate in the telethon this year because I truly believe in the lifesaving work that MDA does to help kids affected by muscle disease," Michaels said. "I knew it was going to be a really special experience, but nothing prepared me for the moment I met Reagan. She reminded me of my youngest daughter and my heart melted as soon as she asked me to take her on a motorcycle ride. I would do anything to help these kids who fight courageously every day. I promised her a motorcycle ride and I can't wait to make good on that promise." 

Michaels also promisted to take Reagan charm on a  chance-of-a-lifetime motorcycle ride on one of his Harley-Davidson bikes at a later date.  Michaels also made good on the #ALSIceBucketChallenge when Bryson, among many others, called out the rocker to take the challenge, which has raised millions for ALS research.

Michaels took his challenge in a big way, from his record-breaking concert in Connecticut earlier this month

Michaels' relationship with MDA began last spring when he performed at the 27thh annual Ride for Life in Bethlehem, Pa. and met with 14-year-old MDA Ambassador Bryson Foster

As part of her role as MDA's National Goodwill Ambassador, Reagan travels throughout the country speaking to groups about MDA's mission to save and improve the lives of families like hers affected by muscle disease. 

The 49th MDA Show of Strength Telethon aired last night on ABC.