Conversation so far:
Who was Michael Jackson musically influenced by?
Michael Jackson was influenced by musicians including James Brown, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Diana Ross, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly, and David Ruffin.
How did James Brown, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Diana Ross, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly, and David Ruffin affect Michael Jackson's performances and style?
Michael Jackson's Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough has major musical influences from James Brown with vocal tics and falsetto voice.
What did Michael Jackson learn from James Brown?
Michael Jackson's ” moonwalk”, had elements of James Brown's “camel walk”.
What did Michael Jackson know after watching James Brown perform?
Jackson said ...right then and there I knew that that was exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life because of James Brown.“
Did James Brown influence Michael Jackson's singing too?
Jackson's vocal technique was influenced by Diana Ross.
What else did Michael Jackson learn from Diana Ross besides her oooh interjection?
Michael Jackson said he had learned a lot from watching how Diana Ross moved and sang.

Question: Did she encourage him in his career?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Diana Ross encourage Michael Jackson in his career?