Not too long ago, that most fleet-footed of Michael Jackson impersonators, 17-year-old Brett Nichols, was just dancing it up in his high-school gym, teachers and students nonchalantly wandering by in the background.

Now, he's rubbing elbows with greatness.

Yup, according to TMZ, Jackson's estate caught wind of a viral video floating around the Web showcasing Nichols' skills and sent him a bevy of prizes -- including MJ's new posthumous album, Xscape, and an invite for him and his family to attend a performance of "Michael Jackson ONE" in Las Vegas.

I bet he's the most popular boy in all the land now.