#TBT MUSIC EDITION: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Born on January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee, Justin Randal Timberlake would begin his career in entertainment in 1993 as a member of the New Mickey Mouse Club. While on the show, Justin would be surrounded by other rising stars – Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and JC Chasez (just to name a few).

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In 1995 – Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Lance Boss would form on the 90’s hottest all male singing groups – ‘N Sync producing such hits as, “Bye Bye Bye”, “Girlfriend” and “This I Promise You”.

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Justin Timberlake would embark on a solo career in 2002 with his debut release entitled, “Justified” – selling approximately 7 million records worldwide. Timberlake would go on to create two additional albums to date: FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006) and The 20/20 Experience (2013). Justin has also picked up a trail of accolades along the way including (11) MTV Music Awards, (9) Grammy Awards, (7) American Music Awards, and (4) Emmy Awards.

 

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Justin Timberlake did not ignore his affection for acting when he became a musical superstar; he’s been in several films and has a variety of TV appearances to his credit. Some of our most memorable moments of Justin on the big or small screen where is roles in Black Snake Moan (2006), his Saturday Night Live – Single Ladies guest role, and the very, funny movie “Friends with Benefits” – which also starred Mila Kunis.

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Timberlake has had a few tries with love dating Britney Spears from 1999 to 2002 and actress Cameron Diaz from 2003 to 2006 but he found his soul mate when he met Jessica Biel and began dating January 2007. The relationship would blossom into a great romance prompting Justin and Jessica to become engaged December 2011 and to get married October 12, 2012. Recently, the couple had their first child – Silas Randall Timberlake (born April 2015).

 

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Today, Ms. Nix and the Mix Staff would like to salute the career and the music of….

 Justin Timberlake

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 As time goes by people will see who I am for who I am.” ~Justin Timberlake