Justin Timberlake Celebrates 43rd Birthday with a Look Back at His Top 10 Billboard Hits

Today marks the 43rd birthday of Justin Randall Timberlake, a versatile and eminent figure in the music industry. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Justin’s roots in music were planted early with influences from his father, a Baptist church choir director, and his grandfather. His talents were clear from a young age when he graced the stage of Star Search at just 11 years old. Soon after, Timberlake's career gained momentum when he joined the ranks of The All-New Mickey Mouse Club alongside future stars like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez, Ryan Gosling, and Keri Russell.

In 1995, Timberlake, along with Chasez and other talented artists, formed the iconic boy band NSYNC under the guidance of Chris Kirkpatrick and manager Lou Pearlman. Establishing themselves initially in Europe in 1996, NSYNC quickly climbed to fame in the United States with their eponymous debut album in 1998, followed by massive successes with No Strings Attached and Celebrity. The group sold over 70 million records globally, but as boy band popularity waned and Justin's star continued to rise, NSYNC went into hiatus in 2002, clearing the path for Timberlake's solo career.

Timberlake's solo journey started with a splash as his debut single “Like I Love You” reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. His first album, Justified, solidified his position in the music realm. Despite facing challenges like the 2004 Super Bowl incident, acting ventures, and a throat condition, Timberlake made an emphatic return with FutureSex/LoveSounds, which topped the charts. His subsequent albums - The 20/20 Experience, The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2, and Man of the Woods - continued the trend, hitting number one. Fans are eagerly awaiting his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was, set to release this March.

As a multi-award-winning artist, Timberlake's influence extends beyond music. His portfolio of ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, and more is testament to his artistic diversity and impact. He holds a special place in Billboard's history as the best-performing male solo artist in the Mainstream Top 40. To pay tribute to his illustrious career and celebrate his 43rd birthday, join us in exploring a gallery showcasing all of his top 10 hits. Happy Birthday, JT!

Justin Timberlake's Top 10 Hits

Below are some of Justin Timberlake's remarkable Top 10 hits that have captured the hearts of fans around the world:

• (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You
• Music Of My Heart
• Bye Bye Bye
• It’s Gonna Be Me
• This I Promise You
• Girlfriend
• Cry Me A River
• Rock Your Body
• SexyBack
• My Love
• What Goes Around…Comes Around
• Summer Love
• Suit & Tie
• Mirrors
• Not A Bad Thing
• Love Never Felt So Good
• Can’t Stop The Feeling
• Filthy
• Say Something
• Give It To Me
• Ayo Technology
• 4 Minutes
• Dead & Gone
• Love Sex Magic
• Holy Grail

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