Justin Timberlake's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Justin Timberlake. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Justin Timberlake, dubbed the "Prince of Pop", is a highly influential and commercially successful American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. With estimated sales of 88 million records worldwide, he ranks among the best-selling music artists of all time. He's a significant figure in popular music and entertainment.

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October 2005: Grammy Association Award for Humanitarian Efforts

In October 2005, the Grammy Association presented Justin Timberlake with an award for his humanitarian efforts in Tennessee, alongside writer/director Craig Brewer.

December 16, 2006: Saturday Night Live hosting and "Dick in a Box" skit

On December 16, 2006, Justin Timberlake hosted Saturday Night Live and performed in a skit with Andy Samberg titled "Dick in a Box". The R&B song became a viral hit, gaining recognition from Billboard and Rolling Stone, eventually earning Timberlake an Emmy Award.

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January 2007: FutureSex/LoveShow Tour

In January 2007, Justin Timberlake began the FutureSex/LoveShow tour, which boosted the success of singles like "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude)", "Until the End of Time", and "Summer Love".

2007: FutureSex/LoveShow Tour Success

In 2007, Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow tour was the third highest-grossing concert tour overall and the highest-grossing solo tour, according to Billboard.

February 2008: Grammy Awards

In February 2008, at the 50th Grammy Awards ceremony, Justin Timberlake won the Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "What Goes Around...Comes Around", and the Award for Best Dance Recording for "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows".

June 2008: Ranked on Forbes Celebrity 100 list

In June 2008, Justin Timberlake was ranked twelfth on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and second on the "Best-Paid Celebrities Under 30" list.

October 2011: Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards

In October 2011, Justin Timberlake received the Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards for his green-conscious golf course, Mirimichi.

March 19, 2013: The 20/20 Experience Album Release

On March 19, 2013, Justin Timberlake released his album The 20/20 Experience through RCA Records, setting a digital sales record on iTunes and debuting at number-one on the charts.

August 25, 2013: MTV Video Music Awards

On August 25, 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and won three competitive awards, including Video of the Year for "Mirrors". He also reunited with NSYNC.

2013: Third highest-paid musician

According to Billboard, Justin Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician of 2013, with earnings of $31 million.

2013: Artist of the Year and Top Selling Album

For the album 'The 20/20 Experience', Justin Timberlake was named iTunes' 2013 Artist of the Year and had the top-selling album on their annual list of best-sellers.

2013: Second appearance on Time 100 list

In 2013, Justin Timberlake made his second appearance on the Time 100 list.

2013: MTV Video Vanguard Award and Mirrors' Video of the Year

In 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. He also won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Mirrors" in 2013.

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2013: Billboard Year-End Charts Topper

In 2013, Justin Timberlake topped nine Billboard Year-End charts, including Billboard 200 Artists and Billboard 200 Albums.

2014: Digital Downloads Success

As of 2014, Justin Timberlake had seven songs exceed 3 million digital downloads in the United States, including "SexyBack", "4 Minutes", "Dead and Gone", "Suit & Tie", "Mirrors", "Holy Grail", and "Can't Stop the Feeling!".

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2014: Billboard Top Male Artist

In 2014, Justin Timberlake was named Billboard Top Male Artist.

2014: Billboard Music Awards for Top Artist and Album

In 2014, Justin Timberlake won the Billboard Music Awards for Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album for 'The 20/20 Experience'.

2014: Highest-Grossing Solo Tour

In 2014, Justin Timberlake's 'The 20/20 Experience World Tour' was the highest-grossing tour led by a solo artist.

2014: Ranked on Celebrity 100 list

Justin Timberlake was ranked 26th with earnings of $57 million on the Celebrity 100 list for 2014.

October 2015: Induction into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame

In October 2015, Justin Timberlake was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest member.

2015: Inspiration Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards

In 2015, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel received the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards for their vocal and committed support to the LGBT community and their charitable works.

2015: iHeartRadio Music Awards Innovator Award

In 2015, Justin Timberlake received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

2015: Lord & Taylor's Fashion Oracle Award

In 2015, Justin Timberlake's clothing line, William Rast, earned him a Lord & Taylor's Fashion Oracle Award at the Fashion Group International's Night of The Stars Gala.

2015: Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials

In Nielsen Music's U.S. report for 2015, Justin Timberlake led the "Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials" list.

2015: Ranked on Celebrity 100 list

Justin Timberlake was ranked 19th on the 2015 list with $63 million on the Celebrity 100.

2016: Teen Choice Awards Decade Award

In 2016, Justin Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards, recognizing his achievements since the 2006 release of 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'.

2017: Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists

In 2017, Billboard published a list of "Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists", where Justin Timberlake ranked at number 5, being the top male soloist.

March 13, 2018: Man of the Woods Tour Kickoff

On March 13, 2018, Justin Timberlake began his "Man of the Woods Tour" in Toronto, Canada, in support of his album. The tour went on to become the sixth-highest-grossing tour of 2018.

April 30, 2018: NSYNC Receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On April 30, 2018, Justin Timberlake reunited with his NSYNC bandmates to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2018: Influence and Recognition

In 2018, Billboard critics discussed whether Justin Timberlake is the best male pop star of the 21st century, citing his crossover appeal, career longevity, showmanship, and credibility. He was also ranked 25th on Billboard's "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time" list.

2018: Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time Ranking

In 2018, Justin Timberlake was ranked 25 on Billboard's "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time" list.

May 2019: Honorary Doctorate from Berklee

In May 2019, Justin Timberlake received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, alongside Missy Elliott and Alex Lacamoire, recognizing his contributions to music.

2019: Top Artists of the 2010s Ranking

In 2019, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 20th on their decade-end chart for "Top Artists" of the 2010s.

2019: Contemporary Icon Award and Honorary Doctorate

In 2019, Justin Timberlake received a Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music.

2019: Ranked on Celebrity 100 list by Forbes

Justin Timberlake was ranked 41st on the 2019 Celebrity 100 list by Forbes, with earnings of $57.5 million in 2019.

March 2024: Forget Tomorrow World Tour Set to Become Biggest Yet

In March 2024, before it had even launched, it was reported that Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour was set to become his biggest yet, amassing over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales from over 70 dates with more than one million expected attendees.

May 20, 2024: Additional Shows Added to Forget Tomorrow World Tour

On May 20, 2024, Pollstar announced that nine additional shows were added to Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour due to overwhelming demand. Over 1 million tickets were already sold, becoming Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date.