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 is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and dancer, often called the "Prince of Pop." Billboard recognized him as a top-performing solo act and a leading pop star of the 21st century. He is among the best-selling music artists ever, with over 117 million records sold globally. Timberlake's accolades include ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, the Contemporary Icon Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
2003: Biggest Pop Star of the Year
In 2003, Rolling Stone named Justin Timberlake the biggest pop star of the year.
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.
December 16, 2006: Saturday Night Live Hosting and "Dick in a Box"
On December 16, 2006, Justin Timberlake hosted Saturday Night Live, acting as both host and musical guest. He and Andy Samberg performed the "Dick in a Box" skit, which became a viral hit and earned him an Emmy Award.
January 2007: FutureSex/LoveShow Tour
In January 2007, Justin Timberlake embarked on the FutureSex/LoveShow tour, supporting his album. Singles from the album continued to perform well, solidifying the album's place in music history.
June 2007: Forbes Reports on Timberlake's Earnings
In June 2007, Forbes calculated Justin Timberlake earned $44 million between June 2007 and June 2008 for his various ventures.
2007: FutureSex/LoveShow Tour Grosses High
According to Billboard, in 2007, Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow was the third highest-grossing concert tour and the highest-grossing solo tour.
2007: Time 100 List Appearance
In 2007, Justin Timberlake appeared for the first time on the Time 100 list of most influential people.
February 2008: Grammy Awards
In February 2008, at the 50th Grammy Awards ceremony, Justin Timberlake won two Grammy Awards: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "What Goes Around...Comes Around", and Best Dance Recording for "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows".
March 17, 2008: Release of "4 Minutes"
On March 17, 2008, "4 Minutes," a duet between Justin Timberlake and Madonna featuring Timbaland, was released as the lead single from Madonna's album Hard Candy. The song became an international hit.
June 2008: Ranked Among Top-Paid Music Personalities
In June 2008, Justin Timberlake was ranked as the 4th best-paid music personality in the world by Forbes, surpassing Madonna and Celine Dion.
February 20, 2009: "Love Sex Magic" Music Video Shoot
On February 20, 2009, the music video for Ciara's "Love Sex Magic," featuring Justin Timberlake, was shot. This single became a worldwide hit.
October 2011: Futures Award at 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 Release
On March 19, 2013, The 20/20 Experience was released and debuted at number-one on the charts, setting a digital sales record.
August 25, 2013: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
On August 25, 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. He also reunited with NSYNC for a brief performance.
September 30, 2013: The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 Release
On September 30, 2013, Justin Timberlake's fourth studio album, The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2, was released and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
2013: Third Highest-Paid Musician
According to Billboard, Justin Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician of 2013, earning $31 million.
2013: Named Artist of the Year by iTunes
For its associated album, The 20/20 Experience, Justin Timberlake was named 2013 Artist of the Year with the top-selling album by iTunes' 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, with Stevie Wonder praising his accomplishments and spirit.
2013: MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
In 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Mirrors". Also in 2013, he was named Artist of the Year by iTunes for "The 20/20 Experience".
2013: Topped Nine Billboard Year-End Charts
In 2013, Justin Timberlake topped nine Billboard Year-End charts, including Billboard 200 Artists and Billboard 200 Albums.
2014: Named Billboard Top Male Artist
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was named Billboard Top Male Artist.
2014: Ranked on Celebrity 100 List
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was ranked 26th with earnings of $57 million on the Celebrity 100 list.
2014: Billboard Music Awards for Top Artist
In 2014, Justin Timberlake won the Billboard Music Award for Top Artist with the Top Billboard 200 Album for The 20/20 Experience.
2014: The 20/20 Experience World Tour Success
In 2014, Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience World Tour was the highest-grossing tour led by a solo artist and one of the highest-grossing tours of the decade.
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 GLSEN Respect Awards
In 2015, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel received the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards for their support of the LGBT community.
2015: Led Top Musicians Among Millennials List
In 2015, Justin Timberlake led Nielsen Music's U.S. report for "Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials".
2015: iHeartRadio Music Awards Innovator Award
In 2015, Justin Timberlake received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
2015: Ranked on Celebrity 100 List
In 2015, Justin Timberlake was ranked 19th with earnings of $63 million on the Celebrity 100 list.
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.
May 6, 2016: "Can't Stop the Feeling!" Release
On May 6, 2016, Justin Timberlake released "Can't Stop the Feeling!" as the lead single for the Trolls movie soundtrack. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
2016: Teen Choice Awards Decade Award
In 2016, Justin Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards for his continuous achievements since the release of FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006).
2016: Timberlake Recognized as a Great Entertainer
In a 2016 article in The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Timberlake was recognized as one of the greatest all-around entertainers in show business history.
2017: Ranked Number 5 on "Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists"
According to Billboard, in 2017, Justin Timberlake ranked at number 5 on their "Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists", 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, supporting his album. The "Man of the Woods Tour" eventually became the sixth-highest-grossing tour of the year.
April 30, 2018: NSYNC Receives Star on 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: Billboard Discussion on Timberlake's Status
In 2018, Billboard critics debated whether Justin Timberlake is the Best Male Pop Star of the 21st century.
2018: Ranked 25 on Billboard's "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time"
In 2018, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 25th on their "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time" list.
April 13, 2019: Man of the Woods Tour Conclusion
On April 13, 2019, Justin Timberlake concluded his "Man of the Woods Tour" in Uncasville. The "Man of the Woods Tour" eventually became the sixth-highest-grossing tour of 2018.
May 2019: Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music
In May 2019, Justin Timberlake received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, alongside Missy Elliott and Alex Lacamoire at the ceremony.
2019: Ranked on Billboard's Decade-End Chart
In 2019, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 20th on their decade-end chart for "Top Artists" of the 2010s and 74th on "Top 125 Greatest of All Time Artists Chart".
2019: Awards from Songwriters Hall of Fame and Berklee College of Music
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
In 2019, Justin Timberlake was ranked 41st on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, with earnings of $57.5 million.
March 2024: The Forget Tomorrow World Tour Becomes Timberlake's Fastest Selling Tour to Date
In March 2024, prior to the tour launching, Trace William Cowen of Complex reported that the Forget Tomorrow World Tour had become Justin Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date.
May 20, 2024: Additional Shows Added to Forget Tomorrow World Tour Due to Demand
On May 20, 2024, Pollstar announced that nine additional shows were added to Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour due to "overwhelming demand" and reported that over 1 million tickets were already sold, becoming Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date.
