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Justin Timberlake Plays White House Tribute To Memphis Soul Music

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Justin Timberlake paid a visit to The White House for their tribute to Memphis soul music. The son of the souled-out Tennessee city performed "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" - a classic from Stax legend Otis Redding. Other highlights of the evening include performances from the Alabama Shakes, Ben Harper, Booker T. Jones, Mavis Staples, Queen Latifah and more. The full performance is scheduled to air on PBS next Tuesday, April 16th.