NSYNC facts for kids

Quick facts for kids NSYNC
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Background information
Origin	Orlando, Florida, United States
Genres	Pop, dance, R&B
Years active	1995 - 2002
Labels	Sony BMG RCA Jive
Members	Lance Bass JC Chasez Joey Fatone Chris Kirkpatrick Justin Timberlake

NSYNC (often written as *NSYNC or 'N Sync) was a super popular American pop boy band. They formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995. The group had five members: Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Justin Timberlake.

Their second album, No Strings Attached, was a huge hit. It sold over one million copies in just one day! It sold 2.42 million copies in its first week. This was a record that lasted for more than fifteen years. NSYNC also had many songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. These included "Bye Bye Bye," "Tearin' Up My Heart," and "It's Gonna Be Me." "It's Gonna Be Me" was their only song to reach number one on that chart. The group took a break after their last concert on March 30, 2002. They have not released new music since then. After the break, Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez released their own solo albums. Justin Timberlake became one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has sold over 56 million records on his own.

Meet the Members of NSYNC

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  Justin Timberlake - Co-Lead Singer

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  JC Chasez - Co-Lead Singer

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  Chris Kirkpatrick - High Tenor Singer

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  Joey Fatone - Baritone Singer

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  Lance Bass - Bass Singer

NSYNC's Albums

• *NSYNC - Released May 26, 1997 (Germany) | March 24, 1998 (US)
• Home For Christmas - Released November 10, 1998
• The Winter Album - Released November 17, 1998 (Germany)
• No Strings Attached - Released March 21, 2000
• Celebrity - Released July 24, 2001
• Greatest Hits - Released October 25, 2005

NSYNC's Concert Tours

• Headlining Tours
  • For the Girl Tour (1997)
  • NSYNC in Concert (1998–2000)
  • No Strings Attached Tour (2000)
  • PopOdyssey Tour (2001)
  • Celebrity Tour (2002)
• Supporting Tours
  • The Velvet Rope Tour (supporting Janet Jackson) (1998)

NSYNC's Impact and Legacy

NSYNC is remembered as one of the most important boy bands. Many people say they were the best boy band of the late 1990s and early 2000s. They truly made their mark in pop music history.

Their album No Strings Attached was named one of the top albums of the 2000s. Billboard magazine ranked NSYNC as the fourth biggest boy band. This was based on how well their songs did on the music charts. Even though their career as a band was not very long, they became incredibly famous.

Many artists today say NSYNC influenced their music. These artists include Kelsea Ballerini, Selena Gomez, Meghan Trainor, Why Don't We, and Hayley Williams. On April 30, 2018, NSYNC got back together. They received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Awards and Achievements

NSYNC was nominated for eight Grammy Awards. They won many other awards too. These include three American Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and seven MTV Video Music Awards. They even hold a Guinness World Record for their amazing album sales!

See also

In Spanish: NSYNC para niños