By Selena Hill (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Apr 09, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

Justin Timberlake spent time at the White House on Tuesday in celebration of Memphis soul music with the First Family.

First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a workshop in the State Dining Room where she acknowledged the contributions Memphis has made in music. Timberlake, a Memphis native, spoke about growing up in Tennessee and "feeling linked" to the music made there, according to POLITICO.

However, during the first lady's speech, she took time to calm down the attendees who were excited about seeing the former boy band front man.

"Oh, watching you all's faces -- priceless," she said, according to a White House transcript. "Priceless. See, you never know what's going to happen at the White House. Okay, let's breathe. Come on. Everyone, let's breathe, even the moms."

Mrs. Obama also made mention of Timberlake's work ethic.

"[When] Justin first started touring, he would immediately go to the bus to watch a tape of his performance, taking notes so that the next night he would be even better."

The "Suit and Tie" singer is also scheduled to perform at the "In Performance at the White House" series this evening with Mavis Staples, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite. Other entertainers that will hit the stage a White House concert where the former boy band front man include Al Green, Queen Latifah and Cyndi Lauper.

WATCH - Live Online Stream

You can watch live tonight at 7 p.m. EST on WhiteHouse.gov or PBS which will air the event on April 16.