Live from Memphis, it's Justin Timberlake

A "Good Morning America" national salute to Justin Timberlake will begin with a Tuesday segment, "Justin's Memphis, " as a prelude to his live Friday broadcast from Beale Street.

The ABC-TV show's spokesman, Bridgette Maney in New York, said production crews have filmed segments that include Timberlake walking on Beale Street, visiting his school and baking a blueberry crisp pie with his grandmother.

Those segments are tentatively scheduled to air during the 8 a.m. segment of the show's 6-9 a.m. Tuesday broadcast.

The Tuesday segment will serve as a promo for Friday's show in which Timberlake will debut his new CD, Future Sex/Love Sounds, during a live broadcast from a Beale Street stage. The album's official release date is Monday, but the single "Sexy Back" has been the No. 1 Billboard hit single for the last two weeks.

Maney said the Friday segment of the show is scheduled to air 7:30-8 a.m. with "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts and weatherman Sam Champion in Memphis for the live broadcast. Co-host Diane Sawyer will not be in town for the show.

Maney said anyone who wants to watch Friday's live segment should arrive on Beale by 5 a.m. Show producers may want to line up brief interview segments in advance.

Attending Timberlake's live concert is free. Parking arrangements are still being worked out. Center City Commission board chairman Rickey Peete said parking will be available on the street and in nearby garages at FedExForum and Peabody Place. "I have encouraged them to reduce their prices for that day, " Peete said, but he said specifics have not been determined. He said the city is looking into possible bus shuttle service to and from parking lots at The Pyramid.

"The show is a great opportunity for Memphis, " he said.

Film Commissioner Linn Sitler said "Good Morning America" chose Beale Street as site of the live broadcast after visiting several Memphis locations including the Mud Island Amphitheater. Lighting for the early morning broadcast and public accessibility went into the choice.

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