With the pop world swooning over his “SexyBack” tendencies, Justin Timberlake isn’t about to rest on his laurels.  The former N’sync-er has been busy writing songs for Macy Gray and Rihanna and seems to really like it.

The 26-year old sex symbol has reportedly decided to pursue the songwriter front even more and take some time away from the spotlight.  A native Tennessean, JT wants to get back to his roots while exploring other musical flavors.

He told the USA Today newspaper: “I’ve had a good share of the spotlight. I don’t feel I need too much of it right now. I want to write country music, because I grew up in Tennessee, and soul music.”

He added: “Sometimes I feel the only way to really express all those different sides, even just for myself, is through different people.” Timberlake definitely has gained the credibility to garner the respect and trust of both aspiring artists as well as veteran musicians to listen to his creative input.

“To write for myself, I definitely have to recharge my battery. I can’t just pump out 20 more songs and expect them all to be ‘What Goes Around.’”

For more of JT, check out ‘Black Snake Moan,’ ‘Alpha Dog’ and the upcoming ‘Shrek The Third’.

Also, enjoy the photos of Timberlake showing off his golfing skills this past week!

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