Watch: Justin Timberlake performs ‘Drink You Away’ at AMAs...

"This is a song about alcohol" says Justin Timberlake before performing ‘Drink You Away’. Fortunately, his performance did not give one the urge to drink themselves into blackness despite it being just him and his guitar.

It was the first time on television that he performed this particular song alongside his band, The Tennessee Kids. He also snagged the award for 'Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist' but decided to ditch the soul for a pop/rock number tonight. A second award was won for Favorite Soul/R&B Album ('The 20/20 Experience'), which is debatable given that the album was met with mixed reviews. He also shouted out Rihanna’s mother with a compliment: “Can we talk about how cute Rihanna’s mom is?”. Charming man, but his performances wouldn't have you thinking otherwise. The boy sang his heart out and it was simply music to my ears.

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