Billboard Latin Music Conference 25th Anniversary: 1999-2003 Rewind

JUMP TO: 1989-1993 | 1994-1998

1999

-- Memorably, Ricky Martin performed "Livin' La Vida Loca" at the height of the "Latin explosion"
-- Ricardo Dopico of the RIAA delivered the keynote speech at the 10th Annual Music Conference
-- Billboard Latin Music Awards, hosted by Daisy Fuentes & Paul Rodriguez, were televised for the FIRST time
-- Multi-award-winning artist Falco Jiminez was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Latin Music Awards
-- Rick Martin won Pop Album of the Year for "Vuelve" at the Latin Music Awards

2000

2001

-- Enrique Iglesias' “Hero” spent a week at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs in 2001. He holds the record for most No. 1s on Hot Latin Songs: 24!
-- Christina Aguilera brought home the award for Pop Album of the Year for "Mi Reflejo" at the Latin Music Awards
-- Popular Latina Singer Thalia was honored with El Premio de la Estrella (the excellence award) at the 2001 Latin Music Awards
-- The rumba quinto master, Mongo Santamaria was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Latin Music Awards
-- Check out the performers of the 2001 Latin Music Awards including Gloria Estefan, Paulina Rubia, Julio Iglesias, Luis Fonsi
-- Marc Anthony sat down for an exclusive Q&A session at the Billboard Latin Conference with our very own Leila Cobo

2002

-- Ricky Martin, sat down for an exclusive, in depth chat during the 13th annual Billboard Latin Conference & received the Spirit of Hope Award
-- Latin pop singer Shakira was selected for the Viewers Choice Awards
-- Check out some of the Nominees for the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2002 including Banda El Recodo & Marco A Solis
-- Celine Dion was awarded for "My Heart Will Go On" and performs "Aun Existe Amor" at the Billboard Latin Music Awards

2003

-- Latin Pop Album Finalist, Alejandro Sanz participated in Q&A session at the Billboard Latin Conference