The 5th annual Billboard Latin Music Awards which honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music took place in Miami.
Pop
Hot latin tracks of the year
Lo Mejor de Mí — Cristian CastroWinners List 1998. LMQ-24
Pop album of the year, Male Romances — Luis Miguel
Pop album of the year, female Tierna La Noche — Fey
Pop album of the year, duo or group Compas — Gipsy Kings
Pop album of the year, new artist Evolution — Boyz II Men
Tropical/Salsa
Tropical/salsa song of the year
Y Hubo Alguien — Marc Anthony
Tropical/salsa album of the year, male Contra la Corriente — Marc Anthony
Tropical/salsa album of the year, female Llévame Contigo — Olga Tañon
Tropical/salsa album of the year, duo or group Buena Vista Social Club — Buena Vista Social Club
Regional Mexican
Regional Mexican song of the year Ya Me Voy para Siempre — Los Temerarios
Regional Mexican album of the year, male Recuerdo Especial — Michael Salgado
Regional Mexican album of the year, female Con un mismo corazón — Ana Gabriel
Regional Mexican album of the year, duo or group Partiéndome El Alma — Grupo Límite
Other awards
Billboard latin 50 artist of the year Luis Miguel
Billboard latin 50 album of the year Juntos Otra Vez (Juan Gabriel and Rocío Dúrcal album)
Hot latin tracks artist of the year Enrique Iglesias
Latin rap album of the year Rebotando — Ilegales
Latin rock album of the year Sueños Líquidos — Maná
Contemporary Latin jazz album of the year Passion Dance — Herb Alpert
Latin dance single of the year Mueve La Cadera (Move your Hips) — Proyecto Uno
Songwriter of the year Marco Antonio Solís
Publisher of the year Bmg Songs
Publishing corporation of the year Sony/Atv Music
Producer of the year Rafael Perez Botija
Spirit Of Hope Willy Chirino
Billboard Lifetime achievement award Ralph Mercado
Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame Vicente Fernández
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