9 Epic Throwback Photos from the 1999 'Billboard' Music Awards
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Britney Spears
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02of 09Mariah CareyJim Smeal/WireImageIn 1999 she was named artist of the decade, and at the 2019 awards, she’ll be named theBillboardMusic Awards Icon.
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Mariah Carey
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In 1999 she was named artist of the decade, and at the 2019 awards, she’ll be named theBillboardMusic Awards Icon.
03of 09Ricky MartinFrank Micelotta/ImageDirect/GettyAnother performer who won big, for male artist of the year and Hot 100 singles artist of the year.
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Ricky Martin
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Another performer who won big, for male artist of the year and Hot 100 singles artist of the year.
04of 09JAY-ZSteve Granitz/WireImageNot yet a megastar, Hova picked up the trophy for rap singles artist of the year.
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JAY-Z
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Not yet a megastar, Hova picked up the trophy for rap singles artist of the year.
05of 09Kathy Griffin & Adam CarollaScott Gries/GettyThe comedians were the night’s co-hosts.
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Kathy Griffin & Adam Carolla
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The comedians were the night’s co-hosts.
06of 09Backstreet BoysBrenda Chase/GettyThe guys swept the night, bringing home four awards, including album of the year forMillennium.
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Backstreet Boys
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The guys swept the night, bringing home four awards, including album of the year forMillennium.
07of 09Emmylou HarrisRon Galella, Ltd./WireImageThen 52, she was honored with the night’s Century Award.
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Emmylou Harris
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Then 52, she was honored with the night’s Century Award.
08of 09DMXLaura Rauch/AP/REX/ShutterstockThe rapper was another of the night’s winners, taking home the award for R&B albums artist of the year.
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DMX
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The rapper was another of the night’s winners, taking home the award for R&B albums artist of the year.
09of 09AerosmithSteve Granitz/WireImageThe artist achievement award went to the rockers, fresh off their smash single “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.”
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Aerosmith
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The artist achievement award went to the rockers, fresh off their smash single “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.”
source: people.com
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