- Mar 3 "Fortunate" single by soul singer Maxwell released (Billboard Music Award Best R&B Single of the Year, 1999)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Mar 15 14th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Billy Joel; Curtis Mayfield; Paul McCartney; Del Shannon; Dusty Springfield; Bruce Springsteen; The Staple Singers; Charles Brown; Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys; and George Martin
- Mar 22 "Amazed" single released by Lonestar (Billboard Song of the Year 1999)
Livin' la Vida Loca
Mar 23 "Livin' la Vida Loca" sung by Ricky Martin released - goes on to sell over 8 million copies
Soul Train Music Awards
Mar 25 13th Soul Train Music Awards: Luther Vandross, R. Kelly & Lauryn Hill win
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