Ricky Martin performed in America.
The 41st Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 24 , 1999 at Shrine Auditorium , Los Angeles . Ricky Martin . He also acted on stage and on TV in Mexico , becoming a modest star in the country . In early 1999 , after releasing several albums in Spanish , Martin performed `` The Cup of Life '' at the 41st Grammy Awards show , which became a catalyst in bringing Latin pop to the forefront of the U.S. music scene .