The Recording Academy's 'GRAMMYs on the Hill' with Kenny Loggins was a great success.

The award-winning singer and songwriter talked to politicos at Capitol Hill's Rayburn Building about issues important to musicians -- such as copyright infringement.

"I'm here on behalf of the GRAMMYs to speak to the new caucus that's been forming to protect artists and to protect copyright and, in particular, to really continue to emphasize music in schools," he said. (Watch here)

In addition to his presentation, Kenny chatted with Glittarazzi staff members about Washington, D.C., a new social cause and his favorite music.

Glittarazzi: What's your favorite place in D.C.?
Kenny Loggins: When I do (come to D.C.), I usually like to hang out in Georgetown.

Glittarazzi: What social cause is close to your heart right now? 
Kenny Loggins: I just started working with a guitar company -- named Bedell -- and they're ... hooking up with an organization called Guitars in Schools, and so, we're going to give away about 1,000 guitars and visit different schools and talk about, obviously, music in schools and then give guitars to their music program. ...

Glittarazzi: What's in your iPod right now?
Kenny Loggins: Depends on the mood I'm in, like for you. The exercise list will be different from something for late at night. (He recommends Butterfly Boucher, The Weepies, Tina Malia and The Wailin' Jennys.)

• Watch: Glittarazzi's full, unedited, interview with Kenny Loggins

 

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KENNY LOGGINS: THE RECORDING ACADEMY'S 'GRAMMYS ON THE HILL' IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

Date filmed: Jan. 26, 2011
Location: Capitol Hill - Rayburn Building  - Washington, D.C.

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KENNY LOGGINS SUGGESTS THAT WE LISTEN TO:

BUTTERFLY BOUCHER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piflPyXMFG0

THE WEEPIES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeZMTOSeHVw

TINA MALIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU1hEB_4Zzg

THE WAILIN' JENNYS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4egb2gpIg4

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ABOUT KENNY LOGGINS
Since the 1970s, Kenny Loggins has released 13 albums, three of which were certified gold (500,000 shipped), and four became platinum (1 million shipped). He has recorded many successful songs for movie soundtracks, including "Footloose" and "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)" from Footloose; "Meet Me Halfway" from Over the Top; and "Danger Zone" and "Playing With the Boys" from Top Gun. Loggins also performed "Nobody's Fool" from the movie Caddyshack II. He also performed as a member of USA for Africa on the famine-relief fundraising single "We Are the World." More info: http://www.kennyloggins.com

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ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY
Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards for more than 50 years, The Recording Academy continues its rich legacy and ongoing growth as the premier outlet for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. The GRAMMYs are the only peer-presented award to honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position. More info: http://www2.grammy.com/recording_academy