Solo Artist Of The Century Garth Brooks, Sen. Dick Durbin And Rep. Darrell Issa To Be Honored At GRAMMYs On The Hill On April 14, 2010

Washington, D.C. (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - Often referred to as "Washington's most interesting mix of music and politics," honorees for the 2010 GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards were announced today by The Recording Academy (www.grammy.com). Solo artist of the century and two-time GRAMMY Award winner Garth Brooks, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and U.S. Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) will be honored for their work in improving the environment for music creators.

Taking place in the U.S. capitol, this year's GRAMMYs on the Hill events include the awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 14 and an advocacy day on Capitol Hill on Thursday, April 15, at which hundreds of music professionals from across the country will visit with legislators to advance pro-music policies that improve the environment for music and its makers. For updates and breaking news, please visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook: www.twitter.com/thegrammys, www.facebook.com/thegrammys.

"This year's honorees truly define leadership, and GRAMMYs on the Hill gives us the opportunity to thank our political and musical leaders for their work to advance the rights of music makers," noted Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. "As one of the most popular and philanthropic artists, Garth Brooks is an inspiration to musicians and fans alike. Senator Durbin's leadership in the Senate translates into effective support for the music community, and Representative Issa has been a leader on creating a fair performance right for artists and truly understands the potential for the partnership between music and technology. It is more important than ever for our members and the music industry to come to Washington and help advance the rights of music creators through direct advocacy on Capitol Hill."

GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards: April 14, 6:30 - 10 p.m.

Taking place at the Liaison Capitol Hill hotel, GRAMMYs on The Hill Awards will include a cocktail reception preceding the awards ceremony with special guest presenters and performers to help recognize the achievements of Brooks, Durbin, and Issa. Past honorees have included then-Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Orrin Hatch, Congressman Steny Hoyer, the late Senator Ted Kennedy, two-time GRAMMY winner Kelly Clarkson and 27-time GRAMMY winner Quincy Jones.

GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day: April 15

This advocacy day for music makers features a morning briefing with keynote speeches by leading legislators, lobbying members of Congress, and an afternoon musical event on Capitol Hill with special guests. Past events have featured Kelly Clarkson, Gloria Estefan, and BeBe Winans.