Kenny Loggins Reveals He Secretly Married Girlfriend Lisa Hawkins in Hawaii Elopement

Kenny Loggins confirmed he has married for the third time, telling a crowd at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Thursday, September 17, 2026, “I want to take a moment and acknowledge my wife, Lisa.” The 78-year-old singer made the announcement during a question and answer session following a screening of Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart (his new documentary), revealing that he and Lisa Hawkins had quietly wed during a trip to Hawaii.

• Loggins, 78, disclosed the marriage on September 17, 2026, at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.
• He and Lisa Hawkins eloped in Hawaii; a photo from the trip appears in his documentary.
• It is Loggins’ third marriage, following unions with Eva Ein (1978 to 1990) and Julia Cooper (1992 to 2004).
• Hawkins’ daughter, Hunter Hawkins, 25, is a musician who now regularly performs and records with Loggins.

How Kenny Loggins Announced His Marriage to Lisa Hawkins

The reveal came in the middle of a conversation about the making of his documentary, when Loggins paused to publicly acknowledge Hawkins as his wife for the first time. The film itself includes a photograph taken during the couple’s private elopement in Hawaii, giving audiences their first look at the moment. No date for the wedding was given beyond the couple having eloped to the islands.

Kenny Loggins’ Previous Marriages and Children

This marks the third marriage for Loggins. He was wed to Eva Ein from 1978 to 1990, a relationship that produced three children: Crosby, born in 1980, Cody, born in 1983, and Lou, born in 1988. He later married Julia Cooper in 1992, and that marriage ended in 2004; together they had two children, Lukas, born in 1993, and Hana, born in 1997.

Kenny Loggins and Lisa Hawkins’ Relationship Timeline

Loggins spoke publicly about his relationship with Hawkins in a March 2023 interview with AARP, where he said the two had already been together for five years at that point. He explained that wanting more time with Lisa and with his grandchildren factored into his decision to retire from touring following his This Is It! farewell tour.

Loggins has also said their relationship deepened right before the pandemic, describing the lockdown period as “a rehearsal for retirement.” During that stretch, the couple took up riding e-bikes together around town.

Kenny Loggins’ Bond With Stepdaughter Hunter Hawkins

Lisa Hawkins has a daughter, Hunter Hawkins, 25, who works as a musician and has become a frequent creative partner for Loggins. Speaking at the Grammy Museum event, Loggins called his stepdaughter “amazing” and said, “We perform together a lot. She covers all the high notes for me now. And being in the studio with her and working out new ideas is the most fun I’m having right now.”

The pair already shared a stage earlier in 2026: in June, Hunter Hawkins joined Loggins at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony to perform “Heart to Heart.”

Kenny Loggins’ Career Highlights

Loggins first drew wide attention in the 1970s as part of the rock duo Loggins and Messina with Jim Messina, before launching a solo career that earned him two Grammy Awards. His music has landed in major Hollywood films, most notably the title track for Footloose and “Danger Zone,” which appeared in Top Gun.

More Info

• Kenny Loggins is married AGAIN! Music icon, 78, secretly elopes with girlfriend after two failed marriages | Daily Mail Showbiz
• Kenny Loggins And Long-Time Partner Elope In Hawaii | themix.net
• Kenny Loggins, 78, secretly elopes with girlfriend after two failed marriages | hellomagazine.com
• Kenny Loggins Reveals He & Longtime Girlfriend Lisa Hawkins Secretly Eloped in Hawaii! | justjared.com
• ‘Footloose’ Singer Kenny Loggins Weds Longtime Girlfriend Lisa Hawkins in Secret Hawaii Elopement | closerweekly.com
• Kenny Loggins reveals he eloped with longtime partner Lisa Hawkins | ew.com