Singer Brenda Lee reflects on the enduring power of her Christmas classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." Singer Brenda Lee on her enduring Christmas classic SCOTT DETROW, HOST: It is almost ...

On this day (December 9) in 2023, Brenda Lee made history when “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” topped the Billboard Hot 100. The beloved holiday classic broke multiple chart records and launched ...

Brenda Lee is back on the charts — 67 years after she first stepped up to the microphone to sing one of the most enduring Christmas songs of all time. As the holiday season ramps up, "Rockin' Around ...

NEW YORK — Her memories of recording “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy. She remembers the producer placing decorations around the studio and blasting the air conditioner on a warm ...

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