"Mariah Carey's Heartwarming Gesture to Brenda Lee for Her Christmas Chart Triumph"
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Brenda Lee's holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, surpassing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You." This achievement breaks several records, including Louis Armstrong's record as the oldest person to top the chart. Mariah Carey graciously congratulated Lee with flowers, recognizing her historic No. 1 hit. Lee's song, recorded in 1956, has become a Christmas staple and is now a chart-topping success.
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