Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," recorded when she was just 13, remains a holiday staple 65 years later, recently topping the Billboard charts and becoming the oldest song to reach No. 1. Despite its initial lack of success, the song gained popularity after being featured in "Home Alone" and has since been streamed over 2.5 billion times. Lee, now 80, continues to celebrate the song's enduring legacy, emphasizing its universal appeal and nostalgic charm.
Brenda Lee's holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking her third No. 1 hit and her first since 1960. The song, originally released in 1958, has seen a surge in streams and downloads, and holds the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart. Lee's achievement extends her record as the artist with the longest span of topping the Hot 100, and at 79 years old, she becomes the senior-most artist to rule the chart. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" remains at No. 2.
Brenda Lee's 1958 recording of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has become the No. 1 song in America, 65 years after its release. This makes it the slowest-climbing chart-topper ever and makes Lee, at 78 years old, the oldest living person to score a No. 1 song in America. The rise of streaming, video, and playlisting contributed to Lee's chart feat, and her success highlights the growing dominance of holiday songs on the charts during the holiday season. Lee's versatile and catchy holiday hit has proven to be a favorite among listeners, surpassing even Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in popularity.
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.
Mariah Carey sent flowers to Brenda Lee to congratulate her for her iconic holiday tune "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lee, who initially recorded the song at the age of 13, received a bouquet and a sweet note from Carey. For the past four years, Lee's song had been No. 2 behind Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," but this year it finally claimed the top spot. Lee expressed her gratitude and joy for the achievement, while Carey acknowledged the historic milestone and wished her a Merry Christmas.
Mariah Carey sends flowers and a congratulatory note to Brenda Lee as her Christmas classic, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart 65 years after its debut. Lee expresses gratitude and shares Carey's hit song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You." Carey's song has dominated the holiday season charts for the past four years, with Lee's song consistently peaking at No. 2. Other holiday classics also make the top 10.
Brenda Lee, at 76 years old, became the oldest person to earn a new No. 1 hit as her holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart 65 years after its original release. Lee celebrated the achievement with a performance on NBC's Christmas at the Opry special, donning a red gown and showcasing the song with a live band. This is Lee's first No. 1 hit since 1960, and she expressed her gratitude to fans and the team at UMG/UMe for making the milestone possible.
Mariah Carey congratulates Brenda Lee for hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with her holiday hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," sending her flowers and a handwritten note. Lee, who recorded the song 65 years ago at the age of 13, expressed gratitude for the gesture and wished Carey a Merry Christmas.
Mariah Carey sends Brenda Lee flowers and a congratulatory note after Lee's holiday hit, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," reaches the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lee's song, released 65 years ago, had previously peaked at No. 2 for the past four Christmases, behind Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Carey's classic Christmas hit currently sits at No. 2 on the chart.
Mariah Carey sends flowers to Brenda Lee to congratulate her on her classic Christmas hit, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 65 years after its release. Brenda Lee, who recorded the song at the age of 13, shared Mariah's gesture on Instagram and expressed her gratitude. Despite Mariah's own holiday hit, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," dominating the season, she happily acknowledges Brenda's achievement.
Brenda Lee, the music legend, celebrates her upcoming 79th birthday with the news that her holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, 65 years after its release. This makes Lee the oldest woman ever to top the chart and sets a new record for the longest wait between a song's release and reaching No. 1. The song joins Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and "The Chipmunk Song" as the only holiday songs to achieve this feat.
After 65 years, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" reaches the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The achievement is attributed to a major promotional push from Lee and her label, including a new music video, a holiday EP, and TikTok content. The success opens up the possibility of other holiday hits topping the charts in the future. The song's reign at the top spot may be temporary, with "All I Want" likely to reclaim its position.
Brenda Lee's iconic holiday song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time since its release in 1958, surpassing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The song's ascent to No. 1 sets several records, including the longest run from release to the top spot at 65 years. At 78 years old, Lee is now the oldest artist to top the chart, and she holds the record for the longest break between No. 1 hits. Lee expressed her gratitude for the song's enduring popularity and its resonance with multiple generations.
Brenda Lee's iconic Christmas song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, 65 years after its release. At 78 years old, Lee becomes one of the oldest artists to achieve this feat. The song, which has become a holiday staple, was originally recorded when Lee was just 13 years old. In celebration of the song's anniversary, Lee filmed a new music video featuring country stars Tanya Tucker and Trisha Yearwood. Other holiday tunes, including "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Last Christmas," are also in the top 10 on the charts.
Brenda Lee's iconic Christmas song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," released in 1958, has reached No 1 on the US Hot 100 chart, 65 years after its release. The song, written by Johnny Marks, gained popularity after being featured in the film Home Alone in 1990 and has since charted every year. At 78, Lee is now the oldest person to top the US chart, breaking records previously held by Louis Armstrong and Mariah Carey. The song has become Lee's signature hit, overshadowing her other chart successes, and is only the third seasonal song to top the UK chart.
