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entertainment1 year ago

80-Year-Old Singer's Teen Christmas Hit Remains a Holiday Classic

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.

via 9News.com KUSA|
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music2 years ago

Brenda Lee's Christmas Hit Continues to Dominate the Charts

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.

via Billboard|
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music2 years ago

Brenda Lee's Christmas Hit Sparks Mariah Carey's Generosity

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.

via Rolling Stone|
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music2 years ago

Brenda Lee's Emotional Reaction as 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Tops Charts

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.

via GMA|
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music2 years ago

Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Makes History, Hits No. 1 on the Hot 100

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.

via Billboard|
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entertainment2 years ago

Brenda Lee's Christmas Classic Reclaims No. 1 Spot on Billboard Hot 100

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.

via CBS News|
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entertainment2 years ago

Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Makes Historic No. 1 Comeback

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.

via CNN|
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music2 years ago

Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Makes Historic No. 1 Comeback

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.

via The Guardian|
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music2 years ago

Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Tops Charts 65 Years After Release

Brenda Lee's classic holiday song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, 65 years after its release. The song, produced by Owen Bradley, initially peaked at No. 14 in 1960 but has now become only the third holiday song to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100. Lee, now 78, expressed her gratitude for the support from her label, UMG Nashville, and credited the song's success to the collaboration of many people. The song gained popularity after being featured in the film Home Alone in 1990. To celebrate the 65th anniversary of the song, Lee filmed its first official video, featuring cameos from Tanya Tucker and Trisha Yearwood.

via Billboard|
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music2 years ago

"Brenda Lee: The Christmas Queen and Nashville's Country Music Legacy"

Brenda Lee, the singer behind the Christmas classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," reflects on her 65-year career and the enduring popularity of her signature song. Despite her petite stature and retirement from singing, Lee's Christmas tune continues to climb the charts and make her more money than ever. She shares stories of her encounters with music legends like Elvis Presley and Judy Garland, and discusses the changing music industry. While she appreciates the talent in Nashville today, Lee is content with her decision to prioritize family and enjoy her well-deserved rest.

via The New York Times|
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