Well now, country icon, Brenda Lee got a very welcomed Birthday gift. For the second week in a row, her iconic Holiday hit, "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree", tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Last week the song made history 65 years after its debut and became her third Hot 100 No.1, and her first since 1960.
“A second week at No. 1 – this is so surreal!” said Brenda. “As I celebrate this with my fans and everyone who has supported me over the years, I really wish I could celebrate with Johnny Marks, who wrote the song, and Owen Bradley, who brilliantly produced ‘Rockin’.’ The song has truly stood the test of time and I am so grateful that this has become my signature song. As I always say, Keep on Rockin’!”
This year for the song's 65th Anniversary, Brenda Lee released the first ever music video for "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," featuriing cameos from country stars, Tanya Tucker and Trisha Yearwood. She also released a new EP, 'A Rockin' Christmas with Brenda Lee' featuring the classic hit as well as other holiday favorites including. "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town," "Jingle Bell Rock," and a "A Marshmallow World,"
Brenda Lee was the first woman inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Country Music Hall of Fame and she is a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award. Her hit song “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree," was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.
This is plenty of excitement and Christmas spirit to get you in the Holiday mood for sure. You know Brenda Lee is smiling bright and happy to be sharing her Christmas hit with everyone. She just keeps on ROCKIN'
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