The iconic tune helped usher in a new era of music and became a record-breaking hit that generations of fans still remember ...

On this day 72 years ago, the first ever rock song to hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts - and it started a revolution.

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was written by Johnny Marks — who, as part of a long, great tradition of American Christmas songwriters, was himself actually Jewish. (Marks also wrote "Rudolph the ...

Brenda Lee landed her third No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” This is more than a new chart-topper for Lee. She also broke multiple chart records with her latest ...

Brenda Lee released “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” 65 years ago. Since its release, the song has become a staple of any good holiday playlist. It’s also common to hear it playing over the ...

Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic ...

More than half a century after it was first released, Brenda Lee’s seasonal smash “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” has finally become a No. 1 hit. Billboard has announced that the tune has soared ...

Brenda Lee recorded “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” written by Johnny Marx, when she was 12 years old. The song didn’t have much success until it was released in Europe, and it received an even ...

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 ...

Brenda Lee isn’t a name younger music fans may be familiar with, but thanks to TikTok’s trending sounds, they certainly know her breakout smash “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.” The track, which ...

This week's No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 is one you've probably heard before — over and over again. For decades. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"— sung by Brenda Lee, and first released 65 ...

Brenda Lee performs "Rockin' Around the Christmas" for "Christmas at the Opry" set to air December 7th on NBC. It’s been a bit of a media whirlwind for Brenda Lee in recent weeks, as she marks the 65 ...