Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ finally hits No. 1, 65 years after its release

Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Hits No. 1 After 65 Years

Brenda Lee’s holiday classic, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” has secured the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the third-ever Christmas song to achieve this. At 78, Lee, also known as Little Miss Dynamite, broke records as the oldest artist to lead the chart. The 1958 hit set two additional records, boasting the longest wait between release and hitting No. 1 and the longest gap between an artist’s chart-topping hits.

Celebrating the song’s 65th anniversary, Lee recently unveiled its first-ever music video and will appear on NBC’s Christmas at the Opry. Expressing her gratitude, Lee remarked, “I cannot believe that ‘Rockin” has hit No. 1 65 years after it was released. Thank you to the fans who keep listening.” The achievement challenges Mariah Carey’s holiday reign, marking a well-deserved recognition for Brenda Lee’s timeless Christmas anthem.