Brenda Lee Is Still Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree As She Turns 81

Brenda Lee Is Still Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree As She Turns 81

Brenda Lee has been a holiday staple for decades, and this week, the music legend marked her birthday, turning 81 years old. Known for her 1958 hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” she remains a cherished part of holiday traditions. Fans have followed Lee’s career from her early days on the Billboard charts at age 12, and her Brenda Lee birthday is a chance to honor her lasting impact on music. Even at 81, Lee continues to entertain with her…

“The music business can be very cold. And it doesn’t honor its elders.” — Brenda Lee

It’s her birthday today. Let’s start off by saying that Brenda Lee set chart records which weren’t broken for 20 years. Who broke Brenda Lee’s records? Madonna. She is mainly known now for “I’m Sorry” (maybe?) but mostly “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”, played on repeat every Christmastime (and charting. So she continues to make the charts: Let’s see if Madonna can say that into her twilight years. Brenda started off as a kid with a huge gro…