Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of course, the now-80-year-old Lee is used to that sort of thing. She was the first woman in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—and in ...

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 ...

Brenda Lee was just 13 years old in 1958 when she recorded her immortal holiday classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Despite her tender age, she was already a showbiz pro with years of ...

NEW YORK — Come and take a trip to the giddy birth of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of one of its pioneers — Brenda Lee. The “I'm Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” hitmaker who shared ...

As a songwriter, Michael McDonald’s credits include songs for Alison Krauss, Paul Anka, Van Halen, longtime collaborator Kenny Loggins, Thundercat, and more. While in The Doobie Brothers, McDonald ...

Singer Brenda Lee reflects on the enduring power of her Christmas classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." Singer Brenda Lee on her enduring Christmas classic SCOTT DETROW, HOST: It is almost ...

Brenda Lee is a staple of the holiday season with her iconic song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," and the iconic blonde officially turned 81 years old on Thursday! Lee, who was given the nickname ...

After all, Brenda Lee was 13 years old at the time — and it was 66 years ago, in 1958. Brenda Lee performs at the "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" concert in 2015 at the Country Music Hall of Fame ...

American Masters airs a one-hour tribute to singer Brenda Lee, whose iconic 1958 Christmas hit was No. 1 on the Billboard music chart a year ago. “She’s in our house every Christmas.” That’s how music ...

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