Brenda Lee is amassing a massive worldwide fame as her song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," which was released 65 years ago, is making waves all over social media and also on the charts; how did she react to the big news?
According to NBC, the music legend will perform the famous holiday song at "Christmas at the Opry" this week. The program will be hosted by country singer Wynonna Judd.
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" became a staple holiday track since it was released in 1958. Although many people have listened to the song back then, it gained more popularity after it was used on the movie "Home Alone" starring Macaulay Culkin.
Lee initially didn't care about the song's usage on the film as she didn't know what it was.
She recalled: "They said 'Brenda, Brenda. Your song's in 'Home Alone.'" I said, 'So what, who? What is that?' They said, 'It's a movie. It's a hit movie, and your songs all over it.'"
Regarding her reaction to the song, she said: "It's a great song first of all, and I'm just glad I got it."
Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' Hits Number 1
Brenda Lee recorded the track when she was only 13 years old and it became the third number one song in her career.
Her last major track that hit the top spot was in 1960 and this was decades in the making.
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In an interview with Variety, the musician opened when asked if she feel merited being called "Queen of Christmas," her answer was simple as she didn't want to worry about it.
"I just want to be a part of the music world. I want to have good songs and want to do well. If somebody else is No. 1, hey, good for you. Just let me be a part of it," she told the outlet.
Christmas at the Opry 2024
Aside from Brenda Lee, other performers for the "Christmas at the Opry" holiday special include Kelly Clarkson, Chris Janson, Chrissy Metz, BRELAND, Meghan Patrick, Trace Adkins, Lauren Alaina, and many more.
Wynonna Judd is set to be the host of the entire program.
The show will air on NBC this December 7 at 8/7c. It will be available for replay via streaming through Peacock the next day. An encore will also be held on December 20 at 9/8c.
