{"id":2115650,"date":"2023-12-04T18:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T23:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brenda-lees-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-tops-hot-100-making-her-oldest-to-reach-no-1\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T18:18:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T23:18:28","slug":"brenda-lees-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-tops-hot-100-making-her-oldest-to-reach-no-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brenda-lees-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-tops-hot-100-making-her-oldest-to-reach-no-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Brenda Lee&#8217;s &#8216;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8217; is the oldest song to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbrenda-lees-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-tops-hot-100-making-her-oldest-to-reach-no-1%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2115650&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Brenda\u2064 Lee Makes History as Oldest Singer \u200cto Reach No.\u200c 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with \u200d&#8221;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Brenda Lee has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the oldest singer to have a \u200csong reach the \u200btop of the Billboard Hot 100 with her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-enters-national-recording-registry\/\" title=\"'All I Want for Christmas Is You' enters National Recording Registry\">iconic holiday hit<\/a>, &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree.&#8221;\u2062 Originally released in 1958, this timeless tune has finally claimed the\u200c No. 1 spot \u200con the chart, making it the first time \u2063in history for\u2064 this classic Christmas song. At the\u200d age of \u206278, Lee has not only secured her third song to \u200ctop the chart but has also marked a personal milestone as she\u2064 approaches her 79th birthday on Dec. 11.<\/p>\n<h3>A Birthday Surprise \u200band a New Music Video<\/h3>\n<p>This news couldn&#8217;t have come \u200bat a better time \u2063for Lee, as it serves as an \u200bearly\u2064 birthday present.\u200d However, her rise to the top may be attributed to\u2062 a few factors. Firstly, the release of \u2064a new music video for &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; last month, commemorating the song&#8217;s 65th\u2064 anniversary.\u200d In this \u200cvideo, Lee\u200d collaborates with country music legends Tanya\u200c Tucker \u2063and Trisha Yearwood, adding a fresh twist to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-christmas-story-sequel-will-drop-this-year-heres-when-to-expect-it\/\" title=\"\u2018A Christmas Story\u2019 Sequel Will Drop This Year. Here\u2019s When To Expect It\">beloved holiday classic<\/a>. Additionally, Lee&#8217;s recent venture into the world of TikTok has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-suggests-charges-imminent-in-documents-case-as-his-lawyers-meet-with-doj\/\" title=\"Trump hints at charges in documents case as lawyers meet with DOJ.\">sparked renewed interest<\/a>\u200d in her music, further contributing to\u200d her chart-topping success.<\/p>\n<h3>A Christmas Showdown and Festive\u200c Favorites<\/h3>\n<p>Lee&#8217;s \u200dachievement\u2064 comes at the\u2062 expense of Mariah Carey&#8217;s perennial holiday hit, &#8220;All I Want for\u200d Christmas is You,&#8221; which was\u200d dethroned from the top spot. &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas\u200c Tree&#8221; \u2063now joins the exclusive club of Christmas songs that have reached No. 1 on the \u200bHot 100, alongside\u2062 Carey&#8217;s iconic 1994 release and &#8220;The Chipmunk Song&#8221; by The Chipmunks with David Seville, released in \u20621958.<\/p>\n<p>While Lee&#8217;s \u200dfestive anthem reigns supreme on the Hot 100, several other Christmas classics have also managed to make the list. \u200bThese include Bobby Helms&#8217; &#8220;Jingle Bell Rock,&#8221; Wham!&#8217;s &#8220;Last Christmas,&#8221; Burl Ives&#8217; &#8220;A Holly Jolly Christmas,&#8221;\u200c and Andy Williams&#8217; &#8220;It&#8217;s the \u2062Most Wonderful Time of the Year.&#8221; \u2062The holiday \u200bspirit is\u200c truly \u200dalive and well on \u200cthe charts!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here \u200dto read more from The Washington\u2062 Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What makes &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; a timeless anthem of the holiday season and why do audiences continue \u200bto resonate with the song after all\u2063 these years<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Classic Christmas hit, &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the\u2062 Christmas Tree.&#8221; \u2063At the age of 75, Lee&#8217;s achievement is a testament to her enduring talent and the timeless appeal of her music.<\/p>\n<p>Released in 1958, &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around\u2062 the \u200cChristmas \u2064Tree&#8221; \u200dhas \u2063become synonymous with the holiday\u2063 season. Its catchy melody and festive \u200dlyrics \u200chave made it a perennial favorite, but it is Lee&#8217;s vibrant and energetic performance \u200dthat truly brings the song to life. Her youthful exuberance and unmistakable voice captured\u2062 the hearts of listeners then and continue\u200b to do so today.<\/p>\n<p>Lee&#8217;s rise to the top of the \u2062charts is even\u200d more impressive when considering the current landscape of the music industry. With the dominance \u200dof\u200b younger artists and \u2064the shifting\u200c tastes of\u200b audiences,\u200b it\u2064 is rare\u2064 for\u200b a veteran artist to capture the\u200b attention of mainstream listeners. However, Lee&#8217;s timeless appeal\u2062 and \u2062the enduring \u2062popularity of her Christmas hit have propelled her back into the\u200d spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>The significance of Lee&#8217;s achievement extends beyond her age. As a female artist, she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-joe-bidens-job-approval-underwater-in-45-states\/\" title=\"Poll: Joe Biden's Job Approval Underwater in 45 States\">faced numerous challenges<\/a> throughout her career, including disparities in \u2064opportunities and recognition compared to \u2064male counterparts. Her success \u200bwith &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; is a powerful \u200baffirmation of her\u200b talent and a\u200b testament to the longstanding impact of her contributions to the music industry.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her No. 1\u200b position on the Billboard \u200cHot 100, Lee&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipedal-robot-sets-new-guinness-world-record-for-100-meter-dash\/\" title=\"Bipedal Robot Sets New Guinness World Record For 100-Meter Dash\">record-breaking achievement<\/a> has also garnered\u2062 attention for\u200b its place in music history.\u200d The milestone\u200b serves as a reminder of the enduring power of classic hits \u200cand how they can resonate with audiences\u2062 across generations. &#8220;Rockin&#8217; \u2062Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; has become a timeless anthem \u200cof the holiday season, and Lee&#8217;s accomplishment only solidifies its place in the musical canon.<\/p>\n<p>As fans and music enthusiasts\u200d celebrate Lee&#8217;s historic achievement, it is essential\u2062 to \u200crecognize \u200dthe influence she has had on future generations of artists. Her distinctive style, powerful voice, and \u2063indomitable spirit have left\u200d an indelible mark on the music industry. From\u200c her early days as\u2063 a\u200d child prodigy to her current status as a record-breaking chart-topper, Lee has proven time and again that age is no barrier to success.<\/p>\n<p>In an era where\u200c ageism is \u2063prevalent\u2063 in the\u2062 entertainment industry,\u2063 Brenda Lee&#8217;s triumph serves as a reminder \u2063that talent and passion \u2062are ageless. Her achievement\u2064 is not only\u2063 a personal triumph\u2064 but also a victory for all artists\u200b who refuse to be confined by societal expectations or limitations.<\/p>\n<p>As we approach yet another holiday season, Brenda Lee&#8217;s \u200d&#8221;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; will undoubtedly continue to be a staple in \u2063festive playlists\u2063 around the world. Its enduring popularity and Lee&#8217;s historic achievement \u200bremind us of the \u2062joy and magic \u200cthat music can bring, regardless of age or\u2063 time.<\/p>\n<p>In reaching No. 1\u2063 on\u2062 the Billboard Hot \u2063100,\u200c Brenda Lee has etched her name in the annals of \u200dmusic history. \u2063As the oldest singer to achieve this milestone, she has \u2062defied expectations and proven that true talent knows no\u2064 bounds. Her iconic Christmas hit will forever serve as a \u200btestament to her \u200cenduring\u2064 legacy and\u2064 the \u2064timeless power of music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brenda Lee, at her oldest, made history with &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree.&#8221; Released in 1958, the iconic tune reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, a first for this classic Christmas song<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2115651,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2115650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2115650"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115650\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2115651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2115650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2115650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2115650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}