December 11th 2024.
Brenda Lee, the talented singer behind the beloved Christmas classic "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," recently shared a heartwarming video expressing her gratitude for making music history. Despite being just 13 years old when she first released the song in 1958, it has stood the test of time and continues to be a fan favorite during the holiday season.
Last year, "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and set a record for the longest time between its original release and reaching the top of the Hot 100 chart. And now, Brenda has achieved yet another milestone as the only female country artist with a holiday song that has over a billion streams on Spotify.
In a touching video shared on social media, we see Brenda looking emotional as she is presented with a plaque commemorating her remarkable achievement. The caption reads, "Join us in congratulating Brenda on her milestone of hitting 1 billion streams of 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' on @spotify, making her the only female country artist with a holiday song in Spotify's Billions Club." She was also honored with a 7x Platinum certification from the @riaa_awards for the same song.
Fans were overjoyed for the 79-year-old star and flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages. One fan wrote, "No one deserves these honors more than the legendary Brenda Lee!!" while another said, "Oh, Brenda! Congratulations. I love you and your beautiful songs." Another fan pointed out the fact that Brenda recorded and sang the song when she was just 13 years old and it is still a huge hit every Christmas.
It's truly a remarkable achievement for Brenda, who is also known for her other major hits such as "Sweet Nothin's," "If You Love Me," and "The End of The World." It's hard to believe that she was just a child when she recorded the iconic festive bop. Fans were reminded of this fact earlier this year and were amazed by the depth and incredible sound of her voice.
But Brenda's success in the music industry goes far beyond "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree." At the young age of 12, she achieved her first Billboard hit with "One Step at a Time." She went on to sell over 100 million records worldwide and was named Billboard's Top Female Artist of the Decade in the 1960s.
With a Grammy Award, four NARM Awards, three NME Awards, and five Edison Awards under her belt, Brenda has also made history as the first woman to be inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2023, she was recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest singers of all time.
It's clear that Brenda's talent and impact in the music industry is unmatched, and we can't wait to see what she accomplishes next. Do you have a story to share? If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, get in touch with our entertainment team by emailing us, calling us, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you!
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