As Atlanta native Brenda Lee turns 80, the 'rockin' Christmas song she sang as a teen remains a holiday staple
Atlanta native Brenda Lee's memories of recording "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" are a little hazy. After all, she was 13 years old at the time — and it was 66 years ago. Somewhat implausibly, her celebration of a "Christmas party hop" is more popular today than ever before.