Brenda Lee

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  1. BOBBYCAST - Christmas Special: Brenda Lee on the Unexpected Life of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

    12/23/2025

    BOBBYCAST - Christmas Special: Brenda Lee on the Unexpected Life of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

    On this Christmas special, we’re bringing back one of the most memorable BobbyCast conversations: Bobby Bones sitting down with the legendary Brenda Lee. Brenda shares what it was really like growing up in the spotlight—making her Grand Ole Opry debut at just 10 years old, then traveling to Japan as a teenager while most kids her age were still figuring out middle school.She also tells the story behind the unexpected second life of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” including how Home Alone helped introduce the song to a whole new generation—and why she never imagined it would become her signature holiday hit. Plus, Brenda takes Bobby through some true music-history moments: meeting Elvis, spending time around Patsy Cline, and what it feels like listening back to the recordings she made when she was still a kid. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  2. WEDS FULL SHOW: Our Annual Christmas Gift Exchange! + Brenda Lee In Studio!

    12/25/2024

    WEDS FULL SHOW: Our Annual Christmas Gift Exchange! + Brenda Lee In Studio!

    Brenda Lee joins us in studio to talk about her incredible career and Christmas classic 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' being used in the movie 'Home Alone'. Plus, we all exchange Christmas gifts and Lunchbox hits the bathroom stalls to spread holiday cheer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 14m
  3. 65 Years After Release, A Rockin' Christmas Classic Hits Number One

    12/08/2023

    65 Years After Release, A Rockin' Christmas Classic Hits Number One

    Brenda Lee was just 13 years old when she recorded "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" in 1958. It's a true Christmas classic, a bouncy earworm — and pretty much everyone knows the lyrics. But it's never made it to number one on Billboard's Hot 100 — until now. NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with the 78-year-old about her long career and how she feels now that her iconic holiday tune is finally at the top of the charts. Email us at considerthis@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    9 min
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