Brenda Lee
| Born | December 11, 1944 |
| Hometown | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 4'9" (1.45m) |
| Spouse | Ronnie Shacklett |
| Children | Jolie Shacklett, Julie Shacklett |
| Parents | Annie Grayce Yarbrough, Ruben Tarpley |
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LIST: Georgia musicians in the Country Music Hall of Fame
- GEORGIA (WRBL) — The Country Music Hall of Fame may be based out of Nashville, but Georgia has its fair share of musicians who achieved one of country music’s highest honors. Take a look at which Georgia-born artists have made their mark in the the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ray Stevens (Clarkdale) “For more […]
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Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ Jingles Back to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
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Mariah Carey already held the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but she has put it even further out of anyone else’s grasp by claiming a 93rd week on top, thanks to “All I Want for Christmas” continuing its annual reign again this week. The song is …
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The wildly popular track broke new ground on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).
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Brenda Lee celebrates her 79th birthday — and her first No. 1 hit in 60 years
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Find out which tune won best Christmas song in TODAY’s holiday hits bracket
Andy Williams' "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" was voted best Christmas song in TODAY Show's holiday hits bracket. Here's the full breakdown of the bracket results.
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Brenda Lee Reflects on Her Record-Breaking No. 1 Hit 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' (Exclusive)
The music legend shares memories of recording her Christmas classic (65 years ago!) and opens up about early friendships with the Beatles and Elvis Presley
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Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree”: 9 Secrets You Didn’t Know About the Holiday Classic
The Christmas hit is No. 1 on the charts 65 years after it was first recorded! Discover more facts below.
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Holiday Music 2023 Roundup: Caroling With Cher, Brenda Lee, Brandy, Boygenius, Alanis Morissette, Laufey, Chlöe and More
You have to appreciate the wonder of a holiday season when Brenda Lee’s seasonal hit from 65-years-past, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” gets to top December’s Billboard Hot 100 for several consecutive weeks. With that, expect Lee to ride (and rock) into Christmas with Santa on her tail. Christmas? Meet miracle. This year’s Christmas season …
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How Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' hit No. 1, 65 years after its initial release
Brenda Lee dethroned Mariah Carey's perennial holiday season chart-topper, "All I Want for Christmas Is You,” at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks straight.
