Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic ...

American Masters airs a one-hour tribute to singer Brenda Lee, whose iconic 1958 Christmas hit was No. 1 on the Billboard music chart a year ago. “She’s in our house every Christmas.” That’s how music ...

Brenda Lee performs at the "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2015. (Laura Roberts/Invision/AP) As the holiday season approaches each year, a ...

NEW YORK – Come and take a trip to the giddy birth of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of one of its pioneers — Brenda Lee. The “I'm Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” hitmaker who shared ...

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There were fond memories, emotional stories, plenty of laughs and a few tears shed during the annual Conversations on Elvis panel on Aug. 15 at the Graceland Soundstage. The event came as part of the ...

The music legend met husband Ronnie Shacklett when she was just 17. Singer Brenda Lee is a Southern music icon who found her path early in life. Born Brenda Mae Tarpley in Atlanta,Georgia, she first ...