Brenda Lee reflects on her Christmas classic

Singer Brenda Lee discusses the lasting impact of her holiday hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" in an NPR podcast episode.

The December 24, 2025, episode of NPR's Consider This featured Country and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee. She reflected on the enduring power of her Christmas classic, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." This discussion highlights the song's continued resonance during the holiday season. An accompanying image shows Lee performing at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the CMA Theater on December 9, 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee. The podcast, which delivers major news stories in 15 minutes, uses such interviews to provide context on cultural topics. Listeners can access the episode through NPR's platform for deeper insights into Lee's perspective on her iconic track.

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