Brenda Lee Breaks Records Oldest Artist To Reach Billboard Hot 100
• Little ole’ Brenda Lee, queen of sass and one-time biggest voice in country songbird history, done made her triumph return with a big bang. No, hon, I’m not talkin’ ’bout a new hairdo, she’s smashed ’em big charts again, and at 76!
• Brenda’s classic holiday tune “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Now, ain’t that a Christmas present ever country music fan can appreciate?
• With this achievement of hers, Brenda has set a new record, yep, you read that right. Sweet Brenda is officially the oldest livin’ female artist to score a top 10 hit!
• The previous record-holder was sweet Judy Collins, bless her heart, who was 74 when she topped the chart. But records are made to be broken, and our Brenda went and did it!
• Many younger whippersnappers, like Elton John and Billy Joel, couldn’t even beat Brenda’s record. And y’all know, those two boys ain’t exactly just out of diapers.
“Brenda Lee: Proving age ain’t nothing but a number!”
Last Words
Well, butter my biscuits and call me impressed! Brenda Lee, that darling magnolia with her voice sweeter than pecan pie, really did done it again. All those fresh-faced ninnies out there chart-hoppin’, pay attention. This southern belle just showed us all how it’s done. It ain’t about the fancy auto-tunes or high-waist jeans, lemme tell ya. It’s about heart, soul, and singin’ a tune that rocks around not just a Christmas tree, but also the hearts of folks like you and me. So let’s raise a toast of sweet tea to Brenda Lee, the evergreen queen of the country music scene. 76 and still kicking it good, just like my Grandma’s secret hot sauce recipe! Y’all keep it up, Brenda – we’re rootin’ for ya!
Original article: https://www.countrythangdaily.com/brenda-lee-breaks-records-as-the-oldest-artist-to-reach-summit-of-billboard-hot-100/