Brenda Lee was the original performer of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" in 1958. It was an instant hit and has become a classic holiday song. Brenda Lee was a popular country music artist at the time and has since been recognized as a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and the youngest person ever to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Johnny Mathis, Brenda Lee, and the Muppets. It remains a popular holiday song and is often played on radio stations and at holiday parties.