who wrote rudolph the red nose reindeer

The song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was first written by Johnny Marks in 1949, with the lyrics inspired by a story his brother-in-law, Robert L. May, wrote for Montgomery Ward in 1939. The song has been covered by many different artists over the years, and is now considered a classic holiday song that is loved by people all around the world.