In a heartwarming gesture of festive camaraderie, Mariah Carey sent Brenda Lee a beautiful bouquet of flowers to celebrate her holiday classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” achieving the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Lee shared this thoughtful exchange on her Instagram, revealing Carey’s congratulatory note that read, “Dearest Ms. Brenda, congratulations on your historic No. 1. Have a Merry Christmas. Love, Mariah.”
Lee’s milestone is indeed significant. Her song, released 65 years ago, finally claimed the top position on the Hot 100 chart for the week dated December 9, surpassing the previous four years where it peaked at No. 2 behind Carey’s own seasonal anthem, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” This year, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” ascended seven spots, securing its place in the top 10, while Carey’s perennial favorite followed closely at No. 2.
Celebrating her triumph, Lee took to Instagram on December 5 to express her gratitude, posting, “#RockinAroundtheChristmasTree is officially #1 on the @Billboard #HOT100 charts! Thank you so much for listening and rockin’ this holiday season! #65YearsLater #Hot100Charts #ARockinChristmas.”
Lee’s Instagram Story featuring the flowers and Carey’s note is a heartwarming display of mutual respect between two queens of Christmas music.
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