Overview
- Brenda Lee celebrated the 65th anniversary of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” with a message to fans on Instagram, a song she recorded in 1958 at age 13 that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023.
- This season’s coverage underscores that the same core of legacy holiday tracks again leads playlists, viral clips and charts across generations.
- Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” remains a foundational standard and is cited by Guinness World Records as the best‑selling single of all time, with continued prominence on editorial playlists.
- José Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad” continues as a bilingual staple, regularly reappearing on U.S. seasonal lists and global holiday rotations.
- New roundups, including an AI‑curated Milenio list and regional guides, spotlight Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” alongside Wham! and Andy Williams as enduring December essentials.