Brenda Lee 'Rockin' Around' documentary set for fall 2025 release
Mercury Studios
The Blu-ray/DVD package arrives on September 5th
Mercury Studios, TH Entertainment and Nashville PBS announce the upcoming Blu-ray/DVD release of Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around on September 5th. A four-time Grammy nominee, Lee was the first woman inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 and honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
Known as a child prodigy, Brenda Lee (Brenda Mae Tarpley) achieved international stardom at the young age of 13 with the 1958 Christmas classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Although this Christmas staple wasn’t an instant hit, it finally placed No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 2023, when Brenda was 78, making her the oldest artist to hit No. 1 on that chart. This marked her first No. 1 hit since “I Want To Be Wanted” in 1960.
The film traces her extraordinary journey from youthful sensation to global icon. Showcasing her genre transcending legacy, the film explores Lee’s success in rock, pop, country and rockabilly –an unprecedented feat during her era. The documentary delves into her signature hits, including “Sweet Nothin’s,” “Break it to me Gently,” “I’m Sorry,” and countless others, as well as her professional relationships and encounters with Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley and The Beatles (who opened for her in Hamburg, Germany in 1962).
Featuring rare archival footage and photographs, unforgettable performance clips, and candid interviews with Brenda Lee herself, this star-studded film also includes appearances by country music icons Keith Urban, Tanya Tucker, and Trisha Yearwood; rock legend Pat Benatar; producer Neil Giraldo; and beloved radio personality Shotgun Tom Kelly, host of SiriusXM’s 60s Gold.
