Brenda Lee performs 3 classic songs | American Masters | PBS

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Singer Brenda Lee was making broadcast appearances as a teenager during the golden age of television. These are 3 of her most notable performances from Jubilee USA, also known as Ozark Jubilee, a 1950s TV show that featured country music's top stars of the day. Here she performs with Red Foley and Snooky Lanson.

Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.

Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around, premieres nationwide Monday, December 16 at 10 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App.

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