News about Johnny Marks

Mariah Carey gave Brenda Lee, a gift from Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree singer Brenda Lee, flowers to congratulate her on her 'historic' triumph. Lee was 13 years old in 1958 when she first registered the number, which has since been a holiday staple. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 this month, making Lee, 78, the oldest artist to ever to top the charts. Now Carey, who is a main presence during the holiday season thanks to her album All I Want For Christmas Is You, She has put on a show of compassion. On Thursday, Lee displayed a bouquet she received from Carey with a note offering her kudos.