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Sinatra's Christmas Album Soars; Brenda Lee Hits No. 1!

1/2/2025

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Frank Sinatra's "Ultimate Christmas" album has made a triumphant return to the Billboard 200, soaring from 17th to 10th place, solidifying his record with 33 top 10 albums—the highest for any solo male artist. Meanwhile, Brenda Lee's timeless classic "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, 65 years after its debut.

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Frank Sinatra's "Ultimate Christmas" album has made a triumphant return to the Billboard 200, soaring from 17th to 10th place, solidifying his record with 33 top 10 albums—the highest for any solo male artist. Meanwhile, Brenda Lee's timeless classic "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, 65 years after its debut.