Mickey Guyton delivered a stunning rendition of a history-making Christmas classic when she took the stage at the White House Tree Lighting this holiday season. The powerhouse singer-songwriter donned a shimmering gown as she performed Brenda Leeβs late 1950s hit, βRockinβ Around The Christmas Tree.β
βChristmas is such a fun time of year! I loved hosting the White House Tree Lighting as we sang the holiday songs we all know and love,β Guyton gushed in her caption as she shared a clip of that moment on Instagram. Guyton, who also hosted the holiday event, was one of many artists to take the stage, along with Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, ReneΓ© Rapp, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, and Dionne Warwick.Β The ceremony aired on Friday, December 15. The National Christmas Tree LightingΒ was first celebrated by President Calvin Coolidge in 1923.
Leeβs βRockinβ Around The Christmas Treeβ reached No. 1, and broke a few records. Lee, 79, became the oldest woman to reach No. 1, which was previously held by Cher, with βBelieveβ at age 52, and Mariah Carey, with βAll I Want for Christmas Is Youβ at age 53. Lee also now holds the record for the longest stretch of time between her first and most recent No. 1, per Universal Music Group Nashville. Lee previously said in a statement: βThe song came out when I was a young teenager and now to know that it has resonated with multiple generations and continues to resonate β it is one of the best gifts I have ever received. Keep on Rockinβ and Merry Christmas!β
Watch Guytonβs rendition here: