On this episode of Biscuits and Jam, Southern Living’s Sid Evans sits down with the incredible Brenda Lee to explore her incredible life, from humble beginnings in Georgia to becoming a music icon. Brenda shares how her early love for music, inspired by the Grand Ole Opry and her Baptist church, led her to the Ozark Jubilee and a record deal with Decca Records. Plus, hear her reflections on recording “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at just 13, her Christmas traditions, and friendships with legendary artists like Tanya Tucker and Kris Kristofferson.
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Brenda’s Arrival in Nashville
07:33 Brenda’s Favorite Foods
10:33 Brenda’s Early Christmases
14:14 The Story of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
21:25 Brenda Talks About “Sweet Nothings”
26:02 Being Friends with Tanya Tucker
32:05 What Does It Mean To Be Southern?
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Barbecue has always been the vehicle for a social gathering in the South. Watch Robby Melvin, Southern Living’s Test Kitchen Director, chat with iconic Southerners while making a range of BBQ dishes.
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Traditional does not mean stuffy in the home of Southern Living test kitchen pro Ivy Odom. This Georgia-bred millennial can fish, throw a mean SEC tailgate, and even knows her way around a pigsty. In each episode, Ivy shares stories, customs, and recipes from growing up in the Deep South but always adds her own modern spin.
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From hot takes on the South’s most intriguing real estate listings to hunting for treasures at estate sales and touring the region’s most spectacular homes, Southern Living style editor Betsy Cribb is up for it all. Home-obsessed Betsy keeps it real whether she’s doling out opinions on Tyler Perry’s Atlanta mansion or exploring Southern estates.
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Brenda Lee Is Still Rockin’ Christmas | Biscuits & Jam | Season 5 | Episode 38
