Mae Lee
American singer and recording artist (born 1944)
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer and recording artist (born 1944)
Born
December 11, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
songwriter, singer
United StatesBorn in Grady Memorial Hospital
1944
Born in Grady Memorial Hospital (1944-12-11)
2002
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
Present
Age ~82
About
Brenda Mae Tarpley, known professionally as Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Primarily performing rockabilly, pop, country, and Christmas music, she achieved her first Billboard hit at age 12 in 1957, and was given the nickname "Little Miss Dynamite". Some of Lee's most successful songs include "Sweet Nothin's", "I'm Sorry", "I Want to Be Wanted", "Speak to Me Pretty", "All Alone Am I", and "Losing You". Her festive song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", recorded in 1958, topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2023, making Lee the oldest artist ever to top the chart and breaking several chart records.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mae Lee?+
Brenda Mae Tarpley, known professionally as Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Primarily performing rockabilly, pop, country, and Christmas music, she achieved her first Billboard hit at age 12 in 1957, and was given the nickname "Little Miss Dynamite". Some of Lee's most successful songs include "S
What does the name Mae mean?+
The name Mae means "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is of English origin.
When was Mae Lee born?+
Mae Lee was born on December 11, 1944.
Name Meaning
Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).
The name Mae is of English origin, meaning "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Mae
Mae Turner
American-born Swiss singer and songwriter (1939–2023)
Mae West
American actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer (1893–1980)
Mae Kitt
American singer and actress (1927–2008)
Mae Jemison
American doctor and NASA astronaut
Mae Jones
American singer and actress
Mae Norman
American opera singer (1945–2019)
Mae — December 11, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
Would you name your baby Mae?
Guestbook
Respect.
— .
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
Actions