Christmas music has a way of bringing back familiar memories, and few songs capture that feeling quite like Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Pennsylvania-based singer-songwriter Cheyenne Pohl has now added her own interpretation to the holiday favorite, releasing her version on November 6, 2026. Her take combines the charm of the original recording with modern pop vocals and elements of her personal musical style.
For Pohl, the song carries a connection that goes back to childhood. Growing up singing along to Brenda Lee’s version, she developed an appreciation for its rich vocal character, playful delivery, and jazzy flair. Those qualities helped make the track a natural choice for her first officially released Christmas cover.
A Childhood Favorite Gets a New Interpretation
Pohl’s relationship with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is rooted in years of listening and singing. She has returned to the song countless times throughout her career, discovering different ways to approach it as her own voice developed.
Her admiration for Brenda Lee’s vocal approach played an important role in shaping the new recording. Pohl has always enjoyed experimenting with her lower vocal register, making the classic an opportunity to explore a familiar song through her own interpretation.
“I really wanted to do a Christmas song this holiday season, and I’ve never had the chance to put my own spin on a cover for release, and this felt like the perfect time,” Pohl explains.
She also recalls growing up enjoying the way Brenda Lee characterized her voice, a quality that continues to influence her appreciation of the original.
A Familiar Christmas Memory
The song also brings back a memorable moment from the holiday film Home Alone. Pohl recalls the scene in which Kevin stages an elaborate Christmas party to make outsiders believe someone is home, dancing along to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
For her, that scene captures the playful atmosphere and nostalgic feeling associated with the season. It is another reason the song holds a special place in her Christmas memories.
In her recording, Pohl brings attention to the vocal qualities that first drew her to the song. Her approach allows her to explore its playful character while drawing on her own pop, soul, and funk influences. The result reflects both her familiarity with the original and the musical direction she has developed over the years.
About Cheyenne Pohl
Cheyenne Pohl is a Pennsylvania-based singer-songwriter whose music blends pop, soul, funk, and contemporary storytelling. Known for her powerful vocals, emotionally resonant songwriting, and engaging live performances, she has spent the past year building momentum through consistent releases and increasingly high-profile performances.
Her music explores themes of love, empowerment, vulnerability, and self-discovery.
For Pohl, releasing the cover marks a new milestone in a musical relationship that began long before she entered the recording studio. A song she has enjoyed singing since childhood now becomes part of her own catalogue, giving listeners an opportunity to hear a familiar Christmas favorite through her perspective.
