# Brenda Lee's First Country Album

> Brenda Lee released her first country album in 1973 after years of rock success.
- Title: Brenda Lee's First Country Album · American Songwriter
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/remember-when-brenda-lee-released-her-first-country-album-in-1973
- Author: Gayle Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-03T21:00:00+00:00
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## Brenda Lee's Early Career
Brenda Lee rose to fame as a teenager with rock hit rockin' around the christmas tree at age thirteen.
## First Country Single
Lee released one step at a time in 1971, reaching the top fifteen on country radio.
## Rock Star Transition
By 1971, Lee had become a rock star with hits like fool no one and everybody loves me but you.
## First Country Album
In 1973, Lee released her first country album Brenda, marking her official country music career.
## Country Hit Success
Lee's second single nobody wins became a top five hit after being written by kristofferson.
## Career Impact
Lee became a country music superstar after her 1973 album, never looking back until 1984.
## Key takeaway

Brenda Lee released her first country album in 1973, becoming a country music superstar.