“The artist of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is famous, but little is known about her husband, Ronnie. He was key in her business journey. They met in 1962 at Nashville’s Fairgrounds Coliseum and married in April 1963, just six months later. Brenda was only 18. Their wedding was simple, held in a local church. Reports say Brenda’s family disapproved initially, but this was never confirmed by the couple. Brenda rarely discusses their marriage. However, in December 2023, she told Variety that Ronnie never pressured her to keep singing. “I was lucky,” she said. “He saved the money. He had his own business. He told me, ‘If you ever want a break, it’s okay.’ That was my safety net. It meant I could retire. But for charity shows, I’d sing. No touring, though. That’s different.” Now, they’re happily retired in Nashville.