Updated November 18, 2009

"You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen..." but do you know the story behind the most famous reindeer of all? This year is the 60th Anniversary of Gene Autry's classic Christmas recording Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer and to celebrate Gene Autry Entertainment presents this special Rudolph section. You'll find information on songwriter Johnny Marks, song lyrics, Gene Autry singing Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer and more.

Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Song Information
Posted September 12, 2009

Read how Gene Autry first recorded Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer. You'll also find the song's publisher information, lyrics and a list of who else has recorded this classic Christmas song. Read

Songwriter Johnny Marks
Posted September 12, 2009

Many folks mistakenly think that Gene Autry wrote Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer – he did not. The song was written by talented songwriter Johnny Marks and you’ll learn more about the man who is known as "Mr. Christmas of the music world" in this section. Read

Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Audio Clip from Gene Autry's
Melody Ranch Radio Show
Posted September 12, 2009

Gene performed the song Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer on his popular CBS Radio program Melody Ranch for the first time on October 8, 1949. We're pleased to share the restored version for you to hear. Listen

Gene Autry Christmas CDs
Posted September 12, 2009

Gene Autry's recording of Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer is available on several CDs. Read

Rudolph, Wisconsin
Updated November 18, 2009

Did you know there is a Rudolph, Wisconsin? Find out about this charming town and their special Rudolph cancellation stamp here.

For more on Gene Autry and Christmas, visit Gene's Cowboy Christmas section here.