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Lexi James


Born on February 4, 1992, Alexandria Cecily-Daisy Norton is known by her stage name, Lexi James, is an American new-country music artist/singer/songwriter. Lexi's self-titled debut album was recorded in November, 2011 at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN, and produced by Grammy Award winner David Hall. The CD was officially released in February 2012 during Country Radio Seminar (CRS) week in Nashville, TN, where Lexi James and Kryer Creek opened for Tracy Lawrence at an Operation Troop Aid fundraiser held at the Nashville Cadillac Ranch. In the short time since her first release, Lexi was been highlighted in an article on Music News Nashville, and her name and song "This Is My Time" was listed in the August 20th edition of Billboard Country Update alongside such other notables as Alan Jackson, Eli Young Band, and Darius Rucker.

Biography
Raised by her mom and stepfather in Massachusetts, Lexi has always had a flair for the dramatic, performing in several school plays and local talent shows throughout her schooling years. Influenced and inspired by singers/artists such as Martina McBride, Whitney Houston, and Lady Gaga. Lexi is known for her unique vocal quality, her personality and charm, her flaming red hair and jewel-blue eyes, and her exuberant, youthful and energetic performances.

Lexi began writing songs and song lyrics at a very early age, and learned to play guitar from her stepfather at around 14 years of age. She joined a local country band and started performing in clubs at the age of 15. After graduating high school, Lexi decided to pursue a career as a professional singer/performer. She currently studies vocal technique at the world renowned Brett Manning Studios in Nashville, TN. Lexi James Enterprises, LLC, was formed in the spring of 2011. Her stepfather, also a musician and bass player, formed Kryer Creek that same year to support Lexi's performances.

Affiliations
Lexi is an advocate for Bullying Prevention and has partnered with PACER Teens Against Bullying as a spokesperson for their organization. Lexi is passionate about spreading the message on the dangers of bullying, and wants to help educate kids and teens on how they can prevent bullying. She, herself, has been on the receiving end of bullying for years and has seen and felt first hand how bullying effects people.