Contest Info

Annual Young Songwriters Contest held by the Dallas Songwriters Association to provide a benchmark for popular songwriting competency. Entrants must be 18 years of age and under. All genres of music are accepted.
JUDGES: Entries will be judged by music industry professionals.

DSA is CELEBRATING 32 YEARS IN 2019
MOTIVATING & UPLIFTING SONGWRITERS THROUGH EDUCATION

Thursday, January 29, 2026

LEXI LEE GAMBLE IS OUR YOUNG SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR FOR 2025

 
  

Amazing 14 year old Lexi Lee Gamble is DSA’s Young Songwriter Of The Year with her song “Back When We Were Young.” In addition, her song “Like Me” was the first runner up in our Young Songwriters Contest.

Lexi’s real name is Alexandra Lee Gamble, and she is an emerging American-Romanian singer and songwriter.  Lexi is an 8th-grade Honors student at Greenhill School, lives in Dallas, and spends a good portion of her summers in Europe to embrace her family heritage and culture. Her favorite music genres are pop and R&B, but her style continues to evolve as she develops her artistry and finds her authentic voice.

As a child who has always loved music, Lexi began exploring music at the age of four and has immersed herself in it ever since. She is a multi-instrumentalist who plays piano and taught herself guitar before taking professional classes. She also explored violin through her school orchestra program. Lexi recorded her first original song at the age of 12 and has been developing her repertoire as she builds toward releasing her debut album. In both 2024 and 2025, Lexi was recognized as “One-To-Watch” by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), as part of their “Ears” program. She is also a long-standing member of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus, with whom she has performed in multiple concerts alongside the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Music is more powerful when it creates a real positive impact in the world, and Lexi regularly uses her talent to just that!  Throughout the years, Lexi has participated in numerous charitable projects focused on the health and well-being of children. In 2024, Lexi performed at the “Light the Night” Gala for the DFW Angels, an organization that raises money for children in foster care.  In 2025, she performed at the Educational First Steps Gala, sponsored by George and Laura Bush, supporting their efforts to raise more than $1 million for early childhood education.  Currently, Lexi serves as the Engagement and Inclusion Chair for the National Charity League, N. Dallas Chapter.

To honor the work that she has done in the music and charity fields at such a young age, DSA has made Lexi our Student Ambassador and extended an invitation for her to perform at our Hall of Fame event in April. Lexi has also earned $150 for winning first and second place in the contest. DSA will also award her $500 when she enrolls in the college music program of her choice.

This incredible teen has accomplished a great deal for her age. Keep an eye on her and follow her future endeavors by following Lexi on Facebook and Instagram - @lexileegamble - and cheer for her as she brings new music and inspiration into the world.  Congratulations, Lexi!

LEXI LEE GAMBLE IS OUR YOUNG SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR FOR 2025

     Amazing 14 year old Lexi Lee Gamble is DSA’s Young Songwriter Of The Year with her song “Back When We Were Young.” In addition, her son...