Cochrane's very own Lexi Strate performed at the Gentry during Stampede celebrations in Cochrane.

Singer/songwriter Lexi Strate has had a busy year and will only continue to get busier.

"It has bee an awesome year full of performances and releasing my EP and promoting that. It has been a really exciting time."

Strate has been nominated for 'Pop Artist of the Year' for the Western Canada Music Awards.

"I was so excited when I heard about that because that is kind of a dream to be nominated for some kind of award, this is my first time. We worked so hard, my team and I, this year with the EP so it's really awesome to be recognized for that."

Strate's main genre is pop but she still loves to add in an acoustic twist when performing live.

"When I am doing my live shows I like to mix things up because I love to play acoustic guitar, so I throw in covers from every genre.  I still love experimenting with my sound but I like to take those other genres and fuse it in with my pop music."

Strate will performing/touring all over Alberta this summer including Wainwright and Edmonton.

Strate is definitely someone to keep our eyes on. The awards show is in October and Strate's second EP should be available early 2017.