Jana Kramer Biography, Age, Parents, Songs, Fiancée, Spouse, Husband, Children, Instagram, Movies, TV Shows, Net Worth, and Career

Jana Kramer is an American actress, country music singer, writer, and dancer who began her professional career in acting in the early 2000s and slowly established herself as one of the most prominent celebrities in the American entertainment industry.

Jana rose to fame for playing the role of Alex Dupre in The CW’s drama television series One Tree Hill, in which she appeared in 38 episodes from 2009 to 2012. Her outstanding performance in the popular series earned her a lot of stardom in the industry, and she started getting more big projects.

Apart from having success in acting, she also gained recognition in the music scene after releasing the single “Why Ya Wanna,” which reached number 3 on the charts and received a Gold certification.

Jana Kramer Biography

Name	Jana Kramer
Net Worth	$2 Million
Age	40 years old
Annual Salary	$500,000
Profession	Actor, Singer
Gender	Female
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius

Early Life

Jana Rae Kramer was (born on December 2, 1983), in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She is the youngest daughter of Martin and Nora and has German, Croatian, Irish, and Slovak ancestry. Kramer has one older brother, Steve Kramer, a police officer at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

While growing up in Rochester Hills, Michigan, she attended Rochester Adams High School. She can speak English and German languages. While in school, she was actively involved in sports and did figure skating. Kramer has been interested in making people laugh and entertaining them since childhood.

Acting Career

Jena Kramer started her professional acting career in the early 2000s. She debuted with the 2002 horror film Dead / Undead, in which she played the role of Alice St. James. The next year, Kramer made her television debut in the ABC soap opera All My Children. Still, her role has yet to be discovered.

Kramer then continued appearing in guest-starring and co-starring roles in movies and TV series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Private Practice, CSI: NY, Grey’s Anatomy, and HBO series Entourage. 

In 2007, Kramer was selected for the recurring role of Noelle Davenport on the NBC sports drama TV series entitled Friday Night Lights. The following year, the actress became a cast member in The CW teen drama series 90210, the reboot of the 1990s teen series Beverly Hills 90210. 

The biggest breakthrough moment of her career came in June 2009 when it was announced that Kramer would appear in the seventh season of the CW drama television series entitled One Tree Hill. In this series, Kramer played the role of Alex Dupre and earned a lot of appreciation for her outstanding performance.

Furthermore, Kramer made her appearances in numerous films and television projects, including Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis, Click, Boxboarders!, Prom Night, The Poker Club, Laid to Rest, Spring Breakdown, Heart of the Country, Approaching Midnight, Support the Girls, and many more. Jana Kramer also appeared on popular reality shows such as Dance Moms and Dancing with the Stars.

Music Career

In 2012, actress Kramer decided to begin her professional country music career and achieved a lot of success. She dropped her debut single, “Why Ya Wanna,” on January 16, 2012. The single quickly became successful, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and #52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Shortly after her second single, Whiskey, from the album was released.

Kramer finally came up with the release of her self-titled debut studio album Jana Kramer under Elektra Nashville Records. The album was released on June 5, 2012. It became a commercial success by selling more than 185,000 copies in the United States alone. It reached number 19 on the Billboard 200. She won the Top New Female Artist prize at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Kramer has been working in the entertainment industry since 2002. She has received several award nominations and accolades, including the American Country Awards, CMT Music Awards, ACM Awards, and American Country Countdown Awards. 

Jana Kramer Podcast

Jana Kramer hosts the advice podcast Whine Down with Jana Kramer, which has been running since 2018. The podcast is available on Spotify, Deezer, and iHeartRadio.

In the podcast, Kramer shares her experiences and advice from her life, which includes acting, singing, divorce, and motherhood. The podcast aims to help listeners relax and unwind at the end of the day.

Personal Life

Regarding Jana Kramer’s relationship, she married an actor and writer, Michael Gambino. Their wedding ceremony was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2004, but they separated shortly after.

Then, in June 2007, Kramer began dating actor Johnathon Schaech, a 14-year senior. On December 22, 2009, the two got engaged, and in the following year, they tied the knot in Glen Arbor, Michigan, on July 4, 2010. The relationship didn’t last long, and they filed for divorce in the next month of their marriage.

After that, Kramer and country musician Brantley Gilbert started dating in September 2012. The two first met at the 2012 CMT Music Awards. On Brantley’s 28th birthday, the couple got engaged, and in August 2013, it was announced that they split.

In August 2014, Jana Kramer met Mike Caussin through social media, and they started dating shortly after. On May 22, 2015, the duo got married. Mike and Jana welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jolie Rae Caussin, on January 31, 2016. After two years of break, Jana gave birth to a son named Jace Joseph Caussin, born on November 29, 2018. After 6 years of relationship, Kramer finally filed for divorce in April 2021, and the divorce was completed in July 2021.

In January 2022, Jana Kramer came to the spotlight when she shared a picture of her relationship with fitness trainer Ian Schinelli on her Instagram. However, in April 2022, she announced on Access Hollywood that she and Ian had broken up.

Jana Kramer Net Worth

Jana Kramer is a multi-talented American actress, country music singer, writer, and dancer. Her net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, thanks to her successful career in the entertainment industry. Kramer has made a name for herself in both the acting and music industries, selling thousands of copies of her self-titled debut studio album and accumulating over 35 million views on YouTube for her first single.

Kramer’s primary sources of income are her acting and singing careers. She gained widespread recognition as a cast member of the popular TV series One Tree Hill, earning a substantial salary from 2009 to 2012. In addition to her acting work, Kramer has done endorsement and commercial work for various brands, including Nationwide Insurance in 2013 and Pure Silk shave cream for legs in 2015.

Jana Kramer’s annual income is estimated at around $500k. With her talent and hard work, she has become one of the top rising stars in the entertainment industry, and her success will continue in the years to come.

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