Jana Kramer Biography 2025 Latest News, Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

Jana Rae Kramer born December 2, 1983 is an American country singer and actress, best known for her portrayal of Alex Dupre on the TV series One Tree Hill. Kramer launched her music career in 2012, releasing two albums: Jana Kramer (2012) and Thirty One (2015). Her music has produced seven charted singles on Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay, including the top 10 hits “Why Ya Wanna” and “I Got the Boy.” She also competed in season 23 of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in fourth place. In 2002, Jana Kramer made her acting debut in the low-budget independent horror film Dead/Undead. The following year, she guest-starred on All My Children, marking her television debut. Kramer went on to appear in several TV shows, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and CSI: NY.

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She also took on small supporting roles in films such as Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis, Click, Prom Night, Heart of the Country, Country Crush, and Spring Breakdown. In 2007, Kramer had a recurring role on the NBC sports drama Friday Night Lights, portraying Noelle Davenport in the second season. The following year, she appeared on 90210, the CW’s reboot of the classic teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210. Kramer played Portia Ranson, a high school student, in the second episode of the first season, “The Jet Set,” and remained in the role for six episodes, with her final appearance in “The Party’s Over,” which aired on May 5, 2009. In 2009, Kramer also appeared on HBO’s Entourage, playing a sorority girl who seduces the character Turtle (Jerry Ferrara), appearing in four episodes.

Jana Kramer Biography Details

Born
Jana Rae Kramer

December 2, 1983 (age 40)

Rochester Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active 2002–present
Spouses
  • Michael Gambino
    (m. 2004; div. 2004)
  • Johnathon Schaech
    (m. 2010; div. 2011)
  • Mike Caussin
    (m. 2015; div. 2021)
  • Allan Russell

    (m. 2025)

Children 3
Website www.janakramer.com

Jana Kramer Early Life

Born in Rochester Hills, Michigan, to Nora and Martin Kramer, she has German ancestry. She has an older brother, Steve, a sergeant with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, and speaks some German. After her parents divorced, Kramer lived in Dearborn for a time. She graduated from Rochester Adams High School in 2002 and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Eventually, she relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, to focus on her music career.

Career Timeline

Career Milestone Date
Acting Debut in Dead/Undead 2002
Television Debut on All My Children 2003
One Tree Hill Role as Alex Dupre 2009
Signed with Elektra Records February 2011
Debut Album Release: Jana Kramer June 2012
Dancing with the Stars Season 23 2016
Executive Producer for Gaslit by My Husband 2025

Acting Career

Role Television/Film
Noelle Davenport Friday Night Lights
Portia Ranson 90210
Alex Dupre One Tree Hill
Faith Carraday Heart of the Country
Katherine Country Crush

Music Career

Song Title Chart Position
“Why Ya Wanna” #3 on Hot Country Songs
“I Got the Boy” Top 10 on Country Airplay
“Whiskey” #99 on Billboard Hot 100
“I Won’t Give Up” #75 on Billboard Hot 100

Personal Life

Event Date
First Marriage to Michael Gambino 2004
Engagement to Johnathon Schaech 2009
Marriage to Mike Caussin May 22, 2015
Divorce from Mike Caussin July 22, 2021
Engagement to Allan Russell May 25, 2023
Birth of Second Son with Allan Russell November 13, 2023

Family Life

Family Member Relationship
Steve Kramer Brother
Nora Kramer Mother
Martin Kramer Father
Mike Caussin Ex-Husband
Allan Russell Current Husband

Television Appearances

Year Title Role
2006 CSI: NY Paige Rowand
2007-2008 Friday Night Lights Noelle Davenport
2008-2009 90210 Portia Ranson
2009 Entourage Brooke Manning
2009-2012 One Tree Hill Alex Dupre

Filmography

Year Title Role
2002 Dead/Undead Alice St. James
2005 Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Katie Williams
2008 Prom Night April
2013 Heart of the Country Faith Carraday
2018 Support the Girls Shaina

Dancing with the Stars Performance

Week Dance Type Music Score
1 Viennese Waltz “Dangerous Woman” — Ariana Grande 27
2 Tango “I Don’t Want to Be” — Gavin DeGraw 29
3 Jive “Too Many Fish in the Sea” — Bette Midler 26
6 Argentine Tango “Hands to Myself” — Selena Gomez 40
9 Waltz “She Used to Be Mine” — Sara Bareilles 40

Dancing with the Stars Highlights

Achievement Date
Reached Finals of Season 23 2016
Finished 4th Place 2016

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Result
2012 American Country Awards New Artist of the Year Nominated
2013 ACM Awards Top New Female Artist Won
2016 ACM Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated

Music Career Highlights

Year Album Song
2012 Jana Kramer “Why Ya Wanna”
2015 Thirty One “I Got the Boy”
2012 Jana Kramer “Whiskey”

Promotions and Partnerships

Campaign Role
Nationwide Insurance Featured in TV Ads (2013-2014)
Blake Shelton’s Tour Opening Act (2013)

Music Video Releases

Song Title Release Date
“Why Ya Wanna” February 2012
“Whiskey” April 2012

Television Movies and Roles

Year Title Role
2017 Love at First Bark Julia
2018 Christmas in Mississippi Holly Logan
2021 The Holiday Fix Up Sam (Executive Producer)
2022 Steppin’ Into The Holiday Rae (Executive Producer)

Television Films and Appearances

Year Film Title Role
2021 Soccer Mom Madam Anna
2023 A Cowboy Christmas Romance Lexie Crenshaw
2025 Gaslit by My Husband Morgan Metzer (Executive Producer)

Key Collaborations

Collaborator Project Role
Gleb Savchenko Dancing with the Stars Partner
Scott Hendricks Jana Kramer Album Producer

Music Collaborations

Year Collaborator Song
2012 “Why Ya Wanna”
2015 “I Got the Boy”

Social Media and Public Image

Platform Followers Content Focus
Instagram 2.5M+ Personal Life, Career Updates
Twitter 1M+ Music Promotions, Personal Thoughts
Facebook 1.8M+ Fan Engagement, Music

Media Appearances

Year Title Role
2013 Dance Moms Herself
2016 Dancing with the Stars Contestant

Future Plans and Projects

Project Date Role
Gaslit by My Husband 2025 Executive Producer and Lead Role
Dancing with the Stars 2025 Royal Knight (Contestant)

Upcoming Projects

Year Title Role
2025 The Masked Singer Royal Knight (Contestant)

Jana Kramer Net Worth

Jana Kramer is an actress and country singer who has a net worth of $3 million.

Jana Kramer Summary

Jana Kramer career has been diverse, with significant achievements both as an actress and a country music singer. She gained recognition on One Tree Hill before pursuing a successful music career with chart-topping hits. Kramer’s personal life has also been under public scrutiny, yet she continues to thrive both professionally and personally. As an actress, she has made several appearances in TV films, while her music and dance performances have kept her in the spotlight. With ongoing projects and a successful run on Dancing with the Stars, Kramer remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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