The Grand Ole Opry brings country music legends like Bill Anderson and Jimmy Dickens, today’s superstars like Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton, and up-and-coming artists together on one stage creating unforgettable shows every week. Into The Circle introduces the newest Opry performers as they make their Grand Ole Opry debut and step into the circle for the first time.
It didn’t take long for this hot new artist to make her way to Music City after leaving the popular TV series One Tree Hill, and just last week she found herself on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Jana Kramer, the singer/songwriter/actress (and much more) who is gearing up to release her debut album on June 5, took her first two tunes to the circle last weekend (Friday, April 13) to make her Opry debut. What was it like? Just check her twitter stream (@kramergirl).
If you asked Jana to describe her life right in this moment, she would say “dreams do come true.” They did again Friday night for Jana while standing on the circle where many of her hero’s and influences have stood – but those dreams started back in Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up.
While she may be best known as Alex Dupre on the hit television series One Tree Hill, Jana is making a name for herself in the country music industry. She’s no stranger to the genre, either. In fact, one of her favorite memories was listening to Patsy Cline while baking cookies with her grandmother. And it’s moments like these that are one of the many reasons why Jana wants to share her music with others.
“Country music is in my blood. I love country music because it tells a story and I have a lot of stories to tell,” Jana says.
Check back in June when she releases her self-titled debut album, most likely filled with stories she’s wanted to tell and lyrics she’s wanted to share.
But first – enter to win!
Here’s Jana’s latest single, “Why Ya Wanna.”
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