Jana Kramer confirmed that both her seven-year-old daughter, Jolie, and four-year-old son, Jace, are safe after the tragic Nashville school shooting that took place Monday morning.
The 39-year-old country singer, who currently resides in Nashville, opened up to People on the red carpet while attending the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Hollywood with her boyfriend, Allan Russell.
‘People say, ‘Who are you using?’ I’m like, ‘I don’t care. I want to go hug my kids right now,’ the One Tree Hill actress admitted to the entertainment outlet.
The star shares her two children with her ex-husband, Mike Caussin, whom she was married to from 2015 until their divorce was finalized in 2021.
Kramer explained, “Her dad picked them up at school and they’re good.” He later expressed that ‘a father should never be afraid of dropping his son off at school and not knowing if he’s going to be picked up.’
Positive update: Jana Kramer confirmed that both her seven-year-old daughter, Jolie, and four-year-old son, Jace, are safe after the tragic Nashville school shooting that took place Monday morning.
Safe: ‘People say, ‘Who are you using?’ I’m like, ‘I don’t care. I want to go hug my kids right now,’ the One Tree Hill actress admitted to People at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday in Hollywood.
Early Monday morning, a tragic shooting occurred at The Covenant School, located just south of Nashville, resulting in six deaths, including three children, all nine years old: Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, according to the Associated Press.
The shooter, who was identified as 28-year-old Audrey Halle, was killed by police at the scene and is reportedly believed to be a former student at the private Christian school.
Hale also fatally shot three adults, including the school’s principal, Katherine Koonce, 60, substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61, and janitor Mike Hill, 61.
The shooter had previously drawn a detailed map of the school containing different entrance locations.
Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake stated, “We have a manifesto, we have some writing that we’re reviewing that pertains to this date, the actual incident.” We have a drawn map of how all this was going to happen.
He then later said in an interview with NBC News that investigators believe the shooter had “some resentment about having to go to that school.”
Jana commented further on the incident with People, simply saying, ‘It’s just not right. I am a big believer in prayer. I’m a big believer in all of those things. We need Jesus, yes, but we also need action.’
The country singer later revealed to the publication that she has close ties to The Covenant School.
Heartbroken: She also jumped on her Instagram stories to update her fans and followers on Monday about the safety of her children.
Back home: She also shared another post that featured a picture of her kids FaceTiming with them, writing, “It wasn’t their school.”
Maternity: The star shares her two children with her ex-husband, Mike Caussin, with whom she was married from 2015 until their divorce was finalized in 2021.
“I know a teacher who was there, and then we have some friends who have children, but they are safe, who went there,” he explained.
Additionally, she jumped on her Instagram stories to update her fans and followers on Monday about the safety of her children.
In the first post, he added a series of heartbroken emojis and wrote: ‘Jolie and Jace are doing well… My heart is absolutely broken for the kids and families right now… Why? Because. Because. I’ll just never understand. Pray please.’
She also shared another post that featured a photo of her children while she was doing Face Time with them. It wasn’t her school. However, I know someone who works there and we have friends who have children there…it all feels too close to home. I just don’t understand. We need prayers and then action.
‘We shouldn’t be afraid to drop our kids off at school and fear they won’t come home… We just want to squeeze them out as soon as possible. the first flight tomorrow I am now,’ she added excitedly.
Jana isn’t the only celeb to have commented on the shooting, as Josh Brolin criticized America for “failing to protect” children on Instagram.
The actress and singer was on the West Coast for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Hollywood on Monday and made her red carpet debut with her boyfriend, Allan Russell, at the event.
Red carpet look: She wowed in a stunning cutout dress that perfectly showed off her toned frame while attending the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Hollywood on Monday with Allan Russell
Happy: Soon after, the mom-of-two went Instagram official with Allan by uploading an adorable photo of the two flashing happy smiles and hugging
She wowed in a stunning cutout dress that perfectly showcased her toned frame. Her top was made of a shimmering blue fabric, while her skirt was made of a sheer, shimmering golden material.
A slit on the left side added an edgy touch to the look, while the hem of the dress gathered past her feet to fall to the floor.
The actress flashed a smile as she posed for a variety of solo photos and snapshots with her boyfriend. Earlier this year, in January, she had hinted that she had a new man in her life by her side. Wine Down Podcast.
Without revealing his name at the time, she revealed that he was from England, according to us weekly. ‘I don’t know if this is my forever person… But, like, I’m not going to push love away just because I’ve been hurt before. I’m going to hug him.
‘I’m going to have fun. And if it doesn’t work out, well, you know what, I’m going to learn a lot of lessons. And I had a lot of fun along the way.
He then added, “We’re trying not to go more than three weeks without seeing each other… It feels really good, and I don’t want to push it too hard and I just want to enjoy it.” ‘
Soon after, the mom-of-two went Instagram official with Allan by uploading an adorable photo of the two flashing happy smiles and hugging each other.