Jana Kramer, Michael Caussin engaged

NASHVILLE, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Jana Kramer and Michael Caussin are engaged.

The 31-year-old actress and 27-year-old football player got engaged on Kramer's birthday Tuesday. The couple have been together since August, and announced their engagement in a statement Wednesday.

"It was a beautiful surprise," Kramer said. "He was the perfect gentleman. Nervous, on one knee, and surrounded by some of the people that love us the most."

My beautiful @kramergirl and I last night at the BMI Awards. Had to wear one of my @EleveeLifestyle suits @eleveejen pic.twitter.com/PEGfTTSR0N

— Michael Caussin (@MCAUSSIN80) November 5, 2014

Kramer was previously married to Michael Gambino in 2004, and Johnathon Schaech from 2010 to 2011. The actress-turned-singer and Brantley Gilbert got engaged in January 2013, but broke up in August 2013.

Kramer is best known for portraying Alex Dupre on The CW series One Tree Hill. She has since pursued a career in music, and released her first album, Jana Kramer, in 2012. Caussin is an NFL free agent who has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins.