Chanel Haynes

Chanel Haynes
Haynes performing alongside Trin-i-tee 5:7 in 2009
Born (1978-12-31) December 31, 1978 (age 45)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Other namesChanel, Chanel Haynes-Schwartz
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels
Formerly ofTrin-i-tee 5:7

Chanelle "Chanel" Haynes (born December 31, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the gospel girl group Trin-i-tee 5:7, one of the most successful contemporary gospel acts of their era.[1]

After the group disbanded, Haynes released her debut solo album, Trin-i-tee 5:7 According to Chanel (2014), which debuted at number twenty-five on the Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart. Following the release of her solo album, Haynes pursued an acting career. In 2021, Haynes portrayed Tina Turner in the West End theatre production of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.[2]

  1. ^ Trin-i-tee 5:7 | Biography & History. All Music Guide. Retrieved on August 23, 2018
  2. ^ Chanel Haynes Theatre Credits. About the Artists. Retrieved on November 4, 2023