National/International recording artist Regina Schantel Thomas known as (Schantel) was born in Lawton Oklahoma on November 17 1973. Since the age of three years old she has been singing and writing poetry that captivated many hearts Schantel’s heartfelt roots of gospel music is how she conveys the chapters of her life opened for all to read. Schantel’s songwriting is real and it comes from her heart that many can relate to. Adding her unique voice to the lineage of great gospel artists, Schantel brings to the table music that touches on the human spirit without pretense and with much emotional power. Capturing the passion of what it means to love God, her songs are mirrors into which we each can look and see ourselves, and know that through Jesus Christ we are more than conquerors. Schantel’s song- writing masterfully uplifts many hearts. “Music is my passion, my calling. God has chosen me to minister unto His people,” Schantel says, and her intense emotional life can be heard in each of her songs as she shares her testimony. Schantel shares the hurt and then the happiness, the strength, the struggles, the peace and God’s unconditional love, favor and his grace. Schantel has sung in her local choirs starting from her youth continuing on as an adult. She sung in local groups ministering throughout her community and has shared the stage with such gospel artists like John. P. Kee in Wichita Falls Texas. and Hezekiah Walker in Hanau Germany. She has won first place in talent shows in Fort Hood Texas, and recently appeared in concert at venues and festivals such as at the first annual “Stone soul family affair 2008 hosted by Monica Reid of 103.1 KISS -FM. Schantel not only vocally glorify God through her music ministry, she is no stranger to take the stage in acting. Schantel had the opportunity to be one of the opening acts for “Somewhat saved gospel comedy show 2008 in Killeen Texas, with comedians Minister D’Lo and Sister Betty .. Now ready to embark and embrace her destiny with her latest endeavor, Schantel is currently ministering at events, and ready to release her first debut single and debut CD in 2009 Giving thanks unto God, which without doubt has truly made room for her calling to flourish.