Matt Hammitt (born October 19, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, speaker and author. He was the lead singer for Sanctus Real, which has released seven studio albums with

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, toured internationally and released 14 top five and number one singles to Christian radio. Hammitt left Sanctus Real effective December 2015 to spend more time with his family. He also pursued a solo career. He has since released one solo album, ''Every Falling Tear''.

Career

Hammitt has been the recipient of three Dove Awards, has been nominated for two Grammys for his work with Sanctus Real, and has received multiple awards from

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for radio chart performance. He has also co-written songs for other artists, including for King & Country, Francesca Battistelli,

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, Moriah Peters, Jason Gray, Citizen Way and Love and the Outcome. Hammitt is also currently a partner with FamilyLife Ministries out of Little Rock, Arkansas, as a speaker for their "Weekend to Remember" marriage retreats. In July 2016, Hammitt partnered with Seth Mosley's Full Circle Music Company (FCM Records). Hammitt was first signed as a writer for FCM songs, followed by an album deal with FCM Records. His second solo album will be his debut for FCM and was to be released in early 2017.

Solo album: ''Every Falling Tear''

In September 2010, Hammitt's wife gave birth to their third child, Bowen, who had a life-threatening heart defect. Leading up to Bowen's birth, Hammitt wrote his first solo album, ''Every Falling Tear'' (Sparrow Records). The album was released in September 2011, carrying the theme of trusting God in the darkest seasons of life.

Compilations

* '' In Christ Alone: Modern Hymns of Worship'' with

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(2008) Sparrow * ''Empty (Disciples)'' - Dan Haseltine/ Matt Hammitt

Children's book

In March 2012, Tyndale House Publishers released a hardcover children's book, ''I Couldn't Love You More'', which is based on a song from Hammitt's album ''Every Falling Tear'' and co-written by

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Podcast

After leaving Sanctus Real, he and his wife launched a podcast called ''The Lead Me Lifecast'', along with "LEAD ME LIVE" conferences and concert events. The events focused on building men, marriages and family. ''The Lead Me Lifecast'' is a podcast produced and hosted by Hammitt.

Personal life

Hammitt married Sarah Schooler in mid-2001. They have four children: Emerson Mae Hammitt, Claire Hammitt, Bowen Hammitt, and Lewis Hammitt.

Discography

Albums

EPs

*''Living Room Sessions (Acoustic) - EP'' (January 25, 2019, Full Circle Music)

Singles

References

External links

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