Matt Hammitt

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Matt Hammitt
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Hammitt in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Daniel Hammitt [1]
Born (1979-10-19) October 19, 1979 (age 44)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Genres Contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1996–present
LabelsFCM
Website matthammitt.com

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 Sparrow Records, 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. [2] He has since released one solo album, Every Falling Tear.

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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 SESAC and ASCAP for radio chart performance. He has also co-written songs for other artists, including for King & Country, Francesca Battistelli, Jamie Grace, Newsong, Hawk Nelson, 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. [3] [ non-primary source needed ]

In July 2016, Hammitt partnered with Seth Mosley's Full Circle Music Company (FCM Records). [4] 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). [5] The album was released in September 2011, carrying the theme of trusting God in the darkest seasons of life.

Compilations

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 Jason Ingram. [8] [ non-primary source needed ]

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. [9] [ non-primary source needed ]

Personal life

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

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ. 		US
Heat
2011 Every Falling Tear [10] [11]
  • Release date: September 13, 2011
  • Label: Sparrow
  • Format: CD, digital download
26
[12] 		29
[12]
2017Matt Hammitt [13]
  • Release date: November 17, 2017
  • Label: Full Circle Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
——
2020Treetop [14]
  • Release date: September 25, 2020
——

EPs

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christian 		US
Christ
Airplay
2011"All of Me"1111Every Falling Tear
2017"Tears"40 [15] 31Matt Hammitt
2019"Whole Heart" [16]
(featuring Bowen Hammitt)		——non-album single

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References

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  2. ↑ "The Best of the Lead Me Lifecast". MATT HAMMITT. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
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  4. ↑ Hammitt, Matt (2017). "Matt Hammitt Signs with FCM Records". newreleasetoday.com.
  5. ↑ McDonald, Madeline (2010). "Story Behind The Album". youtube.com.
  6. ↑ Matt Hammitt and Bethany Dillon (March 11, 2008). "In Christ Alone: Modern Hymns Of Worship". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  7. ↑ McDonald, Madeline (2011). ""Empty" Compilation". youtube.com.
  8. ↑ McDonald, Madeline (2012). Hard Copy "I Couldn't Love You More". Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN   978-1414367392.
  9. ↑ Hammitt, Matt. "Lead Me Lifecast". matthammittmusic.com.
  10. ↑ "Every Falling Tear". AllMusic . September 13, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  11. ↑ Wallace, Jerold (September 13, 2011). "Every Falling Tear". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  12. 1 2 Billboard (January 27, 2012). "Matt Hammitt Album & Song Chart History". Billboard . Retrieved January 27, 2012.
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  14. ↑ "Treetop by Matt Hammitt" . Retrieved October 15, 2020.
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