Matt Hammitt

Matt Hammitt
Birth name Matthew Daniel Hammitt[1]
Born (1979-10-19) October 19, 1979
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Genres Contemporary Christian
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1996–present
Labels FCM
Associated acts Sanctus Real
Website matthammittmusic.com

Matt Hammitt (born October 19, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, speaker and author. He was the lead singer for Sanctus Real and is currently pursuing a solo artist career. The band Sanctus Real has released seven studio albums with Sparrow Records, toured internationally and released 14 top five and number one singles to Christian radio, earning them a household name amongst Christian music fans worldwide. 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.

On July 1, 2015, Hammitt announced that he was leaving Sanctus Real, effective December 2015.[2]

Hammitt's passion for family is what ultimately led him to leave Sanctus Real in 2015. 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. 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]

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.

Music history

Albums

In September 2010, Hammitt's wife, gave birth to their third child, Bowen 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]

Podcast

The Lead Me Lifecast is a podcast produced and hosted by Hammitt.[9]

Personal life

Hammitt has a passion for family life. He married in mid-2001. They have four children.

Discography

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christian		 US
Heat
2011 Every Falling Tear[10][11]

  • Released: September 13, 2011
  • Label: Sparrow
    •
  • Format: CD, digital download
 26[12] 29[12]

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
Christian
2017 "Tears" 40 non-album track

References

  1. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout. "Matt Hammitt biography". Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  2. ↑ "The Best of the Lead Me Lifecast". MATT HAMMITT. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ Hammitt, Matt (2017). "Matt Hammitt Tears". daily.plaympe.com.
  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"". amazon.com.
  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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