Matt Hammitt

Matt Hammitt
Hammitt in 2008
Background information
Birth name	Matthew Daniel Hammitt[1]
Born	(1979-10-19) October 19, 1979 (age 45) Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1996–present
Labels	FCM
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.

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

• In Christ Alone: Modern Hymns of Worship with Bethany Dillon (2008) Sparrow[6]
• Empty (Disciples) - Dan Haseltine/ Matt Hammitt [7]

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

Year	Album details	Peak 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]
2017	Matt Hammitt[13] Release date: November 17, 2017 Label: Full Circle Music Format: CD, digital download	—	—
2020	Treetop[14] Release date: September 25, 2020	—	—

EPs

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

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions		Album
		US Christian	US Christ Airplay
2011	"All of Me"	11	11	Every Falling Tear
2017	"Tears"	40[15]	31	Matt Hammitt
2019	"Whole Heart"[16] (featuring Bowen Hammitt)	—	—	non-album single

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". 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. Billboard (January 27, 2012). "Matt Hammitt Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
13. Tremaine, Chase (November 16, 2017). "Matt Hammitt". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
14. "Treetop by Matt Hammitt". Retrieved October 15, 2020.
15. "Matt Hammitt Chart History - Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
16. "Matt Hammitt - JesusFreakHideout Artist Profile". JesusFreakHideout. Retrieved August 30, 2019.

External links

• Official website