Matt Hammitt's Last Single & Album with Sanctus Real

By Timothy Yap Aug 23, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

Lead singer of Sanctus Real, Matt Hammitt is leaving the group. After 20 years together, Hammitt will be leaving the group this December. The band has announced their "Farewell To A Friend" tour this fall, which will be Hammitt's final tour with the band.

However, Sparrow Records will release a "Greatest Hits" project from Sanctus Real on October 9. The compilation will feature the band's top hits over their 20 year career. It will feature several hit radio singles and fan favorites from over the years. The project will also feature Matt's final recording with the band; a new single titled "Longer Than A Lifetime" going to radio in late August. The band will be supporting this release with a "Farewell To A Friend" tour this fall!

With 18 years of amazing success that includes 7 studio projects, eight No. 1 radio singles, over 1 million single sales, 800,000 career album sales, two GRAMMY nominations, and critical acclaim from all corners of the Christian music scene, Matt Hammitt, lead singer of Sanctus Real, will say farewell to spend more time at home and transition to other ministry opportunities with his family.

TRACK LISTING

01. Forgiven

02. Promises

03. Lead Me

04. Longer Than A Lifetime

05. I'm Not Alright

06. Lay It Down

07. Pray

08. Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly)

09. On Fire

10. The Face Of Love

11. The Redeemer