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Sanctus Real

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About Sanctus Real

Award-winning Christian rock band Sanctus Real!

List of Sanctus Real's featurings

TobyMac, Switchfoot & Kevin Max

Sanctus Real members' ages

Sanctus Real members are currently 43, 42, 41 & 45 years old.

Sanctus Real's country of origin

Sanctus Real is from United States.

Sanctus Real members' real names

Sanctus Real members' real names are Chris Rohman, Mark Graalman, Matt Hammitt & Pete Prevost.

The Success Story of Sanctus Real

History

Sanctus Real is an American Christian rock music band from Toledo, Ohio that was formed in 1996. The band consists of lead vocalist Matt Hammitt, guitarist Chris Rohman, drummer Mark Graalman, and bassist Pete Prevost. Since their formation, they have released eight studio albums and have achieved mainstream success through their impeccable songwriting and strong faith.

Success

The band has enjoyed a long list of successes throughout the 2000s. Their single “Lead Me” was awarded Song of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards in 2008. In 2009, their single “Forgiven” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. Additionally, the band won six awards at the 2010 GMA Dove Awards.

Collaborations

Sanctus Real has collaborated with some of Christian music's most celebrated artists, including TobyMac, Switchfoot, and Kevin Max. They released their first collaboration with TobyMac in 2010 with the single “Shine On.” Their collaboration with Switchfoot, “You Are a Mystery” was featured on their album Pieces of a Real Heart in 2011. In 2013, they collaborated with Kevin Max on the single “Promises.”

Discography

Sanctus Real has released eight studio albums since their formation in 1996. Their most recent album, Changed (2018), marked a new era for the band as it was their first release since Matt Hammitt's departure from the group in 2015. The album featured guitarists Chris Rohman and Pete Prevost as well as drummer Mark Graalman.