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Sanctus Real in 2008 Background information Origin, U.S. Genres,,, Years active 1996–present Labels, Website Members • Chris Rohman • Mark Graalman • Tyler Mattiello • Seth Huff • Dustin Lolli Past members • • Pete Prevost • Dan Gartley • Steve Goodrum • Matt Kollar • Mike Gee • Jake Rye Sanctus Real is an American band formed in, in 1996. The group is composed of Chris Rohman (lead guitar), Mark Graalman (), Seth Huff (guitar, keys), and Dustin Lolli (lead vocals). The band is best known for their number one singles 'Lead Me', ', 'Whatever You're Doing', ', ', ', ', and '.

Since 2002, they have released five albums through the label. On July 1, 2015, lead singer and co-founder,, announced that he was leaving the band, effective the end of 2015. Sanctus Real formed in 1996, and the band released three independent albums over five years. After signing with Sparrow Records in 2002, the group released their major label debut,, at the end of the year.

In June 2004 it was followed by, which garnered a win in 2005, and two singles that charted at number 1 on Christian radio, according to magazine. The band's third album,, was released in April 2006.

Listen to songs and albums by Sanctus Real, including 'Lead Me,' 'Forgiven,' 'On Fire,' and many more. Free with Apple Music. SANCTUS REAL. Touring to shine God's light of love on the needs of the poor 'This is love. We will change the world with the power and dignity of the Gospel! Free with Apple Music subscription. Listen to songs from the album Safe in My Father's Arms. Sanctus Real. Christian & Gospel; Jun 16, 2017.

The single ' received a GMA Dove Award nomination in 2007. Their fourth album, (2008), was recorded in late 2007 and released in February. It received a nomination and spawned the single '. Sanctus Real released their fifth studio album in March 2010, titled also receiving a Grammy nomination with Christian Billboard chart topping hits 'Lead Me' and '. The band's music incorporates a modern style, and has evolved from to a more melodic and guitar-driven sound.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • History [ ] In 1996, lead singer and guitarist Matt Hammitt met guitarist Chris Rohman while they were tenth graders attending in. They led youth worship at their school and church, and began writing their own music that year. Drummer Mark Graalman and bassist Matt Kollar soon joined, forming the band's original line-up. The group performed their first concert for several friends in the back of a warehouse in December 1996.

They released a six-track demo tape in August 1997, and a five-track EP titled All This Talk of Aliens in January 1998. Sanctus Real's full-length studio album Message for the Masses was released on June 18, 1999, and shortly afterward, bassist Matt Kollar was replaced by Steve Goodrum. Following Message for the Masses, which was recorded in a garage, the band made plans to record tracks at a major studio. To earn money for the endeavor, Hammitt and Goodrum took jobs for a few months, which were difficult and described by Hammitt as 'the most dreadful [jobs] ever'. Picture It 7.0 Chip. They recorded three songs with producer in Memphis, Tennessee, and after winning a local radio contest, decided to record an entire album with Mills. It was completed in 2000 under the title, and the band attended 2001's Gospel Music Week in Nashville to distribute copies of the project. From 1996 to 2001, Sanctus Real toured areas of the United States, and also sent demos to several Christian and mainstream record labels.