When Matt Hammitt left Sanctus Real in 2015, the singer/composer underwent radical changes. Abandoning the band's crunchy alt-rock, he refocused his talents on tender CCM that pairs shimmering piano melodies with unflinching introspection. And another thing: Hammitt isn't afraid to explore human struggle; his debut, Every Falling Tear, addresses the medical complications surrounding the birth of his son, Bowen. Ultimately, though, it's joy that prevails, a quality that runs throughout not just his own work but also the long list of songs he's co-penned for the likes of for KING & COUNTRY, Francesca Battistelli, and Hawk Nelson.