Forrest Frank

Forrest Frank (born April 8, 1995) is an American Christian pop singer, songwriter, and producer from Fulshear, Texas. He is one half of the music duo Surfaces and has a successful solo career. He is signed to River House Records, Warner Music Group, and 10K Projects. His 2024 studio album ''Child of God'' sold 22,000 copies within the first week, and held the top position on the ''Billboard'' Top Christian Albums chart for 35 non-consecutive weeks.

In 2025, Frank achieved notable success with his song "Your Way's Better", going to the top of the Hot Christian Songs chart and entering the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It peaked at No. 61. The concurrent album, ''Child of God II'', was No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart and also No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' 200.

Career

''Warm'' and ''Effortless'' (2018–2020)

Frank released his debut studio album, ''Warm'', on July 1, 2018, through Houseboat records. It was followed by ''Effortless'', released on July 24, 2020, on River House Records. Both releases were under the stage name "Forrest.", before he started to use "Forrest Frank" in 2023.

''Nostalgia Pack'', ''California Cowboy'', ''New Hymns'', and ''A Merry Lofi Christmas'' (2021–2023)

Forrest Frank was named ''Billboard's'' No. 1 new Christian artist of 2023. He released his third album, ''Nostalgia Pack'', on May 26, 2023, which is a collection of old songs, ideas, and demos from "a different time". It was followed by ''California Cowboy'', released a month later on June 16, 2023. He had worked on the album since 2021. He said of the album, "romstart to finish, alifornia Cowboytells a complete tale." ''New Hymns'' was released on October 30, 2023 and included twelve songs which blend together pop music with traditional hymns. ''A Merry Lofi Christmas'', a holiday themed album, was released on November 10, 2023. It includes classic Christmas songs reimagined as lo-fi and hiphop.

His song "No Longer Bound" was No. 44 on ''Billboards Hot Christian Songs year-end chart of 2023. ''Billboard'' considered him to be the 50th best charting Christian Artist of 2023.

''Child of God'' (2024)

On April 12, 2024, Forrest Frank released the ''God Is Good'' EP, in association with Caleb Gordon. It was succeeded on April 26, 2024, by the ''All the Time'' EP, released with nobigdyl. On June 11, 2024, he announced his first solo tour, called the Child of God Tour. The tour visited 17 US cities, with openers Josiah Queen, Antoine Bradford, and nobigdyl. On July 26, 2024, he released his album ''Child of God''. The album debuted at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Top Christian Albums and remained there for several months, making it the highest Christian album debut of the year. On October 25, 2024, he announced plans for a deluxe version of ''Child of God'' including seven bonus tracks. The album came out on November 1. On November 15, he released a Christmas-themed single, " The Present".

On December 2, 2024, Frank announced that the Child of God Part II tour for 2025. On the tour, he will be supported by Elevation Rhythm.

''Child of God II'' (2025–present)

At the 2025 ''NewReleaseToday'' We Love Awards, Frank led with the most nominations, seven. He won the award for Rap/Urban Song of the Year with "God Is Good".

On January 24, 2025, he released his first single of the year, titled " Drop!". It was followed on February 7 by "Sunrise", and on February 28 by " Nothing Else". On April 4, 2025, he was featured on a rendition of tobyMac's " Heaven On My Mind". On April 11, he released the song " No L's", " Celebration" was next on April 18, and "Amen" on April 25. On April 25, 2025, the album ''Child of God II'' was announced and it was released on May 9, 2025.

Musical style and influence

Frank is primarily a contemporary Christian artist who incorporates elements of hip hop, pop, and rock into his music, which critics say is "genre-bending." All of Frank's music is created via Logic Pro on a MacBook. His musical style was primarily influenced by the lack of "cool" Christian music that he experienced while growing up; in an interview with Grammy.com, he remarked:

If I was going to the gym or if I was at the beach, it seemed like there weren't really any Christian songs that would fit those facets of life… I aspired to make Christian music that I think is cool... I'm just making it the way that I love it. I think that authenticity is what kids resonate with.

Frank has been notable for crossing over bringing Christian music into mainstream music through his songs appearing in TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Personal life

Frank was born to Kerryl Ann Frank (née Grantham) and Ronald Frank. He is the grandson of meteorologist Neil Frank. He grew up in a musical family; his mother was a worship leader and his grandmother wrote children's music. He attended Houston Christian High School in Houston and later Baylor University, graduating in 2017 with a bachelor's in business.

Frank is married to his wife, Grace, and they have a son, Bodie. He has shared his testimony on many occasions including in the track “Testimony” in his album Child of God II. He details his early life growing up in a Christian household, yet never having a true relationship with Jesus Christ. It wasn’t until his sophomore year at Baylor, struggling with anxiety, that he felt called to attend a church service near his school which ended up revolutionizing his life. During his Child of God part II tour, Forrest said that some of his hit songs including “Lift My Hands” and “No Longer Bound” are not his own but rather, came to him during prayer.

Discography

* ''Warm'' (2018)
* ''Effortless'' (2020)
* ''Nostalgia Pack'' (2023)
* ''California Cowboy'' (2023)
* ''New Hymns'' (2023)
* ''A Merry Lofi Christmas'' (2023)
* ''Child of God'' (2024)
* ''Child of God II'' (2025)

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

GMA Dove Awards

Billboard Music Awards

K-Love Fan Awards

We Love Awards

Artist charts

Weekly

Year-end

References

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:Frank, Forrest
Rappers from Texas
American performers of Christian hip-hop
1995 births
Living people
Baylor University alumni