Forrest Frank
Forrest Frank (born April 8, 1995) is an American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter, and producer, as well as one half of the pop music duo Surfaces. He has released seven albums, including Warm (2018), Effortless (2020), Nostalgia Pack, California Cowboy, New Hymns, and A Merry Lofi Christmas all in 2023, and 2024 and 2025's Child of God and Child of God 2
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| Born | Forrest Neil 8 April 1995 (aged 30) Fulshear, Texas, US |
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| Spouse(s) | Grace Frank
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| Children | 1 |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Website | forrestfrank |
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Career
Early Career (2018–2023)
Frank made his first album, Warm, on July 1, 2018. It was followed by Effortless, released on July 24, 2020. Both albums were made with the fake stage name "Forrest.", before he started using his real name "Forrest Frank" for his songs and albums in 2023.
His song No Longer Bound was made in 2023
Child of God (2024)
On April 12, 2024, Forrest Frank made God Is Good, with Caleb Gordon.[1] Then on April 26, 2024, he made All the Time, with nobigdyl.[2] On June 11, 2024, he announced his first tour, called the Child of God Tour. The tour visited 17 US cities, with Josiah Queen, Antoine Bradford, and nobigdyl.[3] On July 26, 2024, he released his album Child of God.[4] On October 25, 2024, he announced plans for a deluxe version of Child of God, including seven more songs. The album was made on November 1.[5] On November 15, he released a Christmas-themed song, "The Present".
Frank spent 2025 on the Child of God Part II tour.
Child of God II (2025–present)
On January 24, 2025, he released his first song of the year, named "Drop!".[6] It was followed on February 7 by "Sunrise", and on February 28 by "Nothing Else" with Thomas Rhett. On April 4, 2025, he was featured on a rendition of tobyMac's "Heaven On My Mind". On April 11, he made the song "No L's",[7][8][9] followed by "Celebration" on April 18[10][11] and "Amen" on April 25.[12][13]
On April 25, 2025, the album <i id="mwvg">Child of God II</i> was announced. It dropped on May 9, 2025.[14]
Musical style and influence
Frank is primarily a contemporary Christian artist that uses elements of hip hop, pop, and rock in his music.
Frank is known for bringing Christian music into the mainstream through his songs' use on TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.[15][16]
Personal life
Frank's parents are Kerryl Ann Frank and Ronald Frank.[17][18] He attended Houston Christian High School[19] and later Baylor University, graduating in 2017 with a degree in business.[20][21]
Frank is married to Grace, with a son named Bodie.[22]
Songs and Albums
- 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
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Child of God | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | Nominated | [23] |
GMA Dove Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | "No Longer Bound" | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | [24] |
| 2024 | Forrest Frank | New Artist of the Year | Won | [25] |
| "Good Day" | Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year | Won |
Billboard Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Child of God | Top Christian Album | Nominated | [26] |
| Forrest Frank | Top Christian Artist | Nominated | ||
| "Good Day" | Top Christian Song | Nominated |
K-Love Fan Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | "Good Day" | Breakout single of the year | Nominated | [27] |
| 2025 | Forrest Frank | Artist of the Year | Pending | [28] |
| Male Artist of the Year | Pending |
We Love Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | "No Longer Bound" | Mainstream Impact Award | Nominated | [29] |
| 2024 | Child of God | Pop Album of the Year | Nominated | [30] |
| Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| "UP!" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Good Day" | Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "God Is Good" | Rap/Urban Song of the Year | Won | [31] | |
| "Praises (Remix)" (with Elevation Rhythm) |
Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [30] | |
| Forrest Frank | New Artist/Group of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ↑ Clarks, Jesse (2024-06-12). "Forrest Frank Launching The 'Child Of God' Tour". Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ↑ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Forrest Frank, "Child of God" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ↑ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Forrest Frank reveals Child of God Deluxe Edition".
- ↑ "Drop! (Single) by Forrest Frank | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ↑ Carpenter, Abby (2025-04-11). "Forrest Frank releases "No L's" today". Free CCM. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ↑ "Forrest Frank releases "No L's" featuring live vocals from fans on 'Child Of God Tour Part 2'". Niagara Publications. 2025-04-11. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ↑ Longs, Herb (2025-04-11). "Forrest Frank Releases "No L's" Featuring Live Vocals From Fans On Tour". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ↑ "Forrest Frank releases "Celebration" track ahead of Easter". JesusFreakHideout. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ↑ "Forrest Frank releases 'Celebration'". Niagra Frontier Publications. 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ Clarks, Jesse (2025-04-25). "Forrest Frank Debuts 5-Track 'Amen' EP With Sold-Out Tour Announcement". TheChristianBeat. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "Amen (single) by Forrest Frank". NewReleaseTueday. 2025-04-25. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ Frank, Forrest (2025-04-25). "forrest frank (@hiforrest)". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ McGinnis, Kelsey Kramer (2024-05-20). "Forrest Frank Is Making the Internet's Vibiest Christian Music". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ Boyle, Gavin (2025-04-22). "How This Christian Artist Ignited TikTok's Latest Dance Trend". Movieguide | The Family Guide to Movies & Entertainment. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ "Marriage Kerryl Ann Grantham". The Northside Sun: 14. 1987-06-25. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-northside-sun-marriage-kerryl-ann-gr/64619733/. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Kerry James Grantham | Beresford Funeral Home". beresfordfunerals.com. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Alumni Spotlight: Forrest Frank '13 Earns New Artist of the Year". Houston Christian High School. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ Countdown, 20 the (2024-09-06). "Forrest Frank Is Featured in New Television Commercial From Baylor University •". 20 The Countdown Magazine - Listener Line 1-888-535-2020. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ "Forrest Frank returning to Baylor for Foster Pavilion's first public concert". BaylorProud. 2025-03-19. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ Klett, Leah MarieAnn (2024-10-09). "Forrest Frank reveals hit 'Good Day' helped him walk through dark season: 'I had to put my words in action'". www.christianpost.com. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ↑ Atkinson, Katie (2024-11-08). "Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Complete List" (in en-US). Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/grammy-nominations-2025-full-list-1235823165/. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ↑ "2023 Nominees". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ↑ "2024 Winners". doveawards.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ↑ Fekadu, Mesfin (2024-11-25). "2024 Billboard Awards: Zach Bryan Leads With 21 Nominations, Taylor Swift Follows With 17". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (2024-05-12). "Brandon Lake, Anne Wilson, Elevation Worship Lead K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees". Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/klove-fan-awards-2024-nominees-list-1235680083/.
- ↑ Williams, Lindsay (2025-05-02). "New Voices Dominate 12th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominations: Cast Your Vote Now". K-Love. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "We Love Christian Music Awards - Nominees". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 "13th Annual We Love Awards". form.typeform.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ↑ "Winners Announced in the 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards". Press Wire. 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-04-10.