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Forrest Frank
Frank in 2024
Frank in 2024
Background information
Born (1995-04-08) April 8, 1995 (age 29)
Fulshear, Texas, USA
GenresHip hop, lo-fi, gospel/christian
DiscographyForrest Frank discography
Years active2017–present
LabelsRiver House
Member ofSurfaces (band)
SpouseGrace Frank (m. 2020)
Websiteforrestfrank.com

Forrest Frank (born April 8, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer, known as being the lead vocalist of the American pop music duo Surfaces, as well as his work as a Christian contemporary solo artist. He has released seven studio albums, including Warm of 2018, Effortless of 2020, Nostalgia Pack, California Cowboy, New Hymns, and A Merry Lofi Christmas of 2023, and 2024's Child of God,[1] the last of which charting No. 1 on Billboard's US Christian Charts and selling over 22,000 album units in the U.S. within its first week.[2][3] His song "No Longer Bound" (with Hulvey) reached #2 on the US Viral 50 chart on Spotify.[4]

History

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Warm and Effortless (2018–2020)

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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.

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

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Forrest Frank was named Billboard's favorite Christian artist of 2023.[5] He released his third album, Nostalgia Pack, on May 26, 2023, and it was a collection of old songs, ideas, and demos from "a different time". It was followed by California Cowboy, released the following month on June 16, 2023. He had worked on the album since 2021. He stated about the album, "[From] start to finish, [California Cowboy] tells a complete tale." New Hymns was released on October 30, 2023, and included twelve songs that blend together pop music with traditional hymns. A Merry Lofi Christmas, a holiday themed album, was released on November 10, 2023.[6] It included classic Christmas songs, reimagined as lo-fi and hiphop.

His song "No Longer Bound: reached No. 44 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs year-end chart of 2023.[7] He was considered by Billboard as the 50th best charting Christian Artist of 2023.[8]

Child of God (2024–present)

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On April 12, 2024, Forrest Frank released the God Is Good EP, in association with Caleb Gordon.[9] It was succeeded on April 26, 2024, by the All the Time EP, released with nobigdyl.[10] 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.[11] On July 26, 2024, he released his album Child of God.[12] 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 was released on November 1.[13]

On November 15, he released a Christmas-themed single, "The Present".

On December 2, 2024, Frank announced that he would spend 2025 on the Child of God Part II tour.[14]

Relationship with Hulvey

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Forrest Frank has made many songs with the artist Hulvey over the years. The first song they released was "No Longer Bound" on January 6, 2023. It reached number 2 on the US Viral 50 chart on Spotify[4] and was nominated in 2023 for Rap/Hip-hop Recorded Song of the Year at the 54th GMA Dove Awards. It was put on California Cowboy on June 16, 2023, and Child of God on July 16, 2024.

This song was shortly followed up by the song "Altar" on March 31, 2023. It peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. It was released on Hulvey's album Cry on September 13, 2024. The next song they worked on was "Fly Away". "Fly Away" did not enter any charts. It was included on Frank's album New Hymns.

The last song they made up until this point is "All I Need", which was released and put on Child of God on July 16, 2024. The song reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.

Discography

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Main article: Forrest Frank discography
  • Warm (2018)
  • Effortless (2020)
  • Nostalgia Pack (2023)
  • California Cowboy (2023)
  • New Hymns (2023)
  • A Merry Lofi Christmas (2023)
  • Child of God (2024)

Awards and Certifications

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Grammy Awards

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Year Nominee/work Category Result
2025 Child of God Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Pending

GMA Dove Awards

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Year Nominee / work Category Result
2023 "No Longer Bound" Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
2024 Forrest Frank New Artist of the Year Won
"Good Day" Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Won

Billboard Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Category Result
2024 Child of God Top Christian Album Nominated
Forrest Frank Top Christian Artist Nominated
"Good Day" Top Christian Song Nominated

We Love Awards[15]

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Year Nominee / work Category Result
2025 Child of God Pop album of the Year Pending
Album of the Year Pending
"UP!" Song of the Year Pending
"Good Day" Pop Song of the Year Pending
"God is Good" Rap/Urban Song of the Year Pending
Forrest Frank New Artist/Group of the Year Pending

Artist charts

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Year-end chart performance for Forrest Frank
Chart Year Peak
position
Top Christian Artists (Billboard)[16] 2024 3
Top Christian Artists - Male (Billboard)[17] 2
Hot Christian Songs Artists (Billboard)[18] 2
Christian Digital Songs Artists (Billboard) 3
Hot Christian Songs Producers (Billboard)[19] 2
Christian Streaming Songs Artists (Billboard)[20] 4
Top Christian Artists (Billboard)[16] 2023 50
Top Christian New Artists (Billboard)[21] 1

References

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  1. ^ "Forrest Frank Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mo..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  2. ^ Asker, Jim (2024-08-07). "Forrest Frank Launches Atop Top Christian Albums With 'Child of God'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  3. ^ "Forrest Frank Creates Buzz with No. 1 Album, 'Child of God'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  4. ^ a b "Gen Z on the Frontlines of the 2023 Spiritual Movement". 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  5. ^ "Forrest Frank Creates Buzz with No. 1 Album, 'Child of God'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  6. ^ "A Merry Lofi Christmas by Forrest Frank | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  7. ^ "Hot Christian Songs | Year End charts | Billboard". www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/hot-christian-songs/. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  8. ^ Cusson, Michael (2014-12-09). "Top Christian Artists". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  9. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  10. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  11. ^ Clarks, Jesse (2024-06-12). [hhttps://www.thechristianbeat.org/forrest-frank-launching-the-child-of-god-tour/ "Forrest Frank Launching The 'Child Of God' Tour"]. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  12. ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Forrest Frank, "Child of God" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  13. ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Forrest Frank reveals Child of God Deluxe Edition".
  14. ^ Forrest Frank (2024-12-02). Forrest Frank 2025 Tour Teaser. Retrieved 2024-12-03 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "13th Annual We Love Awards". form.typeform.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  16. ^ a b Cusson, Michael (2014-12-09). "Top Christian Artists". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  17. ^ Cusson, Michael (2014-12-09). "Top Christian Artists – Male". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  18. ^ tolsen (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs Artists". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  19. ^ tolsen (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs Producers". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  20. ^ "Christian Streaming Songs Artists". Billboard. 2014-12-09. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  21. ^ Cusson, Michael (2014-12-09). "Top New Christian Artists". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
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