Forrest Neil Frank was born on April 8, 1995, in Fulshear, Texas. He began playing music in college at Baylor University, teaming up with Colin Padalecki in 2017 to form the pop duo Surfaces. Known for their upbeat blend of pop, reggae, jazz, and hip-hop, their hit "Sunday Best" soared to No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, gaining over 70 million streams on Spotify.
Transition to Solo
& Christian Music
In 2022, Forrest began exploring solo music under the name
“Forrest.” His debut album, Warm (2018), and follow-up Effortless
(2020), established his laid‑back, riff‑rich style.
But everything changed in 2023, when he fully embraced Christian
music—blending lo‑fi, rap, and uplifting gospel—starting with the viral single “No Longer Bound”
featuring Hulvey, which hit No. 2 on Spotify’s Viral 50.
Major Releases
& Chart-Topping Success
2023 saw a string of releases:
- Nostalgia Pack (May)
- California Cowboy (June)
- New Hymns (October), featuring collaborations with Lecrae and Hulvey
- A Merry Lofi Christmas (November)
In 2024, Forrest debuted his first major-label Christian album, Child
of God (July 26), on River House/10K Projects/Warner Music. It sold 22,000
units in its first week, earning Billboard’s biggest Christian album
debut of 2024—holding No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart for 17–35
weeks.
Tracks like “Good Day” climbed the charts and won Dove Award honors.
Continued Momentum
& Genre-Crossing
In 2025, Forrest released his second major album, Child of God II (May 9), debuting at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums and No. 12 on the Billboard 200 . Its hit single “Your Way’s Better” topped Hot Christian Songs and reached No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100—marking one of the rare Christian crossover tracks in recent year. He also recorded six other singles in early 2025 including “Drop!”, “Sunrise,” and “Nothing Else,” and launched a sold‑out Child of God II Tour with Elevation Rhythm.
Awards &
Accolades
- Named Billboard’s Top New Christian Artist of 2023
- Grammy nomination for Child of God (Best Contemporary Christian Album)
- GMA Dove Awards: New Artist of the Year & Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (“Good Day”)
Style & Musical
Impact
Forrest intentionally blends hip-hop, lo‑fi, pop, R&B, reggae, and
gospel to create “cool” Christian music for everyday life.
Drawing from early frustrations with limited Christian music options, he now
crafts spiritually grounded music that resonates in casual moments like gym
sessions or beach days.
Critics describe his work as genre-bending, uplifting, and authentic,
particularly Child of God II which brings fresh, global sounds.
Personal Life
Forrest resides in Texas, where he took time off in 2021 to become
a father and reconnect spiritually. Married to Grace,
they delayed their 2020 wedding reception until 2021 due to COVID, and they
share a son named Bodie.
Summary &
Labels
Forrest Frank is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer who has
navigated from mainstream pop to Christian music with viral hits, chart-topping
albums, and cross-genre relevance. He’s known for authentic faith, creative
musical fusion, and steady momentum that positions him as one of Christian
music’s most compelling voices today.
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