Forrest Neil Frank began his musical career while attending Baylor University, where he graduated with a business degree. Despite his education, music remained his true passion, which he pursued privately at first. After graduation, Frank briefly worked at a Seattle pharmaceutical company before deciding to quit after a year to fully commit to his musical ambitions. In 2017, he formed the duo Surfaces with Colin Padalecki, creating genre-blending music that combined elements of electronic pop, soft rock, R&B, reggae, and hip-hop. Their breakthrough came with their album “Surf,” which generated over 70 million streams on Spotify. The duo later achieved mainstream success with their hit “Sunday Best,” which peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, and even collaborated with Elton John on the song “Learn to Fly” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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GMA Dove Awards. Additionally, his album “Child of God” was nominated for “Best contemporary christian music Album” at the 2025 Grammy Awards. He has also received nominations at the Billboard Music Awards for “Top Christian Album,” “Top Christian Artist,” and “Top Christian Song.” His collaboration with Hulvey on “No Longer Bound” was nominated for “Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year” at the 2023 GMA Dove Awards.
Frank’s impact on the christian music scene has been acknowledged through multiple awards and nominations. He won “New Artist of the Year” and “Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year” for “Good Day” at the 2024
Beyond critical acclaim, Frank has achieved significant commercial success. His speaking fee range is estimated between $100,000 and $200,000, reflecting his growing popularity and influence. After the success of “Child of God,” Frank launched his first solo tour in 2024, visiting 17 US cities with opening acts including Josiah Queen, Antoine Bradford, and nobigdyl. In December 2024, he announced plans for the “Child of God Part II” tour in 2025, with support from Elevation Rhythm, further expanding his reach. His growing prominence has also led to collaborations with other notable Christian artists, including Lecrae, Connor Price, and Elevation Rhythm.
Beyond his musical career, forrest frank maintains a relatively private personal life. He married Grace Frank in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced them to postpone their wedding reception until May 2021. The couple has a son named Bodie. Frank is known for being active on social media, where he has built a passionate fanbase through his encouraging messages and music updates. His personal faith journey has clearly influenced his career direction, particularly his shift toward more explicitly Christian content in recent years.
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