Forrest Frank
Forrest Frank | |
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Birth name | Forrest Frank |
Born | April 8, 1995 |
Genres | Hip-Hop, lo-fi, gospel/christian |
Years active | 2017–present |
Labels | River House |
Member of | Surfaces (band) |
Website | forrestfrank |
Forrest Frank is a 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 five albums, including Nostalgia Pack, California Cowboy, New Hymns, and A Merry Lofi Christmas of 2023, as well as 2024's Child of God,[1] the latter 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]
History
[edit]2023
[edit]Forrest Frank was named Billboard's favorite Christian artist of 2023.[4] He released his first 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.[5] It included classic Christmas songs, reimagined as lo-fi and hiphop. He has worked with jvke, Tori Kelly, Powfu just to name a few.
2024
[edit]On April 12, 2024, Forrest Frank released the God is Good EP, in association with Caleb Gordon.[6] It was succeeded on April 26, 2024, by the All the Time EP, released with nobigdyl.[7] On July 26, 2024, he released his album Child of God.[8] 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.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | References | |||||||||||
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US | US Christ |
US Gospel | |||||||||||||
Nostalgia Pack |
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— | — | — | |||||||||||
California Cowboy |
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— | — | — | |||||||||||
New Hymns |
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— | — | — | |||||||||||
A Merry Lofi Christmas |
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— | — | — | |||||||||||
Child of God |
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28 | 1 | 4 |
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[9][10][11] | |||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
EPs
[edit]Title | Details | Peak chart positions | References | |||||||||
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US | ||||||||||||
God is Good |
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5 | [12] | |||||||||
All the Time |
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3 | [13] | |||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | References | |||||||||||
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US | US Christ Airplay |
US Christ AC |
US Christ. Stream. Songs |
US Christ. Digital |
US Country Airplay | ||||||||||
"No Longer Bound"
(with Hulvey) |
2023 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | California Cowboy
Child of God |
[14] | ||||||
"UP!"
(with Connor Price) |
2024 | 8 | — | — | 5 | — | — | Child of God | [15][16] | ||||||
"Good Day" | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | [17][18][19][16][20][21] | ||||||||
"Never Get Used to This"
(with Jvke) |
6 | 37 | — | 3 | — | — | [22][23][24][16] | ||||||||
"Always" | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | [25] | ||||||||
"God is Good" | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | — | [22][26] | ||||||||
"Miracle Worker"
(with Tori Kelly) |
18 | — | — | — | — | — | [22] | ||||||||
"Safe and Sound"
(with CAIN) |
15 | — | — | — | — | — | [22] | ||||||||
"Life is Good" | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | [22] | ||||||||
"Hellelujah" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Low Key" | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | God is Good (EP)
All the Time (EP) |
[27][22] | |||||||
"Lift My Hands" | — | — | — | — | — | — | non-album single | ||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
As featured artist
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | References | ||||||
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US | ||||||||||
"Altar"
(Hulvey with Forrest Frank) |
2023 | 27 | CRY | [14] | ||||||
"Praises"
(Elevation Rhythm with Forrest Frank) |
26 | non-album singles | [28] | |||||||
"No Longer Bound (I'm Free)
(Chandler Moore with Forrest Frank and Elevation Worship) |
19 | [29] | ||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Awards and Certifications
[edit]GMA Dove Awards
[edit]Year | Award | Result |
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2024 | New Artist of the Year | Won |
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Good Day") | Won |
References
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- ^ Asker, Jim (2024-08-07). "Forrest Frank Launches Atop Top Christian Albums With 'Child of God'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Forrest Frank Creates Buzz with No. 1 Album, 'Child of God'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Forrest Frank Creates Buzz with No. 1 Album, 'Child of God'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "A Merry Lofi Christmas by Forrest Frank | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Forrest Frank, "Child of God" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Cabison, Rosalie (2013-01-02). "Billboard 200™". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Asker, Jim (2024-08-07). "Forrest Frank Launches Atop Top Christian Albums With 'Child of God'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "CHILD OF GOD". Official Charts. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Forrest Frank Creates Buzz with No. 1 Album, 'Child of God'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Forrest Frank Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ a b devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Asker, Jim (2024-08-07). "Forrest Frank Launches Atop Top Christian Albums With 'Child of God'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ a b c devops (2013-11-28). "Christian Streaming Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Asker, Jim (2024-04-24). "Forrest Frank's 'God Is Good' Debuts in Top 5 on Top Christian Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Asker, Jim (2024-04-24). "Forrest Frank's 'God Is Good' Debuts in Top 5 on Top Christian Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Forrest Frank Creates Buzz with No. 1 Album, 'Child of God'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ devops (2013-11-29). "Christian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Asker, Jim (2024-08-07). "Forrest Frank Launches Atop Top Christian Albums With 'Child of God'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ a b c d e f devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ devops (2013-11-28). "Christian Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2024-10-01). "Forrest Frank Talks GMA Dove Awards Nominations, Success of 'Good Day,' Finding His Voice as an Artist: 'This Whole Journey Has Felt Like a Gift'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ Asker, Jim (2024-04-24). "Forrest Frank's 'God Is Good' Debuts in Top 5 on Top Christian Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "Forrest Frank Creates Buzz with No. 1 Album, 'Child of God'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Martinez, Amanda Marie (2021). "Suburban Cowboy". California History. 98 (1): 83–97. doi:10.1525/ch.2021.98.1.83. ISSN 0162-2897.
- ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-06.