If you’ve searched Forrest Frank Wikipedia, you want a clean, factual summary of who this Texas artist is and why he keeps trending. This article covers everything — his early life, how Surfaces happened, why he walked away from pop, and where his career sits today. Where figures are disputed between sources, we say so rather than guess.
Background: Who Is Forrest Frank?
Forrest Neil Frank is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He first got global attention as one half of Surfaces, the indie pop duo he co-founded with Colin Padalecki, whose song “Sunday Best” became a streaming hit heard around the world. After building that mainstream audience, Frank stepped away from secular pop around 2021, moved back to Waco, became a father, and came back making Christian music.
His debut solo Christian album CHILD OF GOD (2024) topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and earned his first Grammy nomination. Its follow-up CHILD OF GOD II (2025) landed him two more nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards. He’s now one of the more recognizable names in contemporary Christian music, and people search for him because his career story is genuinely unusual — mainstream pop to faith-based music, and it worked.
Latest Update
As of August 02, 2026, here is what is currently known.
Forrest Frank performed at RodeoHouston in early 2026, returning to the city near where he grew up. He released a single called “2026” with Christian hip-hop artist Andy Mineo. At the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, his nominated track “Your Way’s Better” did not win — Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song went to Brandon Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” His album CHILD OF GOD II was also nominated but did not take the win in its category. In December 2025, he put out a collaborative Christmas album with JVKE called This Is What Christmas Feels Like. No new full-length solo album for 2026 had been officially announced as of this date.
| April 8, 1995 | Born in Fulshear, Texas |
| 2017 | Graduated Baylor University; co-founded Surfaces |
| March 31, 2020 | Married Grace Quinn Frank |
| 2024 | CHILD OF GOD released; first Grammy nomination |
| 2025 | CHILD OF GOD II released; three Dove Award wins |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 68th Grammy Awards — two nominations, no wins |
Full Profile
Family and Early Life
Frank grew up in Fulshear, Texas, a suburb of Houston. His mother Kerryl Ann Frank was a worship leader, and his grandmother wrote children’s music — so music was genuinely woven into home life from early on. His grandfather is Neil Frank, the former director of the National Hurricane Center, a well-known public figure in Texas. Frank taught himself guitar, piano, and ukulele and considers himself a self-taught musician.
Career Path
He met Colin Padalecki at college and the two launched Surfaces in 2017. Their debut album Surf hit over 70 million Spotify streams, and “Sunday Best” became their signature track. Frank also released music under the solo indie-pop name “Forrest.” before pivoting fully to Christian music. The breakthrough came with the single “No Longer Bound” (with Hulvey), which led directly to CHILD OF GOD. He’s signed to River House Records, Warner Music Group, and 10K Projects.
🏆 Awards Summary
- 67th Grammys (2025) — Best CCM Album for CHILD OF GOD (nominated)
- 68th Grammys (2026) — Best CCM Album for CHILD OF GOD II (nominated)
- 68th Grammys (2026) — Best CCM Performance/Song for “Your Way’s Better” (nominated)
- 55th Dove Awards (2024) — New Artist of the Year & Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song (won)
- 56th Dove Awards (2025) — Artist of the Year & Pop/Contemporary Album (won)
Age
Born April 8, 1995. As of August 2026, Forrest Frank is 31 years old.
Religion
Frank is a practicing Christian. He has said publicly that his move into Christian music wasn’t a brand decision — it came from a personal faith commitment. He’s described his music as worship first, entertainment second.
Spouse / Partner
He married Grace Quinn Frank on March 31, 2020. The ceremony was smaller than planned because of COVID restrictions. Their reception took place in May 2021. They have two sons: Bodie Frank (born 2023) and Sonny Neil Frank (born late 2025).
Net Worth
Estimates across 2026 sources vary from roughly $2 million to $15 million depending on how each outlet does the math. Income streams include Spotify royalties, YouTube, touring, merchandise, and the Surfaces back catalog. No confirmed figure exists. A conservative, commonly cited estimate lands around $2–5 million, but treat any specific number with caution since none has been officially disclosed.
Parents
His father is Ronald Frank and his mother is Kerryl Ann Frank. His grandfather, Neil Frank, served as director of the National Hurricane Center.
Height
Approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm), per multiple biographical sources. Frank himself has not publicly confirmed this figure.
Education
Frank attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, graduating in 2017 with a business degree — the same year he co-founded Surfaces. One source mentions Houston Christian University instead, but Baylor is the institution cited consistently across reliable reporting.
Hometown / State of Origin
Born and raised in Fulshear, Texas. Currently based in Waco, Texas.
Official Social Media
Instagram: @hiforrest
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Forrest Neil Frank |
| Date of Birth | April 8, 1995 |
| Age (2026) | 31 years old |
| Birthplace | Fulshear, Texas, USA |
| Current Location | Waco, Texas, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in / 180 cm (unconfirmed) |
| Spouse | Grace Quinn Frank (m. March 31, 2020) |
| Children | Bodie Frank, Sonny Neil Frank |
| Parents | Ronald Frank, Kerryl Ann Frank |
| Grandfather | Neil Frank (former NHC Director) |
| Education | Baylor University, Business, 2017 |
| Record Labels | River House Records, Warner Music, 10K Projects |
| Net Worth (est.) | $2–5 million (range, unconfirmed) |
| Grammy Nominations | 3 (as of 2026) |
| @hiforrest |
Reader Questions (FAQ)
Who is Forrest Frank and what is he known for?
Forrest Frank is an American singer, songwriter, and producer from Fulshear, Texas. He’s known for co-founding the pop duo Surfaces and for his solo Christian albums CHILD OF GOD and CHILD OF GOD II, both of which reached number one on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
What band was Forrest Frank in?
He co-founded Surfaces with Colin Padalecki in 2017. The duo became globally known for warm, feel-good pop with a tropical sound. Their most-streamed track is “Sunday Best.” Frank later left to focus on solo Christian music.
Is Forrest Frank married and does he have children?
Yes. He married Grace Quinn in March 2020 during the pandemic, with a smaller ceremony than originally planned. They have two sons — Bodie Frank (born 2023) and Sonny Neil Frank (born late 2025).
How many Grammy nominations does Forrest Frank have?
Three, as of 2026. His first was at the 67th Grammy Awards for CHILD OF GOD. At the 68th Grammy Awards in February 2026, he received two more — one for CHILD OF GOD II and one for “Your Way’s Better.” He did not win either of the 2026 nominations.
Where did Forrest Frank go to college?
Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He graduated in 2017 with a business degree. That’s the same year he co-founded Surfaces. He still lives in Waco today.
What is Forrest Frank’s net worth in 2026?
Estimates vary widely — from around $2 million to $15 million across different sources. No figure has been officially confirmed. A conservative estimate based on streaming, touring, and catalog income puts it in the $2–5 million range, but this should not be taken as fact.
Does Forrest Frank attend award shows?
He has publicly stated his discomfort with award ceremonies. He skipped the 56th GMA Dove Awards in 2025 despite seven nominations and three wins. He’s spoken openly about finding it hard to accept personal recognition for music he sees as belonging to his faith, not himself.
What is Forrest Frank’s most popular song?
“Sunday Best” (with Surfaces) remains his highest-streamed song overall. In his Christian solo work, “Good Day,” “No Longer Bound,” and “Your Way’s Better” have been the biggest tracks — with “Your Way’s Better” crossing over to the Billboard Hot 100.
Wrap-Up
Forrest Frank’s career doesn’t follow a predictable path. He didn’t start with Christian music and branch out — he went the other way, building a mainstream pop audience and then walking away from it on purpose. That kind of move usually doesn’t work. In his case it did, and it’s not hard to see why: the music is good, and the reasons he gives for making it have stayed consistent from the start.
He’s 31, based in Waco with his family, three Grammy nominations to his name, and no signs of slowing down. Whether you found him through Surfaces, through a TikTok clip of “Good Day,” or just by typing his name into search — you now have the full picture. Follow him at @hiforrest for updates straight from the source.
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