It’s fascinating how artists can evolve, isn't it? One minute they're part of a dynamic duo, the next they're making waves entirely on their own. That's precisely the path Forrest Frank has been charting, and it's been quite a ride.
Many might first recall Forrest as one half of the pop group Surfaces. Back in 2020, they burst onto the scene with the infectious hit "Sunday Best," which quickly climbed the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 19. It was a moment that put both Forrest and the duo on the map, and "Sunday Best" became a soundtrack for many.
But as artists often do, Forrest began exploring new creative avenues. Around 2023, he started venturing into solo projects, and the shift has been remarkable, particularly within the Christian music sphere. His solo debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Your Way’s Better" is a testament to this evolution. The track has not only garnered significant streams and radio play but also holds strong on the Hot Christian Songs chart, reaching a No. 2 peak.
What's particularly noteworthy is Forrest's prolific output and success in Christian music since 2023. He's logged an impressive number of entries on the Hot Christian Songs chart, with several top 10 hits like "Good Day," "Up!" (with Connor Price), and "Nothing Else" (featuring Thomas Rhett). In fact, no other artist has charted more songs on that ranking in recent times. He even finished 2024 as Billboard’s No. 1 top new Christian artist.
His album, "Child of God," has also been a massive success, spending a remarkable 33 weeks at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart, making it one of the longest-leading albums of its kind this century. And the momentum continues with the upcoming release of "Child of God II."
The recent surge for "Your Way’s Better" owes a lot to platforms like TikTok, where it's been used in hundreds of thousands of videos. It's a familiar strategy for Forrest, who saw "Sunday Best" gain similar traction.
It's also quite significant that "Your Way's Better" is a Christian track making such a strong showing on the Hot 100. Historically, this genre hasn't always had a prominent presence on that particular chart. However, with songs like Forrest's and Brandon Lake's "Hard Fought Hallelujah" charting simultaneously, it highlights a growing trend. Luminate's data even shows Christian/gospel music as one of the fastest-growing genres among younger audiences in the U.S., with listeners spending more time with it than ever before.
So, while Forrest Frank first emerged as part of Surfaces, his solo journey, especially in Christian music, has established him as a powerful and influential voice in his own right, reaching new heights on the charts.
