Forest Frank Reflects on Fame and Family Life
Christian singer Forest Frank has been pondering his future in music along with his family. In the last 18 months, he achieved recognition by winning the New Artist of the Year Dove Award, which has significantly boosted his popularity. His rise can be partly credited to viral hits and trends on platforms like TikTok, which have led to sold-out performances across the country. His song, Your Way is Good, has appeared in around 800,000 TikTok videos, a testament to its reach.
However, with this popularity come challenges, as noted during his conversation with podcaster Blythe Crawford.
“I can’t go anywhere anymore,” Frank admitted. He recounted a visit to a Disney theme park with his wife and their two-year-old son, where they were initially excited to see his son’s reaction to the attractions.
“He loves Lightning McQueen now,” Frank shared.
But their joy quickly turned into a bit of chaos when fans recognized them at the entrance, surrounding the family and calling for Frank’s attention.
“We stepped into Disney and it was like a zombie apocalypse,” he remarked, trying to convey the overwhelming nature of the experience.
Frank said they rushed to a corner of the park to escape the crowd.
“My heart is pounding,” he admitted.
He ended up contacting park management for help. Frank expressed that he doesn’t want to make this situation sound appealing, emphasizing the need for prayer and understanding regarding their future.
“We’re trying to figure out what the limits are,” he stated, adding that while he’s comfortable with his career, it has certainly changed their lives.
Frank illustrated how his professional life impacts his home life with another anecdote.
“I was in a prayer session, and then my wife called, saying, ‘Where are you? I need you.’ It’s an interesting contrast between my spiritual side and reality,” he reflected.
Frank has been utilizing a 30-day prayer diary to navigate these challenges.
“Will we continue? Should I push harder? It’s a tremendous honor to have fans, but I don’t want my dreams to burden them,” he explained, touching on the responsibilities of fame. “It’s not my son’s dream to always share his father with the world, nor is it my wife’s.”
He also mentioned how, in a conventional 9-to-5 job, fame would be easier to manage—something he could simply turn on and off. But, as he’s learned, that’s not how it works for him.
“I’ll keep you posted on what we do next,” Frank told Crawford.
