Fulshear Native Forrest Frank Draws Sold-Out Crowd at RodeoHouston Debut, Welcomes Houston Rap Icon Paul Wall to Stage
For many in the greater Houston area, the sight of Forrest Frank performing under the lights at NRG Stadium on March 8 felt like more than just another RodeoHouston concert. It was a hometown moment.
The Fulshear native and Houston-area artist delivered a sold-out performance at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, performing for 70,707 fans at NRG Stadium during his first RodeoHouston appearance. The show quickly sold out when tickets were released, reflecting the rapid rise of an artist whose music has gained a growing national following.
For residents in Fulshear and across the Greater Houston Area, the night carried added meaning: a local musician who once grew up in the community returning home to one of the region’s biggest stages.
A Houston Moment on RodeoHouston’s Biggest Stage
The energy inside the stadium grew even louder when Houston rapper Paul Wall made a surprise appearance at the top of Frank’s set.
The longtime Houston hip-hop artist joined Frank on his way to the stage for a mashup that paid tribute to their shared Houston roots, blending two very different corners of the city’s music scene. The collaboration drew a huge reaction from the packed stadium crowd and showcased the hometown spirit of the night.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, commonly known as RodeoHouston, is widely considered one of the most recognizable entertainment events in Texas, with concerts that regularly bring major artists to NRG Stadium throughout the annual three-week event.
For Frank, performing there represented both a professional milestone and a return to the city that helped shape his early life.
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From Fulshear Roots to National Recognition
Born April 8, 1995, in Fulshear, Forrest Neil Frank grew up in the greater Houston area before launching a music career that would eventually take him to national stages.
Frank attended Houston Christian High School before enrolling at Baylor University, where he graduated in 2017 with a degree in business. During those years, he began developing his songwriting and production skills, eventually launching a music career that would steadily gain traction online and on streaming platforms.
He first gained widespread attention as one half of the pop duo Surfaces, whose music found success across streaming services and social media. In recent years, Frank has expanded his career as a solo artist focused on contemporary Christian music, blending elements of pop, hip-hop, and rock into a distinctive sound.
Today, Frank records under River House Records, Warner Music Group, and 10K Projects, and his work continues to reach growing audiences both inside and outside the Christian music world.
Chart Success With “Child of God” and “Child of God II”
Frank’s solo career accelerated with the release of his 2024 album Child of God, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart.
The follow-up project, Child of God II, released in 2025, also reached No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart and climbed to No. 12 on the Billboard 200, a crossover achievement that helped introduce his music to a broader audience.
His single “Your Way’s Better” topped the Hot Christian Songs chart and also entered the Billboard Hot 100, further expanding his reach beyond the Christian music genre.
Frank has also received multiple industry recognitions in recent years, including Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.
Connecting With a New Generation of Listeners
Part of Frank’s growing influence comes from how his music connects with younger audiences.
By combining faith-centered lyrics with modern production styles, his songs have found strong traction on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other streaming platforms, helping introduce Christian music to listeners who may not have previously engaged with the genre.
His music often blends hip-hop beats, pop melodies, and worship themes, creating a genre-crossing style that has helped expand the reach of contemporary Christian music among younger fans.
Family, Faith and Personal Journey
Frank comes from a family with deep ties to both music and the Houston community. His mother served as a worship leader, and his grandmother wrote children’s music—early influences that shaped his interest in songwriting.
He is also the grandson of renowned meteorologist Neil Frank, a familiar name to many longtime Houston residents.
Frank married Grace Quinn in 2020, and the couple now has two young sons. In interviews and public appearances, Frank has frequently spoken about how his faith became central to his life during his college years at Baylor University.
That personal journey has continued to influence both his music and the themes explored in his songs.
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A Full-Circle Moment for a Fulshear Native
For many fans in the crowd at NRG Stadium, Frank’s RodeoHouston performance felt like a full-circle moment.
From growing up in the Fulshear and greater Houston area to performing before more than 70,000 fans at RodeoHouston, the concert represented a milestone not only in Frank’s career but also for the community that watched his rise.
The surprise appearance by Paul Wall only reinforced the local connection, bringing together two artists tied to Houston’s musical identity in front of one of the city’s largest audiences.
As Frank continues to tour and release new music, his story remains closely connected to the communities where his journey began.
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.