Christian singer and songwriter Forrest Frank has introduced that he’ll not attend awards exhibits, sharing his perception that recognition for his music is not essential as a result of he already has “the best award of all time.”
In a video posted to TikTok Monday, Frank addressed his absence from the Gospel Music Affiliation’s Dove Awards, that are scheduled to happen at Bridgestone Area in Nashville, Tennessee, Tuesday.
“As Christians, it’s arduous to know the place the road within the sand is between being on the planet and never of the world,” he mentioned. Frank acknowledged that he clothes and presents himself “just like the world” and that his music “can form of sound just like the world” earlier than asking, “The place’s the road within the sand drawn?”
“I’m convicted, personally, {that a} line that I can draw is that I can’t obtain a trophy for one thing that’s from Jesus and for Jesus,” he proclaimed. “I used to be wrestling with this final yr. I even mentioned that on stage on the Dove Awards. I mentioned, ‘I’m nonetheless scuffling with the idea of receiving this award, however all glory to Jesus, each title will fade away, together with mine, aside from one title.’”
Frank detailed how he felt “a conviction to go even a step additional and say, ‘I don’t know if I even need to step on the stage. I don’t know if I need to step within the room.’” Thus, he introduced that he has “determined to take a stance of nonparticipation,” vowing, “I can’t be attending the Doves and the Grammys.”
“I hope to be an instance to the youth that the trophy is our salvation,” he added. “The trophy is that my title is listed within the Guide of Life and I get to have everlasting life. What good is a chunk of metallic going to do in comparison with that?”
In a caption accompanying the video, Frank clarified that “This isn’t a refusal to be a lightweight in darkish locations … it is a refusal to go on levels and get awards.” He insisted that “I already received the best award of all time.”
Frank is up for a number of Dove Awards this yr. Two of his songs, “Good Day” and “Up!,” had been nominated for track of the yr. Frank’s track “Your manner’s higher” is within the working for pop/modern recorded track of the yr, whereas his track “Heaven on this Earth” was nominated for rap/hip hop recorded track of the yr. Frank can be a contender for artist of the yr and songwriter of the yr, whereas his album Youngster of God has been nominated for pop/modern album of the yr.
Frank’s “stance of nonparticipation” raises questions on what is going to occur ought to he obtain a number of awards tonight. Last spherical voting occurred between Aug. 7-14, practically two months in the past. Moreover the track of the yr nomination for “Up!,” which additionally contains collaborating artist Connor Worth, all the different awards Frank is within the working for are reserved solely for the artist and his songs or albums.
Different contenders for this yr’s Dove Awards embody worship chief Brandon Lake, who’s up for 9 awards, in addition to distinguished musicians CeCe Winans, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle and Phil Wickham. A number of first-time nominees are additionally within the working, together with Abbie Gamboa, Down East Boys and Nick Days.
Hosted by worship artist and pastor Tauren Wells, the Dove Awards will air on Trinity Broadcasting Community and the TBN+ app Friday at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. EDT. The ceremony can even simulcast on SiriusXM’s The Message whereas TBN and TBN+ will re-air the awards present on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. EDT.
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Put up. He might be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
