{"id":2085854,"date":"2025-10-12T14:35:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T14:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2085854"},"modified":"2025-10-12T14:35:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T14:35:04","slug":"grammy-nominated-christian-artist-refuses-to-attend-awards-shows-over-personal-conviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/grammy-nominated-christian-artist-refuses-to-attend-awards-shows-over-personal-conviction\/","title":{"rendered":"Grammy-nominated Christian artist refuses to attend awards shows over personal conviction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Christian singer Forrest Frank said he will no longer attend music award shows \u2014 including this week\u2019s GMA Dove Awards \u2014 citing a personal faith conviction about seeking worldly recognition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Monday, ahead of the 56th annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Frank posted a video on social media explaining he would not attend, despite being <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/doveawards.com\/awards\/2025-nominees\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:nominated for;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">nominated for<\/a> several awards this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The &#8220;Your Way\u2019s Better&#8221; singer said he has been wrestling with where to draw the line as a Christian musician trying to live out <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/faith-values\/faith\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:his faith;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">his faith<\/a> while gaining fame in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frank won two Dove Awards in 2024 and received a 2025 Grammy nomination for his album &#8220;Child of God&#8221; in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/lifestyle\/demi-tebow-warns-social-media-self-worth-points-bibles-perfect-plan-life\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Demi Tebow Warns Against Social Media For Self-worth, Points To Bible's 'Perfect Plan' For Each Life;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Demi Tebow Warns Against Social Media For Self-worth, Points To Bible&#8217;s &#8216;Perfect Plan&#8217; For Each Life<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Forrest Frank announced on Monday he decided to walk away from awards shows out of a personal conviction.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;As a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/christianity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Christian artist;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Christian artist<\/a>, I dress kind of like the world. I kind of look like the world. My music can kind of sound like the world. So where\u2019s the line in the sand drawn?&#8221; he asked in the video posted to TikTok and Instagram. &#8220;I\u2019m convicted, personally, that a line I can draw is that I will not receive a trophy for something that is from Jesus and for Jesus.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS\/mvaj7wvj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read On The Fox News App;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frank said he first struggled with the issue last year when he won two Dove Awards. This year, however, he said he felt led to take it further.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I don\u2019t know if I even want to step on the stage. I don\u2019t know if I want to step in the room. And so I have decided to take a stance of non-participation. I will not be attending the Doves or the Grammys,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He added that he hoped his message would inspire young fans to focus on eternal rewards rather than worldly recognition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/christian-singer-forrest-frank-loses-30000-followers-after-speaking-out-charlie-kirk-assassination\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Christian Singer Forrest Frank Loses 30,000 Followers After Speaking Out On Charlie Kirk Assassination;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Christian Singer Forrest Frank Loses 30,000 Followers After Speaking Out On Charlie Kirk Assassination<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Forrest Frank on stage pointing upward\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_isL3veXu7S7wjSprnPRGg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/82533fd9ac74626c0df7c63b488523b1\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Forrest Frank performs at Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The trophy is that my name is listed in the Book of Life, and I get to have eternal life. What good is a piece of metal going to do compared to that?&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the caption <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPe3VVXgYwm\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:underneath the video;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">underneath the video<\/a>, the singer clarified, &#8220;No, this is not a refusal to be a light in dark places \u2026 This is a refusal to go on stages and get awards. I already got the greatest award of all time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frank\u2019s message drew a wave of reactions from the Christian music community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Stay true to your convictions!!&#8221; gospel singer CeCe Winans praised, while the band We Are Messengers hailed Frank&#8217;s &#8220;incredible example.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Others said they respected Frank\u2019s sincerity but felt his stance overlooked the positive side of recognition. Singer Jonathan Traylor suggested that accepting awards can still glorify God when done humbly, noting that &#8220;even an award can be an altar of praise, not a pedestal of pride.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/christian-singer-forrest-frank-debuts-emotional-new-song-after-charlie-kirk-assassination-comments\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Christian Singer Forrest Frank Debuts Emotional New Song After Charlie Kirk Assassination Comments;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Christian Singer Forrest Frank Debuts Emotional New Song After Charlie Kirk Assassination Comments<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Forrest Frank performing in Toronto\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/83mY6MefxOp61wprqUxPLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/6a2d16c8248f5918e9450fbbcc43ba05\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Frank said, &#8220;The trophy is that my name is listed in the Book of Life, and I get to have eternal life. What good is a piece of metal going to do compared to that?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hip-hop artist Hulvey agreed, saying he respected Frank\u2019s conviction but views the Dove Awards as an opportunity to honor Christ and encourage fellow believers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Singer Rhett Walker questioned the timing of Frank\u2019s comments, pointing out that artists submit their music for award consideration months in advance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Country star Jelly Roll responded more bluntly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Won\u2019t receive a trophy for something from Jesus for Jesus but will take the profits from something from Jesus for Jesus. Maybe I\u2019m missing something here lol,&#8221; he commented.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite the criticism, many fans and artists applauded Frank\u2019s boldness and commitment to his faith.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Bible\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/sHW8Tw5Ye9GoCWxK4.uNHw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/5311a669c8d42a51649c6d8c80fd04cf\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Christian artists weighed in with mixed reactions to Forrest Frank\u2019s announcement.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Dove Awards took place Oct. 7 at Nashville\u2019s Bridgestone Arena and aired Oct. 10 on TBN and the TBN+ app and was simulcast on\u00a0SiriusXM The Message. An encore presentation will air on TBN and the TBN+ app on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, according to a press release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frank made headlines recently after revealing he lost thousands of followers for posting about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/media\/charlie-kirk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Charlie Kirk;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Charlie Kirk<\/a> last month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a Sept. 14 video, Frank said he didn\u2019t mind losing followers after expressing grief over Kirk\u2019s death and reaffirming his faith.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Thirty thousand people unfollowed me because I posted about Charlie Kirk and I said Jesus Christ is Lord. Good. I don\u2019t want you to follow me,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I don\u2019t want you to track my music. I don\u2019t want you to come to my shows. I don&#8217;t want you to do any of that if you don&#8217;t do this one thing, and that is, follow Jesus Christ, the King of all kings, the Lord of all lords, the one who is, the one who is to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frank\u2019s video garnered more than one million likes and nearly 20,000 comments. In his caption, he wrote that he would no longer use his platform for &#8220;lukewarm&#8221; content but instead dedicate it to spreading the Gospel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I don\u2019t care if you follow me, but I do care if you follow Jesus \u2026 From here on out, I\u2019m using as much energy as I can to let people know about the only thing that matters,&#8221; he wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>Fox News&#8217; Janelle Ash contributed to this report.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Original article source:<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/grammy-nominated-christian-artist-refuses-attend-awards-shows-over-personal-conviction\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Grammy-nominated Christian artist refuses to attend awards shows over personal conviction;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Grammy-nominated Christian artist refuses to attend awards shows over personal conviction<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christian singer Forrest Frank said he will no longer attend music award shows \u2014 including this week\u2019s GMA Dove Awards \u2014 citing a personal faith conviction about seeking worldly recognition. 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