JFH News: FORREST FRANK and Noah Hayden Rename Dawn Patrol Project as PARTY WAVE

FORREST FRANK & NOAH HAYDEN INTRODUCE PARTY WAVE; �DAWN PATROL� REVEALED AS DEBUT ALBUM AFTER TRADEMARK DISPUTE

Duo awards $10,000 to fan who named the project, sparking $90,000+ donation to build a children�s center in Guatemala, as Frank celebrates his 31st birthday with today�s release of 16-track project, 'Dawn Patrol'

FORREST FRANK and Noah Hayden Rename Dawn Patrol Project as PARTY WAVE

NEWS SOURCE: the media collective
April 8, 2026

Nashville, Tenn. (April 8, 2026) — FORREST FRANK and Noah Hayden have officially launched their new collaboration, PARTY WAVE, with Dawn Patrol as their debut album, following an unexpected trademark dispute with their former band name. To involve their fans in the rebrand, the duo invited submissions for the new name via social media, offering $10,000 to the winner. The initial winner — the family behind the popular @thebucketlistfamily Instagram account — asked that the money be passed on to the runner-up, a couple expecting their first child and moving into their first home. When contacted, the parents-to-be instead requested the donation go to A Father’s Heart, a nonprofit supporting children affected by human trafficking. The heartwarming FaceTime exchange between the artists and the couple can be viewed here. Inspired by this pay-it-forward chain, fans contributed an additional $90,000 (and counting) in donations to help build a children’s center in Guatemala — a direct answer to prayer for the organization’s founder, Orbis Nieves.

Engaging their collective audience during this unforeseen challenge, FRANK and Hayden generated more than 5 million impressions across Instagram and TikTok as they enlisted their fans, eager to come to their aid. The hurdle also saw the deletion of their Instagram page, forcing the close friends and avid surfers to start a new account with the handle @partywaveeee, which quickly amassed more than 100,000 followers. They recap the incredible turn of events here, a story that mirrors the ethos of community reflected in their new name.

Although FRANK and Hayden’s duo will go by PARTY WAVE moving forward, the title of their collaborative effort remains DAWN PATROL. Blending lyrics rooted in a shared faith with a more laid-back, sun-soaked sonic palette, DAWN PATROL marks a creative shift — one inspired by early mornings in the water, deep conversations, prayer and a desire to make something honest and unfiltered. Following the drop of lead single “SOS,” the act debuted fresh track “WASTE SOME TIME” across all DSPs last week. The 16-song DAWN PATROL officially releases today, Apr. 8, FRANK’S 31st birthday.

The new project arrives amid a breakout year already packed with historic milestones for FRANK. Earlier this month, he returned home to Texas to headline the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, performing for more than 70,000 fans at NRG Stadium, marking a full-circle moment for the Houston-area native. The performance, covered by an on-site one-on-one interview with FOX & Friends, capped a massive weekend that also included a sold-out appearance at the Florida Strawberry Festival, further underscoring the explosive demand for the artist.

Those moments serve as a prelude to what is shaping up to be one of the most significant tours in Christian music history. This summer, FRANK will embark on The Jesus Generation Tour — his largest headline run to date — already surpassing 500,000 tickets sold across arenas and amphitheaters nationwide.

With billions of global streams and a rapidly expanding fanbase, Frank continues to redefine the boundaries of modern Christian music. His 2025 album, CHILD OF GOD II, debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 and went on to make history with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. The project’s breakout single, “YOUR WAY’S BETTER,” earned RIAA Gold certification, became the No. 1 Hot Christian Song of 2025, crossed onto the Billboard Hot 100, and emerged as one of the most searched songs via Google’s “hum-to-search” feature.

The momentum carried into awards season, where FRANK took home multiple GMA Dove Awards — including Artist of the Year — and received two Grammy® nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.

Now, with DAWN PATROL, FRANK and Hayden open a new chapter — one that feels both deeply personal and refreshingly unpolished, capturing the spirit of friendship, faith and the unbridled sensation of riding a party wave.

ABOUT FORREST FRANK

Faith drives Forrest Frank, first and foremost. His honest, faith-driven lyrics, relentless work ethic, and undeniable talent all stem from an unwavering belief. With billions of global streams and sold-out arenas nationwide, he has become one of the most impactful artists in modern Christian music.

In 2026, that impact reached new heights as the Houston-born artist headlined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — one of the largest stages in America — performing for more than 70,000 fans in a career-defining hometown moment. The milestone performance further cemented his rise as a leading voice of a new generation.

Jesus has carried the multi-platinum singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer through unimaginable trials — from personal loss to surviving a potentially life-altering back injury — shaping both his music and message.

A life devoted to Christ has led to record-breaking success, including multiple GMA Dove Awards, three Grammy® Award nominations, and massive touring demand, with more than 500,000 tickets already sold for his biggest headline run to date, 2026’s history-making The Jesus Generation Tour.

Operating independently, Frank wrote, produced, and released the breakthrough “NO LONGER BOUND” (feat. Hulvey), paving the way for his Gold-certified, Grammy®-nominated debut CHILD OF GOD, which closed 2024 as the year’s best-selling Christian album.

2025’s CHILD OF GOD II debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 and made history with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. It spawned the RIAA Gold-certified hit “YOUR WAY’S BETTER,” the No. 1 Hot Christian Song of 2025, which broke into the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Google’s most searched songs via “hum-to-search.”

He has earned 39 entries on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart — the most of any artist — including 11 Top 10 hits. In 2025, he simultaneously held the No. 1 and No. 2 Top Christian Albums of the Year with CHILD OF GOD II and CHILD OF GOD.

As he enters his biggest touring and release season yet, Forrest Frank continues to lead a new wave of globally relevant artists, grounded in faith and driven by purpose — leaning on Jesus every step of the way.

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