"The Rock" is a song recorded by Forrest Frank and David Crowder. The song was released as a single on August 22, 2025, via River House Records and Ten Thousand Projects.
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Background
On August 6, 2025, Crowder announced via Instagram that he would need "emergency surgery" as a result of breaking his leg. Frank responded to the post, commenting that, "You might not be able to stand, but you can stand on the rock!", and creating a song by that theme.
Recording and production
"The Rock" was written by Frank and Crowder, with both musicians recording lead vocals. Frank produced and programmed, while Jacob "Biz" Morris mastered and mixed. The song is composed in the key of A♭, with a tempo of 130 beats per minute and a time signature of 44.
Style
"The Rock" features a combination of Frank's "modern, rhythmic" style as well as Crowder's "rustic worship sound". The song demonstrates genres of pop, rock, and Christian/gospel.
Commercial performance
"The Rock" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Digital Song Sales and No. 9 on the Christian Streaming Songs, leading it to peak at No. 6 on the Hot Christian Songs and No. 4 on the Digital Song Sales.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal Music.
David Crowder – lead vocals, writer
Forrest Frank – producer, programmer, lead vocals, writer
Jacob "Biz" Morris – masterer, mixer
