Josiah Queen Biography
Who is Josiah Queen?
Josiah Queen, born on January 11, 2003 (age 23), is a Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from New Port Richey, FL, near Tampa. His journey into music began early, with a deep spiritual connection that inspired him to start writing worship songs at the age of nine in 2012. Josiah's music often draws from Biblical Psalms, delivering profound and heartfelt messages through his compositions.
In 2020, he released his debut single, "God of Miracles," which marked the beginning of his professional music career. He later released two singles with House Church Worship before gaining significant recognition with his hit song "I Am Barabbas" in 2023, which charted on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs. Josiah's impactful presence on social media platforms has helped him reach a wider audience and share his faith through music.
Josiah and his wife, Trinity, live in New Port Richey, FL, and travel extensively together, spreading the gospel and touching lives with his inspirational lyrics and melodies. His dedication to his faith and his craft continues to inspire many within the Christian music community.
In 2024, Josiah Queen released his debut studio album, The Prodigal, on May 24. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart. That year, he headlined the Prodigal Tour, captivating audiences across the U.S. with his heartfelt worship music alongside special guest Strings & Heart. The tour spanned cities from New Braunfels, TX, to Atlanta, GA, leaving a lasting impact on fans nationwide. Later that year, Josiah joined Chris Renzema and Antoine Bradford for the Campus Nights Tour, bringing powerful music to eight college campuses, including the University of Nebraska and the University of Michigan.
Josiah Queen kicked off 2025 with "Can't Steal My Joy," an uplifting anthem featuring 5x GRAMMY® winner Brandon Lake. The song marked his debut release under Capitol Records/CCMG and later reached No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart. He performed at Rock the Universe in Orlando on January 25th. On June 20, 2025, he released "Dusty Bibles," followed by the song's official music video on July 15th. His second studio album, Mt. Zion, was released on August 22, 2025, and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart.
He also appeared on Forrest Frank's single "Jesus Is Coming Back Soon," released October 3rd, 2025, through River House Records, Ten Thousand Projects/Warner Music Group, and Capitol Christian Music Group. The song, written by Forrest, Josiah, Dylan Thomas, and Zac Lawson, and produced by Forrest, Dylan, and Zac, was created in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. On October 17th, 2025, Josiah released a new version of "Dusty Bibles" featuring Avery Anna. The song became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 92, and earned Gold certification from the RIAA less than six months after its original release.
In 2026, Josiah Queen released several singles ahead of his third studio album, including "demons," "judas," "make heaven crowded," "AMAZING!," "sundays," and "when I see You." In May 2026, "demons" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. The song also reached No. 1 on Christian radio, earned Gold certification, and surpassed 100 million streams.
On October 23, 2026, Josiah Queen released Damascus Road, his third studio album. The 14-track album features collaborations with Elevation Rhythm, ZVC, Aodhán King, Chelsea Plank, and Forrest Frank.
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