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Find sources: "Josh Farro" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (April 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Josh Farro Farro performing with Paramore in 2008 Background information Born Joshua Neil Farro (1987-09-29) September 29, 1987 (age 38) Voorhees Township, New Jersey, U.S. Genres Alternative rock pop-punk pop rock power pop emo pop emo Occupation Musician Instruments Guitar vocals Years active 2004–present Member of Farro Poets and Prophets The War Within Me Formerly of Paramore Novel American Spouse Jenna Rice ​ (m. 2010)​ Musical artist **Joshua Neil Farro** (born September 29, 1987) is an American musician, best known as co-founder, former lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the [rock](/source/Rock_music) band [Paramore](/source/Paramore). Since leaving Paramore in 2010, he has pursued a solo career as the lead vocalist and guitarist of his self-named band Farro. His debut solo album, *Walkways*, was released in 2016. ## Early life Farro was born in [Voorhees Township, New Jersey](/source/Voorhees_Township%2C_New_Jersey), on September 29, 1987,[1] the second-oldest of five siblings, including [Paramore](/source/Paramore) drummer [Zac Farro](/source/Zac_Farro). He is a self-taught guitarist and began playing when he was 13 years old. His family later moved to Franklin, Tennessee.[2] ## Career Farro with Paramore in 2007 ### Paramore (2004–2010) Along with his younger brother [Zac](/source/Zac_Farro), Farro was a founding member of Paramore, serving as the band's lead guitarist and backing vocalist from 2004 until his exit in late 2010. Farro was credited with co-writing almost every track on Paramore's first three albums. #### Departure and blog controversy On December 21, 2010, a blog appeared online claiming to be an official exit statement from the Farro brothers. The blog entry refuted statements made by Paramore's official website regarding the brothers' departure and was heavily critical of [Hayley Williams](/source/Hayley_Williams), her family, [Atlantic Records](/source/Atlantic_Records), and [Fueled by Ramen](/source/Fueled_by_Ramen).[3] Farro appeared in a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FoDWndy5fOM) on [YouTube](/source/YouTube) claiming that the blog was genuine. The video was quickly removed for reported violations, but Farro re-uploaded it a few days later.[4] Farro, a Christian, cited his and Williams' differing beliefs as a reason for departing Paramore.[5] ### Novel American (2011–2014) On February 2, 2011, Farro announced he had established a [Twitter](/source/Twitter) account for his new band, Novel American.[6][7] The band included high school friends Van Beasley, Tyler Ward, and Ryan Clark, each formerly of the band Cecil Adora. Unlike in Paramore, Farro relegated himself to guitar in the new project, saying, "I never wanted to sing. My voice — and this is not false humility — is just not that good."[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] On February 22, 2011, the band announced Farro's brother [Zac](/source/Zac_Farro) would replace Tyler Ward on drums.[8] However, on May 23, 2014, Farro stated that he had scrapped the project entirely, primarily due to the lack of a suitable vocalist.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ### Farro (2014–2017) In May 2014, Farro announced on Twitter that he had scrapped his previous band, Novel American, because "nothing was going anywhere". Later that year, he announced the name of his solo project, Farro. His debut single, "Color Rush", was released in November 2014, with a music video appearing on YouTube. Farro released his debut album, *Walkways*, independently on February 5, 2016.[9] He announced a mini tour to support the album throughout the year.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] On May 19, 2017, he announced on Twitter that he is writing for his second album,[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] however there has been no update on a release date since. ### Poets & Prophets (2018–Present) On February 6, 2026, it was announced that Farro, alongside Rebekah White Williams, [Mitch Wong](/source/Mitch_Wong), and Tommy Iceland had joined to create Poets and Prophets, a [contemporary Christian](/source/Contemporary_Christian_music) music [collective](/source/Musical_collective). They were signed to [Fair Trade Services](/source/Fair_Trade_Services), and their debut single, "Make Room", was released on March 13, 2026.[10] ## Personal life On April 3, 2010, Farro married fiancée Jenna Rice in Tennessee, missing [Paramore](/source/Paramore)'s Pacific Rim tour to plan the wedding.[11] Their daughter was born on January 28, 2018, and their son was born on May 22, 2020.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] He has four siblings, including [Zac](/source/Zac_Farro). Farro currently resides in [Nashville, Tennessee](/source/Nashville%2C_Tennessee).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Discography ### Studio albums - *Walkways* (2016) ### With Paramore - *[All We Know Is Falling](/source/All_We_Know_Is_Falling)* (2005) - *[Riot!](/source/Riot!)* (2007) - *[Brand New Eyes](/source/Brand_New_Eyes)* (2009) ## Other songs He was one of three co-writers of the song "[This Is Amazing Grace](/source/This_Is_Amazing_Grace)" along with [Jeremy Riddle](/source/Jeremy_Riddle) and [Phil Wickham](/source/Phil_Wickham); the song is featured on both [Bethel Music](/source/Bethel_Music)'s (Bethel Church) live CD/DVD *[For the Sake of the World](/source/For_the_Sake_of_the_World)* where Jeremy performed it, as well as on Phil Wickham's album *The Ascension*.[12] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Condran, Ed. ["Paramore movin' up, just not movin' out"](http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=BURB&p_multi=LBCB&p_theme=burb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=110147869FE4E2F0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM), *Bucks County Courier Times*, February 25, 2006. Accessed March 17, 2011. "The Farro brothers who were born in Williams NJ met Williams four years ago." 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Synthesis.net Paramore Being Crazy 4 Episode #2"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KawUHU9oV6I). YouTube. November 18, 2007. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/KawUHU9oV6I) from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Farro, Josh (December 21, 2010). ["Tetelestai: Josh and Zac's Exit Statement"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160119165002/http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/josh-and-zacs-exit-statement.html). Joshnfarro.blogspot.com. Archived from [the original](http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/josh-and-zacs-exit-statement.html) on January 19, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Farro, Josh (December 22, 2010). ["Tetelestai: The Truth"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110819030932/http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/truth.html). Joshnfarro.blogspot.com. Archived from [the original](http://joshnfarro.blogspot.com/2010/12/truth.html) on August 19, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Parsons, Katie (April 20, 2011). ["Josh Farro claims Paramore lyrics contradicted his faith"](https://www.nme.com/news/music/paramore-85-1297444). *[NME](/source/NME)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Michaels, Sean (February 3, 2011). ["Ex-Paramore guitarist announces new band"](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/feb/03/ex-paramore-guitarist-new-band). *the Guardian*. Retrieved January 20, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Exclusive: Josh Farro Returns With Post-Paramore Band Novel American"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110203081431/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657091/exclusive-josh-farro-returns-with-postparamore-band-novel-american.jhtml). MTV. February 2, 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657091/exclusive-josh-farro-returns-with-postparamore-band-novel-american.jhtml) on February 3, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Ex-Paramore members Zac and Josh Farro joins forces for new band"](http://www.nme.com/news/paramore/55088). nme.com. February 22, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Walkways by Farro"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/walkways/1067913469). February 5, 2016 – via music.apple.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Chart-Topping, Award-Winning Songwriters Rebekah White Williams, Josh Farro, Mitch Wong and Tommy Iceland From Poets & Prophets; Sign With Fair Trade Services"](https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2026/02/06.FairTradeSignsAward-WinningSongwritersWhoFormPoetsandProphets.asp). *Jesus Freak Hideout*. Merge PR. February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["A Note From Josh - Blog Detail"](http://www.paramore.net/blog/a-note-from-josh/). Paramore.net. February 5, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Phil Wickham - This Is Amazing Grace - Behind The Song"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVtLvufkdcE). YouTube. July 7, 2013. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/SVtLvufkdcE) from the original on December 12, 2021. ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Josh Farro](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Josh_Farro). - [Bio at Paramore.net](http://www.paramore.net/member/i/19152/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110120045120/http://www.paramore.net/member/i/19152/) January 20, 2011, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) v t e Paramore Hayley Williams Zac Farro Taylor York Josh Farro Jeremy Davis Studio albums All We Know Is Falling Riot! Brand New Eyes Paramore After Laughter This Is Why Extended plays The Summer Tic EP 2010 Summer Tour EP The Only Exception EP Singles Club The Holiday Sessions Live albums Live in the UK 2008 The Final Riot! Remix albums Re: This Is Why Singles "Pressure" "Emergency" "All We Know" "Misery Business" "Hallelujah" "Crushcrushcrush" "That's What You Get" "Decode" "Ignorance" "Brick by Boring Brick" "The Only Exception" "Careful" "Playing God" "Monster" "Now" "Still Into You" "Daydreaming" "Ain't It Fun" "Hard Times" "Told You So" "Fake Happy" "Rose-Colored Boy" "Caught in the Middle" "This Is Why" "The News" "Running Out of Time" Other songs "Renegade" "In the Mourning" "All I Wanted" "Grow Up" "Anklebiters" "Hate to See Your Heart Break" Tours Brand New Eyes World Tour Self-Titled Tour Monumentour After Laughter Tour This Is Why Tour Related articles Discography Songs Awards and nominations The Eras Tour Category Authority control databases International VIAF Artists MusicBrainz Grammy Awards --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Josh Farro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Farro) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Farro?action=history)). 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