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20 The Countdown Magazine

William Ryan, III

20 The Countdown Magazine is a weekly top 20 Christian music countdown show hosted by William Ryan, III featuring artist interviews, Christian music news, and the latest Christian music!

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20 The Countdown Magazine (4/4/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/04/03

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, there’s a lot happening across the chart, including some big movement in the top 10 and a few standout songs continuing to build momentum.We’ve got brand new music making waves, plus a strong showing from some of your favorite artists like TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, and MercyMe. Plus, our Future Fan Favorite winner goes to Jamie MacDonald with “Ain’t No Way,” and we’ve got two new songs up for your vote from Ryan Stevenson and David Leonard. We’re also

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20 The Countdown Magazine (3/28/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/03/27

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, there’s a big shakeup at the top of the chart as a brand new number one takes over after a three-week run!You’ll hear music from favorites like TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle, and Anne Wilson, plus a powerful Throwback from Third Day. We’ll also check out the latest in Christian music news, including new music connected to House of David, a brand new book from Steven Curtis Chapman, and a major tour kickoff from Third Day. Plus, we reveal your Future

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20 The Countdown Magazine (3/21/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/03/20

On this week’s episode of 20 The Countdown Magazine, we count down the biggest songs in Christian music, hear from artists along the way, and spotlight another great Throwback with Cory Asbury’s 2020 hit, “The Father’s House.” We also reveal this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner, Natalie Layne with “The Long Way,” and open up voting for next week between Stars Go Dim’s “Holy” and Cade Thompson’s “That’s What The Cross Is For.” Plus, we’ve got the latest artist news and all the momentum happening

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20 The Countdown Magazine (3/14/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/03/13

This week on *20 The Countdown Magazine*, the race at the top stays tight as familiar favorites keep battling for position and several big songs continue building momentum across the chart. You will hear movement inside the Top 10, a strong showing from some of Christian music’s biggest voices, this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner, and a throwback to 2013 with Hawk Nelson’s *Words*. Plus, we spotlight OPM Rise Up Radio in the Philippines as our Station of the Week. Listen all the way to the end to

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20 The Countdown Magazine (3/7/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/03/06

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, there’s plenty happening across the chart as familiar favorites hold strong, new momentum builds, and a few songs make important moves toward the top 🎙️ We also catch up with artist news, including Jamie MacDonald opening up in a new interview, Megan Woods announcing a devotional inspired by I Believe You, and Jeremy Rosado teasing a return to The Voice. Plus, we throw it back to 2006 with How Great Is Our God from Chris Tomlin, welcome WMNZ to the countdown

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20 The Countdown Magazine (2/28/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/02/27

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, the chart is packed with big moves, powerful worship moments, and a few songs making serious momentum toward the top.You’ll hear music from Phil Wickham, TobyMac, MercyMe, Katy Nichole, Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin, and more, plus a spotlight on our Station of the Week, 102.5 The Vine FM. Our Future Fan Favorite winner, Tasha Layton, breaks through in a big way, and we’ve got two brand-new songs up for your vote. We also open up the 20XTRA vault for a worship

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20 The Countdown Magazine (2/21/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/02/20

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, MercyMe has a big night at the Grand Ole Opry celebrating the upcoming I Can Only Imagine 2, and Bart Millard gets to watch his son make his Opry debut. Lauren Daigle checks another iconic venue off the list with a stunning performance at Carnegie Hall alongside Jamie MacDonald, and we tag along with CAIN for a Disney birthday celebration.There’s a lot of movement inside the Top 10, a powerful Future Fan Favorite from Brian and Katie Torwalt, and your votes

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20 The Countdown Magazine (2/14/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/02/13

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we are counting down the biggest songs in Christian music as the chart keeps shifting and several fan favorites continue to climb.You will hear powerful new music from artists like TobyMac, Lauren Daigle, Anne Wilson, and for KING & COUNTRY, plus a special 20XTRA feature you will not want to miss. We are also spotlighting our Future Fan Favorite winner, Jaye King, and giving you two brand-new songs to vote on for next week’s show. In our news segment, we

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20 The Countdown Magazine (2/7/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/02/06

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’re counting down the biggest songs in Christian music and celebrating some really cool moments happening across the industry.We recap a standout weekend at the GRAMMY Awards, where Christian artists were recognized on one of the world’s biggest stages, including wins from familiar names you hear every week on the countdown. It’s encouraging to see faith-filled music reaching far beyond Christian radio. We also talk about a new book announcement from

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20 The Countdown Magazine (1/31/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/01/30

There’s plenty of movement throughout the chart, including some strong climbs, familiar favorites holding their ground, and a brand-new song stepping into the top spot. We also spotlight a powerful Throwback from Mac Powell, plus celebrate this week’s Future Fan Favorite Winner and introduce two new songs you can vote on for next week.You’ll also hear from our Station of the Week, Vision Christian Media in Australia, the largest network we partner with, airing 20 on nearly 800 stations across the

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20 The Countdown Magazine (1/24/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/01/23

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’re counting down the Top 20 Christian songs in the country and celebrating the music that’s connecting with listeners right now.You’ll hear this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner, chosen by you, along with our Station of the Week spotlight. We’re also sharing encouraging news from across the Christian music world, including new family milestones, upcoming releases, and exciting film news fans won’t want to miss. Along the way, we throw it back with a

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20 The Countdown Magazine (1/17/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/01/16

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’re counting down the Top 20 Christian songs of the week, filled with powerful lyrics, honest faith moments, and music that’s connecting with listeners everywhere. You’ll hear big moves on the chart, meaningful stories behind the songs, and a few moments that remind us why these songs matter in the first place. Settle in and enjoy the countdown from start to finish. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit20thecountdown.com to help us with our

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20 The Countdown Magazine (1/10/26)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2026/01/09

This week’s 20 The Countdown Magazine episode featured the latest Top 20 chart, along with a 20XTRA spotlight from MercyMe, Make It Well, stepping into the slot normally held by Future Fan Favorite, for this week only.In NEWS, CeCe Winans reached a massive audience on CBS’s New Year’s Eve Live from Nashville, performing her new version of Lean On Me with the historic Fisk Jubilee Singers, a collaboration that stood out from the night’s performances. Phil Wickham crossed into a new creative lane

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20 The Countdown Magazine (12/27/25)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2025/12/26

It’s our Year End Countdown, counting down the biggest Christian songs of 2025. From breakthrough artists to familiar favorites, this special episode highlights the songs that defined the year and the moments listeners connected with most.You’ll hear chart topping hits from Phil Wickham, Crowder, Brandon Lake, Jamie MacDonald, MercyMe, TobyMac, and more, plus two Future Fan Favorite winners that made their mark along the way. Whether these songs carried you through a tough season, a moment of

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20 The Countdown Magazine (12/13/25)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2025/12/12

It’s Christmas Around The World on 20 The Countdown Magazine. For this special holiday episode, we’re stepping away from the countdown and taking a global look at how Christmas is celebrated, with voices from listeners, radio stations, and artists from around the world.You’ll hear a festive mix of classic and new Christmas songs from many of the artists you normally hear on the show, along with stories and traditions that make the season meaningful in different places. No chart positions this

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20 The Countdown Magazine (12/6/25)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2025/12/05

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine we’re bringing back a listener favorite from last month. It is our special 40th anniversary episode where Jon Rivers, the man who launched the show back in 1985, joins William Ryan III to look at how the show started, how it grew, and how Christian music has changed over four decades. It is packed with great stories, a few laughs, and plenty of moments that remind you why this show has lasted forty years. If you missed it the first time, here is your chance to

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20 The Countdown Magazine (11/29/25)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2025/11/28

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, the chart shifted again with solid climbs from Jeremy Camp, Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen with Brandon Lake, and steady momentum from Crowder. Jamie MacDonald came into the week defending her #1 spot, and the only way to know if she keeps it is to listen.Our 20XTRA feature this week comes from Rachel Lampa with Stacie Orrico and their track “Blessed.” You can vote now for next week’s Future Fan Favorite pick between Danny Gokey’s “The Moment The Whole World

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20 The Countdown Magazine (11/22/25)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2025/11/21

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we are loaded up with great music, some big stories from your favorite artists, and a brand new Future Fan Favorite winner. We will take a look at MercyMe’s 2018 hit “Grace Got You” in our Throwback segment, and we will hear from artists like Phil Wickham, Lauren Daigle, Jeremy Camp, and more as they move around the chart.We also have fresh news from the Christian music world, including Lauren Daigle, CeCe Winans, and Phil Wickham coming together for a

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20 The Countdown Magazine (11/15/25)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2025/11/14

This week’s countdown is packed with new debuts. Jamie MacDonald continues to surprise people with a breakout hit, and Jeremy Camp storms into the top five with serious momentum. Anne Wilson shows up with a powerful story behind her new song, and Lauren Daigle nudges her way into the top ten again. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

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20TCM 40th Anniversary Celebration (11/8/25)

20 The Countdown Magazine ·

2025/11/07

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’re celebrating 40 incredible years on the air! Instead of our usual Top 20 countdown, we’re taking a look back at the moments, artists, and songs that have defined 20 The Countdown Magazine through the decades. From the early days with Jon Rivers to the chart-toppers of today, you’ll hear the stories that shaped Christian music and the people who made it unforgettable. Plus, hear from artists like Micah Tyler who grew up listening to the show and now find

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