20 The Countdown Magazine

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, WR3 counts down the biggest songs in Christian music and shares stories of faith and inspiration from around the world. You’ll hear new music from Hope Darst, Crowder, and Jeremy Camp, plus the latest updates from artists who are impacting lives in powerful ways. We’ve also got a moving throwback from Rich Mullins, an incredible Forever Fan Favorite pick, an...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’ve got some major movement on the chart and a brand-new record-breaking moment that longtime listeners are going to love. We’ll celebrate one of the biggest names in Christian music holding onto the top spot longer than anyone else since William started hosting the show… plus, there’s a powerful new worship anthem climbing fast that might just surprise yo...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, it’s a special Dove Awards edition of Artist News! William shares his top three favorite moments from Christian music’s biggest night, including a surprise duet that had the whole crowd on their feet. Plus, we’ve got brand-new music from Emerson Day, Megan Woods, and TobyMac, and we’ll celebrate this week’s Future Fan Favorite Winner — Ben Fuller with “Black...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’re celebrating a major milestone as one artist holds the top spot for the 10th week in a row! Plus, we’re heading to Pella, Iowa to spotlight our Station of the Week, KCWN 99.9, celebrating 30 years on the air. In this week’s Christian music news: Highlights from the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards with unforgettable performances and a surprise duet you won’t...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William Ryan brings you the top songs in Christian music, including fresh debuts, powerful worship anthems, and the Future Fan Favorite you voted for. You’ll also hear about our Station of the Week, Power of Worship Radio, reaching listeners from North Carolina all the way to Grenada. Plus, in the news: for KING + COUNTRY announces a brand-new Prime Video do...

On this week’s episode of 20 The Countdown Magazine with William Ryan the Third, you’ll hear stories of unity and worship from a nationally televised memorial service, including powerful moments from Brandon Lake, Chris Tomlin, and Phil Wickham. You’ll also find out which artist is still touring even with a broken leg, and how he’s rolling through shows in style. Plus, we’ve got a brand-new 20Xtra...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine with William Ryan III, we’re counting down the biggest songs in Christian music, and the top spot is holding strong for another week! Along the way, hear which songs are climbing, which ones are brand new, and our Future Fan Favorite winner. Plus, we’ll check in with our Station of the Week, the Revolution Show with Tommy G from New Hampshire, and bring you s...

Join William Ryan the Third for 20 The Countdown Magazine as we run through the biggest songs in Christian music this week. There are fresh chart moves, plus an inspiring 20Xtra from Lauren Daigle and a Throwback that pairs Zach Williams with Dolly Parton. We’ll crown a new Future Fan Favorite and give you the chance to help pick next week’s winner. Two hours of music, stories, and surprises that...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine with William Ryan III, seven songs are climbing the chart, seven are slipping down, and six are holding steady. We’ve got a Throwback from 2006 with Third Day, a brand-new Station of the Week spotlight, and all the latest stories behind your favorite Christian hits. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine we’ve got another exciting lineup of the top songs in Christian music. One of your favorite worship leaders is holding down the #1 spot for the fourth week in a row, plus you’ll hear the brand new Future Fan Favorite winner chosen by your votes. We’ve also got some powerful new songs breaking into the chart and a special moment from Colton Dixon that you won’...

This week’s countdown is packed with powerful moments and a few surprises! Forrest Frank’s story of healing keeps unfolding in incredible ways, MercyMe has a moving new single climbing fast, and Switchfoot takes us back with one of their all-time classics as our Throwback. We’ll also celebrate a brand-new Future Fan Favorite winner and introduce two fresh songs you can vote on. Plus, we’re welcomi...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’ve got a 20XTRA feature from Meagan Woods that’s all about encouragement, a brand new Future Fan Favorite winner from Jordan Feliz, and two fresh songs you can vote on for next week. We’ll also spotlight our Station of the Week, Sound of Life, a network that’s been sharing the hope and love of Jesus since the 1980s. Plus, you’ll hear inspiring moments fro...

We’ve got an incredible lineup of the 20 biggest songs in Christian music, including a few powerful climbers and some exciting new voices breaking into the chart. You’ll also hear a miraculous recovery story from Forrest Frank that had us all stunned—and praising God. Plus, we’ll share why Crowder’s asking for prayer this week, and celebrate some big baby news from Hannah Kerr. There’s a brand new...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we count down the top 20 songs in Christian music, celebrate a surprise Dove Award nomination reveal for Katy Nichole, and throw it back to a powerful hit that just marked its 10th anniversary. William also shares some big family news—his son got engaged! Plus, two new songs are up for your vote as the next Future Fan Favorite. Join us for music, stories, an...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, the countdown is packed with fresh songs, big moves, and your votes for the Future Fan Favorite. William shares new music from Emerson Day and Elevation Rhythm, the latest artist news, and a throwback from For King & Country. You’ll also hear an update from our Station of the Week in Albany, Georgia, and find out which two new songs are up for your vote. Cat...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we welcome a brand new song to the chart—“Can’t Steal My Joy” from Josiah Queen and Brandon Lake. Plus, we’ve got all your favorite artists, the latest listener stories, and our Station of the Week shoutout. Don’t miss this week’s throwback, and if you’re ready to help choose the next Future Fan Favorite, your votes are open for Chris Tomlin’s “How Good It I...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William Ryan counts down the top 20 songs in Christian music, shares a brand new XTRA, and spotlights some incredible listener favorites. You’ll hear inspiring stories behind the music, find out which song is gaining serious momentum, and get the inside scoop on what artists are up to. Plus, don’t miss the Future Fan Favorite segment, listener shoutouts, and...

🎧 This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’ve got some exciting surprises! A legendary live performance, a powerful new artist collab, and the return of a beloved voice in Christian music. Plus, we reveal the latest Future Fan Favorite winner, feature a brand new song you can vote on, and take it back to 2007 for this week’s Throwback. Join William Ryan III for all the stories behind the songs,...

We’ve got powerful stories behind the music this week—from a long-awaited miracle to a mission across the world. 🎉 Michael Cochren of Cochren & Co shares deeply personal news that’s been eight years in the making. 🌍 Jeremy Camp takes the Gospel global—and you’ll hear a moving moment from the Philippines that’s hard to forget. 🧠 And Danny Gokey opens up about a silent struggle he’s faced for yea...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, MercyMe continues climbing, and we welcome two brand-new debuts from Tauren Wells and Emerson Day. Plus, we’ve got some big news in Christian music: – Third Day is reuniting for the first time in over a decade – Chad from Unspoken releases a heartfelt song for his son’s graduation – And TobyMac + CeCe Winans? Yes please—find out about their new collab on “Oh...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, see if Jon Reddick holds strong at #1 for a third week in a row with his powerful anthem “No Fear.” We also welcome a brand new station to the family—Faith 107 in Indianapolis—and throw it back to Matthew West’s 2020 hit “Truth Be Told.” Plus, we’ve got a packed news segment featuring: Ben Fuller & Carrie Underwood sharing the Grand Ole Opry stage Brandon La...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William Ryan III brings you the top 20 songs in Christian music—with powerful new entries, emotional performances, and inspiring artist stories straight from the stage at CMB Momentum in Orlando. Hear what happened when Josiah Queen reimagined a classic DC Talk song, the personal story behind Micah Tyler’s “God Did It,” and a moving moment when TobyMac sat d...