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20 The Countdown Magazine

William Ryan, III
20 The Countdown Magazine
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  • 20 The Countdown Magazine

    20 The Countdown Magazine (2/21/26)

    2026-02-20 | 1h 44 mins.
    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 are now open between new music from Tasha Layton and Cochren & Co. Plus, the 20 Throwback takes us back to 2016 for the song that introduced many of us to Zach Williams.

    All that, along with the 20 biggest songs in Christian music this week, counted down from coast to coast. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
    20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel
    around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
  • 20 The Countdown Magazine

    20 The Countdown Magazine (2/14/26)

    2026-02-13 | 1h 44 mins.
    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 share updates on an upcoming worship documentary connected to one of the earliest known Christian hymns, a brand-new book announcement from songwriter Stephen McWhirter, and an encouraging conversation from Family Life Radio’s Life in Session series about learning to live loved.

    Our Station of the Week is Positive Radio in the UK, who has been part of the 20 family since 2008.

    All that, plus the full Top 20 countdown and the stories behind the songs that are impacting listeners around the world. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
    20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel
    around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
  • 20 The Countdown Magazine

    20 The Countdown Magazine (2/7/26)

    2026-02-06 | 1h 44 mins.
    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 MercyMe’s Bart Millard, sharing the story behind one of the band’s most powerful songs and its connection to the upcoming I Can Only Imagine 2 movie.

    Plus, CCM Magazine just released a new cover story featuring Colton Dixon, and we hear him open up about life, faith, and the heart behind a song that’s been climbing the chart.

    Along the way, we spotlight our Station of the Week, Shine 104.9, look back with a 20 Throwback from MercyMe, and reveal this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner, along with two new songs you can vote on right now.

    And of course, the countdown delivers plenty of movement, big moments, and music you don’t want to miss. Press play and count it down with us. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
    20thecountdown.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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    20 The Countdown Magazine (1/31/26)

    2026-01-30 | 1h 44 mins.
    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 country.

    Thanks for being part of the countdown and supporting the artists, stations, and songs that make this show possible. Let’s get into the Top 20 Christian songs of the week. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
    20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel
    around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
  • 20 The Countdown Magazine

    20 The Countdown Magazine (1/24/26)

    2026-01-23 | 1h 44 mins.
    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 song that still hits home years later and highlight artists whose songs are shaping worship and everyday faith right now.

    If you love discovering new music, celebrating the stories behind the songs, and being part of a community that votes and listens together, this episode is for you. Tune in and count it down with us. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
    20thecountdown.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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About 20 The Countdown Magazine

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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