20 The Countdown Magazine

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
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around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

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. Visit
20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel
around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

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 voicing David in the animated musical David, a milestone he called a personal dream fulfilled. Matthew West shared the moment he chose to put God first at 13 in an I Am Second interview, a reminder that big faith decisions often happen long before public ministry or music careers begin. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
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around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

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 worship, or a drive you’ll never forget, this countdown is a celebration of the music and messages that shaped 2025.

Thanks for listening, and for being part of the 20 The Countdown Magazine family. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
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around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

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 week, just great music, shared moments, and plenty of Christmas spirit. 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!