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Join William Ryan III for the week of October 24, 2026, as we count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music! Brandon Lake makes a big move, and Ben Fuller teams up with Carrie Underwood for this week’s new entry, “If It Was Up To Me.” We’re throwing it back to 2013 with Building 429’s “We Won’t Be Shaken” and spotlighting HCJB2 in Ecuador as our Station of the Week. Plus, we reveal your Future Fan Favorite winner, and Josh Wilson and Switchfoot go head-to-head for your votes. Who takes the top spot this week? Listen to find out! 20 The Countdown Magazi...

We’re counting down the biggest songs in Christian music for the week of October 17, 2026! CAIN joins the Top 20 with “Living Water,” Jeremy Camp makes the week’s biggest climb, and the race for the top spot continues. Join William Ryan III for highlights from the GMA Dove Awards, stories behind the songs, and a 20Throwback to Zach Williams’ “Fear Is a Liar” from 2017. We’re also celebrating Ascend FM as our Station of the Week. This week, Jamie MacDonald’s “Million Chances” and Phil Wickham’s “Everyday Hallelujah” are up for your vote. Listen, vote, and join our October $1 Challenge at 20TCM.com! 20 T...

There’s a new #1 this week! Join William Ryan III as we count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music. Jamie MacDonald shares her personal connection to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Colton Dixon tells the story behind his new fragrance, and we have details on how you can watch Phil Wickham’s upcoming concert from home. Plus, we’re heading back to 2015 with Francesca Battistelli’s “Holy Spirit,” celebrating Good News Radio in Nebraska, and introducing two new songs for your Future Fan Favorite vote! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the...

There’s a new #1 this week! Join William Ryan III as we count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music for October 3, 2026, including a new entry from Peter Burton! Matthew West takes us behind the scenes of his new album, and Chris Tomlin gives some familiar worship favorites a more relaxed sound. Plus, we head back to 2015 with Big Daddy Weave’s “Overwhelmed” and visit our Station of the Week, KFSI in Rochester, Minnesota. We’ll also hear last week’s Future Fan Favorite winner from Joseph O’Brien and introduce this week’s contenders from Matthew West and Elevation Worship. Who’s t...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, two songs make their chart debut and several artists are climbing fast. We’ll hear how Anne Wilson’s story is headed to the big screen, get a childhood dream update from Caleb of Caleb & John, and share the story behind for KING + COUNTRY’s collaboration with Jessica Simpson. Our 20Throwback is Switch’s “Symphony” from 2019, and we’re celebrating RacMan Radio, part of the 20 family since 2013, as our Station of the Week. Plus, hear last week’s Future Fan Favorite winner and the two songs up for your vote! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-support...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William shares the latest songs in Christian music, introduces two new Future Fan Favorite contenders, and looks back at Chris Tomlin’s “Jesus Loves Me” from 2015. You’ll also hear about Chris Tomlin’s latest milestone, Natalie Grant’s performance at a Tennessee Titans game, and Brandon Lake’s special onstage moment with a Make-A-Wish recipient. Plus, we visit CHVN 95.1 FM in Winnipeg, Manitoba, our Station 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!

This week, WR3 celebrates seven years as host of 20 The Countdown Magazine and shares the personal story of how he became part of the show. The countdown also delivers one of its most surprising debuts ever, along with new artist stories, this week’s Christian music news, a visit with our Station of the Week in South Florida, and another round of Future Fan Favorite voting. Listen now to find out how the Top 20 unfolds! 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...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, Ryan Stevenson celebrates 10 years of “Eye of the Storm” with a special new version honoring his late friend Gabe Patillo. We’ll also hear about Lauren Daigle’s new Krewe Pass app and a new television show that brings some familiar Christian artists into the kitchen. Terrian is your Future Fan Favorite winner with “You Remain,” and our 20Throwback takes us back to 2012 with Sidewalk Prophets and “Live Like That.” Join William Ryan III as he counts down this week’s 20 biggest songs in Christian music! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with ou...

We’re counting down the Top 20 songs in Christian music this week, including some big moves up the chart and several newer songs making their way toward the top. William also remembers the extraordinary life and faith of Dolly Parton, including her long history with the GMA Dove Awards and collaborations with Christian artists. You’ll hear about Jamie MacDonald’s new song inspired by *The Chosen* and a new biblical movie executive-produced by Michael W. Smith. Plus, we have a special Dolly Parton and Zach Williams 20XTRA, reveal last week’s Future Fan Favorite winner, introduce two new songs for your...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William counts down the biggest songs in Christian music and catches up on stories from Hope Darst, Leanna Crawford, and Elevation Rhythm’s Nate Diaz. We’ll also visit WMIE in Cocoa, Florida, a longtime 20TCM affiliate, and rewind to 2016 with Stars Go Dim and “You Are Loved.” Plus, two new songs compete for your vote as this week’s Future Fan Favorite. Which song will take the top spot? Listen now to find out! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’ll tell you about a new movie celebrating some of the biggest worship songs of all time, Forrest Frank’s record-breaking Jesus Generation Tour, and Phil Wickham’s recent visit to Fox & Friends. Plus, we’re going back to Steven Curtis Chapman’s “Dive” for this week’s Throwback, and you’ll meet The Dove Radio Network in Medford, Oregon, our Station of the Week. We’ll also count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music and give you two new songs to vote on for Future Fan Favorite! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, the countdown keeps moving with new music climbing the chart, including a strong debut from Cochren & Co. We also welcome the WBCL Radio Network to the 20 family as our Station of the Week and celebrate their 50 years of ministry on the air. In the news, we take you to the Ark Encounter for the kickoff of the world's largest Christian music festival, hear about Joel Smallbone's latest movie role alongside his wife Moriah, and break down the newly announced Dove Award nominations, including one of the toughest categories of the year: Pop/Contemporary Song...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, Zach Williams looks to hold onto the top spot, but Josiah Queen and CeCe Winans are right behind him and making things interesting. We'll also see who earns this week's Biggest Mover honors and welcome a brand-new song to the countdown. In Artist News, Leanna Crawford shares some exciting family news, Francesca Battistelli opens up about returning with new music after an eight-year break, and Seph Schlueter announces a new children's book inspired by one of his biggest songs. You'll also hear this week's Station of the Week, check out two brand-new Future Fan...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we're celebrating some exciting artist news from Jeremy Rosado, taking to the skies with Natalie Layne for a one-of-a-kind performance, and highlighting one of this week's biggest new Christian music releases. Plus, we revisit a favorite from Stars Go Dim in this week's Throwback and count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music. Thanks for listening! 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 on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William Ryan III counts down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music and catches you up on what's happening with some of your favorite artists. You'll hear about Matthew West's unforgettable trip to Alaska, Britt Nicole's first performance at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium, and Brandon Lake's recent appearance on CBS Mornings, where he shares the heart behind his music. Plus, we shine the spotlight on our Station of the Week, KGBA & KROP in El Centro, California, celebrate another Future Fan Favorite, and count down all the way to this week's biggest song in Christian music. ...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, one of the year's biggest songs continues its run at the top, but the race is getting tighter as several familiar favorites continue to climb. There's a brand new debut from Forrest Frank, strong upward movement from Micah Tyler and TobyMac, and another shakeup inside the Top 10. You'll also hear the latest artist news, including Lauren Daigle celebrating the Fourth of July in front of more than 400,000 people in Nashville, Joel Smallbone marking 13 years of marriage with a look back at his wedding day, and Steven Curtis Chapman sharing why he never takes the...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, a familiar favorite is back in the spotlight as a former chart-topper makes a big move toward the top, while two brand new songs make their chart debut. We also count down another week of the biggest songs in Christian music and find out which artist claims the number one spot. Along the way, Ben Fuller shares what God has been teaching him as his ministry continues to grow, Jeremy Camp joins Dude Perfect for a special night that ends with worship and the Gospel, and Matthew West reflects on true freedom after taking...

Join William Ryan III as he counts down this week's biggest songs in Christian music on 20 The Countdown Magazine! This week, there's a new song making its debut in the Top 20, while several artists continue their climb toward the top of the chart. You'll hear music from Matthew West, CeCe Winans, Elevation Rhythm, Zach Williams, MercyMe, Elevation Worship, Phil Wickham, We The Kingdom, Josiah Queen, Jamie MacDonald, Tauren Wells, and more. Along the way, we'll hear about CAIN's upcoming Live and in Worship Tour, Leanna Crawford's new behind-the-scenes video series leading up to her upcoming album, and Anne Wilson celebrating...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, several songs continue their climb toward the top of the chart, including a strong move from CeCe Winans and a Top 10 breakthrough for Josiah Queen. You'll also hear music from MercyMe, Zach Williams, Elevation Worship, We The Kingdom, Phil Wickham, Caleb & John, and more. We'll take a trip back to 2018 for this week's Throwback with Tauren Wells and his hit song "Known." Plus, we'll spotlight our Station of the Week, WFST in Caribou, Maine, a longtime affiliate serving listeners in the northeastern corner of the United States. And don't forget to cast your vote...

On this week's edition of 20 The Countdown Magazine, we're counting down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music and checking in with listeners around the world. You'll hear from our Station of the Week, 97.3 JCFM The Rock Radio in the Philippines, revisit a 2012 favorite from Sidewalk Prophets in our Throwback feature, and vote on two brand-new Future Fan Favorite contenders from CAIN and Ellie Holcomb. Plus, we'll share stories about Brandon Lake bringing worship to CMA Fest, CAIN opening up about identity and success, and Maverick City Music leading worship at Walt Disney World. Join William Ryan III for two hours...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we've got plenty of movement across the chart, including a couple of artists making big jumps toward the Top 5 and a familiar favorite continuing an impressive run near the top. You'll hear music from MercyMe, CeCe Winans, Zach Williams, Elevation Worship, Phil Wickham, Blessing Offor, Caleb & John, and more. Plus, we'll take a trip back to 1998 for this week's Throwback with FFH. Along the way, we'll celebrate some exciting life news from Emerson Day, hear about a unique airborne performance from The Afters, and share a special moment between CeCe Winans and a newly...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, Caleb & John celebrate a huge Grand Ole Opry moment with Steven Curtis Chapman, Phil Wickham heads to the baseball field in Kentucky for a special first pitch, and Michael W. Smith invites fans on an unforgettable cruise through Norway’s fjords. Plus, new music keeps climbing, the Future Fan Favorite winner is revealed, and one artist earns another week at the top of the chart. You’ll also hear this week’s 20XTRA song, “The Blessing” from Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, along with the 20 biggest songs in Christian music! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-s...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, there’s a shakeup near the top of the chart as several artists continue making big moves heading into summer! CeCe Winans climbs higher into the Top 10, Phil Wickham debuts a brand new song on the chart, and we throw it back to Matthew West’s 2016 hit “Grace Wins.” You’ll also hear the latest Christian music news, including Forrest Frank turning a fan challenge into a brand new music project, CeCe Winans announcing her first-ever devotional book, and thousands gathering in Washington, D.C. for Rededicate 250 with worship led by Chris Tomlin. Plus, we crown a...

Fresh music, big stories, and a brand new artist hit the countdown this week on 20 The Countdown Magazine. Bay Turner makes his debut on the chart and shares the story behind his new song, plus we catch up with Phil Wickham about an exciting new project coming later this year. We also spotlight our Station of the Week from the Caribbean and bring you this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner. Plus, Matthew West, MercyMe, Elevation Worship, Zach Williams, and more battle it out across this week’s Top 20. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, there’s plenty of movement across the Top 20 as some longtime favorites continue battling for the top spot and a few newer songs keep gaining momentum. Blanca returns to the countdown with her new song “I’m Yours” featuring Ryan Ellis, and she shares the story behind the track. You’ll also hear the latest Christian music news, including Phil Wickham announcing a brand new book called Everyday Hallelujah, an update on Natalie Grant after a recent medical emergency, and an unforgettable moment as Terrian performs “Testimony” alongside a young fan whose personal story makes the song...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, a brand new artist makes her countdown debut, Phil Wickham celebrates 20 years since his very first album, and Andrew Ripp shares the story behind his song “I’d Do It Again.” Plus, We The Kingdom takes us inside their new song “Rescue Me,” we throw it back to TobyMac in 2010, and your votes decide this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner. All that, along with the 20 biggest songs in Christian music, coming up on 20 The Countdown Magazine. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel aroun...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, the chart is packed with music from Phil Wickham, For King & Country, MercyMe, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Caleb & John, and more. Plus, Casting Crowns teams up with Matthew West for this week’s 20XTRA, and Unspoken picks up the Future Fan Favorite win with “Walk With Me.” You’ll also hear artist clips from several of this week’s biggest songs as we count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music. 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

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, one of the biggest songs in Christian music holds strong at the top as the competition tightens right behind it. You’ll hear hits from Phil Wickham, For King & Country, MercyMe, and Katy Nichole, plus a throwback to Mandisa’s “Good Morning” that’ll take you back to 2012. Micah Tyler takes the win as this week’s Future Fan Favorite, and we’ve got two new songs from Unspoken and Seph Schlueter up for your vote. Thanks for spending part of your weekend with us, let’s count ‘em down. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’ve got a packed chart with some big moves and powerful songs you won’t want to miss. You’ll hear music from Phil Wickham, For King & Country, Katy Nichole, TobyMac, MercyMe, and more, plus a special throwback to “Start A Fire” from Unspoken. We also spotlight David Leonard as this week’s Future Fan Favorite with “Well Done,” and introduce two new songs up for your vote from Micah Tyler and Franni Cash. Plus, we’ve got the latest in Christian music news, including a surprise on-stage proposal from Ben Fuller, baby news from Emerson...

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 celebrating Easter weekend with a special 20XTRA from Phil Wickham, and highlighting o...

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 Fan Favorite winner and give you two new songs to vot...

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 across this week’s Top 20. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecou...

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 see who claims the number one spot this week. 20 The Countdown Magazine is lis...

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 family, and feature We The Kingdom as this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner with Resc...

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 anthem that continues to impact the global Church. All that, the late...

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, th...

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 kn...

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 upc...

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 s...

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...