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by 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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- 1 weeks ago1h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (10/24/26)
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 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!
- 2 weeks ago1h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (10/17/26)
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 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!
- 3 weeks ago1h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (10/10/26)
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 Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
- 4 weeks ago1h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (10/3/26)
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 taking the top spot? Listen 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 through music, one countdown at a time!
- Sep 25, 20261h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (9/26/26)
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-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
- Sep 18, 20261h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (9/19/26)
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!
- Sep 11, 20261h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (9/12/26)
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 a time!
- Sep 4, 20261h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (9/5/26)
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 our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
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