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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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- 2 days ago1h 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!
- 1 weeks ago1h 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!
- 2 weeks ago1h 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!
- 3 weeks ago1h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (8/29/26)
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 vote, and spotlight Arizona Hope Radio in Flagstaff and Prescott, Arizona. Which song reaches number one? 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!
- Aug 21, 20261h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (8/22/26)
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 through music, one countdown at a time!
- Aug 14, 20261h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (8/15/26)
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. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
- Aug 7, 20261h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (8/8/26)
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 of the Year. We'll also hear from this week's Future Fan Favorite winner, Tate Butts, and introduce two brand-new Fresh Finds from Katy Nichole and Red Rocks Worship & Chris Brown. Plus, we'll count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music, according to this week's chart, on another exciting edition of 20 The Countdown Magazine! 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!
- Jul 31, 20261h 44m
20 The Countdown Magazine (8/1/26)
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 Favorite songs, and count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music on this week's edition of 20 The Countdown Magazine! 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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