20 The Countdown Magazine

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20 The Countdown Magazine (8/29/26) Aug 28, 2026

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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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (8/22/26) Aug 21, 2026

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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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (8/15/26) Aug 14, 2026

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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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (8/8/26) Aug 07, 2026

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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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (8/1/26) Jul 31, 2026

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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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (7/25/26) Jul 24, 2026

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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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (7/18/26) Jul 17, 2026

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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. Thanks for listening to 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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (7/11/26) Jul 10, 2026

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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 freedom to live out his faith for granted. Plus, we'll introduce two brand new Future Fan Favorite contenders and count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music. Thanks for listening to 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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (7/4/26) Jul 03, 2026

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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 part in a powerful Independence Day celebration in Washington, D.C. You'll also hear last week's Future Fan Favorite winner, cast your vote between new songs from Leanna Crawford and Megan Woods, and we'll spotlight our Station of the Week, KETQ in Yuba City, California. Thanks for listening to another 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!

20 The Countdown Magazine (6/27/26) Jun 26, 2026

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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 the release of her brand-new book, *Rebel*. Plus, we'll introduce this week's Future Fan Favorite nominees and reveal which station we're recognizing as 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!

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