20 The Countdown Magazine

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine we’re bringing back a listener favorite from last month. It is our special 40th anniversary episode where Jon Rivers, the man who launched the show back in 1985, joins William Ryan III to look at how the show started, how it grew, and how Christian music has changed over four decades. It is packed with great stories, a few laughs, and plenty of moments that...