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- Join William Ryan III as we count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music! This week brings two new entries, a big jump for Forrest Frank, and your latest Future Fan Favorite winner. Plus, we’re heading back to 1997 with Steven Curtis Chapman’s “Let Us Pray.”
We’ll also share the stories behind a new album inspired by The Chosen, tell you about Chris Tomlin’s daughter Ashlyn making her acting debut, and catch up on for KING + COUNTRY’s Drummer Boy movie and its last-minute premiere venue change.
Who takes the top spot? Listen to find out, and vote for your next Future Fan Favorite at 20TCM.com! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
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around the world through music, one countdown at a time! - Join William Ryan III for this week’s 20 The Countdown Magazine! Anne Wilson enters the chart, Leanna Crawford makes a big jump, and we count down to this week’s most-played Christian song. Plus, we revisit Lauren Daigle’s “You Say” from 2018 and spotlight Voice of Life in Dominica.
In the news, Forrest Frank announces The Jesus Generation Movie, CeCe Winans takes on a role in Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas, and Caleb and John share their first visit to Yosemite National Park.
We’ll also reveal your Future Fan Favorite winner and introduce two new songs from Lost & Found and Terrian for your vote! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit
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around the world through music, one countdown at a time! - 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
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around the world through music, one countdown at a time! - 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
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around the world through music, one countdown at a time! - 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!
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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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