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20 The Countdown Magazine

William Ryan, III
Christian Music
Faith
Phil Wickham
Toby Mac
20 the Countdown Magazine
Brandon Lake
Crowder
Matthew West
Toby Mack
Tasha Layton
Community Support
Christmas Music
Hope
Mercy Me
Artist Interviews
Prayer
Anne Wilson
Elevation Worship
Jeremy Camp
For King and Country

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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Latest Episodes

On this week's edition of 20 The Countdown Magazine, we're counting down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music and checking in with listeners around the world. You'll hear from our Station of the Week, 97.3 JCFM The Rock Radio in the Philippines, r... more

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we've got plenty of movement across the chart, including a couple of artists making big jumps toward the Top 5 and a familiar favorite continuing an impressive run near the top. You'll hear music from MercyMe, ... more

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, Caleb & John celebrate a huge Grand Ole Opry moment with Steven Curtis Chapman, Phil Wickham heads to the baseball field in Kentucky for a special first pitch, and Michael W. Smith invites fans on an unforgetta... more

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, there’s a shakeup near the top of the chart as several artists continue making big moves heading into summer! CeCe Winans climbs higher into the Top 10, Phil Wickham debuts a brand new song on the chart, and we... more

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Recent Guests

Madison Watkins
Artist with Future Fan Favorite entry
Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (5/23/26)
Bay Turner
Texas native artist, debut on countdown; spoke about Somebody's Praying
Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (5/16/26)
Chandler Moore
Artist featured with God I'm Just Grateful
Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (5/16/26)
Carly Ann Taylor
New artist debuting with Why Should I Worry
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Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (5/2/26)
We The Kingdom
Band sharing the story behind Rescue Me
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Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (5/2/26)
Aki Fama King
Founder and executive creative producer of a new radio Station of the Week
Vivid Insight Radio
Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (4/25/26)
Peter Burton
Artist contributor for the number-one song story
Independent artist
Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (4/25/26)
CeCe Winans
Guest artist, performer featured on the show
Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (4/11/26)
Jamie McDonald
Guest artist, performer featured on the show
Episode: 20 The Countdown Magazine (4/11/26)

Host

William Ryan III
Host of The Countdown Magazine; anchors the weekly Christian music countdown and leads artist interviews, news, and audience engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 316 ratings
  • AMAIZING!!!

    I’m from Western Australia. 20 Is a great show to listen to, young and old.

    It always makes me much more joyful, and builds me up when I’m in a bad mood. Keep doin’ what you’re doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adventures in Odessey
    Australia5 months ago
  • Pretty Good!!

    I really love this podcast, I love how each week it more or less changes, the only downside is that every 2 songs or so they ask for money. Really good except for that! Thank you Countdown family for this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dbifnejfnfkfmdkd
    Canada2 years ago
  • Wow

    I lost connection once I started college many years ago. Totally forgot about this show and Jon. Sad to hear he’s retired but glad to see what the show has become now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kereth
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic Show

    I’ve been listening to 20 since 2000. Great music, a real blessing every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pete_And
    Australia3 years ago
  • So good!

    This countdown is so good! I am 99 turning 100 in 2 months and this helps me stay in my faith! Thank you countdown family!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dbifnejfnfkfmdkd
    Canada3 years ago

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Fans value behind-the-song stories and personal faith reflections from guests.
Many appreciate podcast accessibility and global reach, though some note monetization prompts.
Listeners praise the show's faith-focused community and inspirational artists.

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20 The Countdown Magazine (2/21/26)
Q: How do songs make it on to the countdown?
The chart is based on what's really being played across the United States, tracking airplay on Christian radio stations.
20 The Countdown Magazine (12/6/25)
Q: What were the early days of producing the show like?
Jon discusses the challenges of producing the show manually, including recording on reel-to-reel machines and creating master cassettes.
20 The Countdown Magazine (12/6/25)
Q: How did this idea of 20 The Countdown Magazine come to life?
Jon Rivers shares that the idea was inspired by Jesus telling him that Christian music deserved to be showcased, similar to American Top 40, leading to the creation of the top 20 countdown format.
20 The Countdown Magazine (11/15/25)
Q: What makes 'Honest' resonate with listeners?
The song came from a place of realizing that we don't have to have it all together to come to God.
20 The Countdown Magazine (11/15/25)
Q: What is the story behind your new song?
I wrote this song as a reminder that no matter what you're facing, the love that lives inside of us enables us to overcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 20 The Countdown Magazine

What is 20 The Countdown Magazine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A weekly top-20 Christian music countdown anchored by a central host, interleaving chart updates with artist spotlights, behind-the-song stories, and faith-centered reflections. Episodes routinely feature multiple guests who perform new songs or discuss the inspiration and touring surrounding their releases, plus listener engagement segments and charitable/community prompts. The format emphasizes authentic storytelling, global listener reach, and a strong sense of faith-driven community, making it a good fit for brands aligned with contemporary Christian music, worship, and faith-based storytelling.

- Noteworthy elements include long-running audience participation, behind-the-music segments, and the integration of artist narratives with c... more

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1. Madison Watkins
2. Bay Turner
3. Chandler Moore
4. Carly Ann Taylor
5. We The Kingdom
6. Aki Fama King
7. Peter Burton
8. CeCe Winans

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