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 faith-filled music reaching far beyond Christian radio.

We also talk about a new book announcement from MercyMe’s Bart Millard, sharing the story behind one of the band’s most powerful songs and its connection to the upcoming I Can Only Imagine 2 movie.

Plus, CCM Magazine just released a new cover story featuring Colton Dixon, and we hear him open up about life, faith, and the heart behind a song that’s been climbing the chart.

Along the way, we spotlight our Station of the Week, Shine 104.9, look back with a 20 Throwback from MercyMe, and reveal this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner, along with two new songs you can vote on right now.

And of course, the countdown delivers plenty of movement, big moments, and music you don’t want to miss. Press play and count it down with us. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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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 Christian Media in Australia, the largest network we partner with, airing 20 on nearly 800 stations across the country.

Thanks for being part of the countdown and supporting the artists, stations, and songs that make this show possible. Let’s get into the Top 20 Christian songs of the week. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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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, upcoming releases, and exciting film news fans won’t want to miss.

Along the way, we throw it back with a song that still hits home years later and highlight artists whose songs are shaping worship and everyday faith right now.

If you love discovering new music, celebrating the stories behind the songs, and being part of a community that votes and listens together, this episode is for you. Tune in and count it down with us. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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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 to finish. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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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 collaboration that stood out from the night’s performances. Phil Wickham crossed into a new creative lane voicing David in the animated musical David, a milestone he called a personal dream fulfilled. Matthew West shared the moment he chose to put God first at 13 in an I Am Second interview, a reminder that big faith decisions often happen long before public ministry or music careers begin. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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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 made their mark along the way.

Whether these songs carried you through a tough season, a moment of worship, or a drive you’ll never forget, this countdown is a celebration of the music and messages that shaped 2025.

Thanks for listening, and for being part of the 20 The Countdown Magazine family. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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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 stories and traditions that make the season meaningful in different places. No chart positions this week, just great music, shared moments, and plenty of Christmas spirit. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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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 remind you why this show has lasted forty years. If you missed it the first time, here is your chance to catch it. If you heard it already, it is just as fun the second time around. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, the chart shifted again with solid climbs from Jeremy Camp, Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen with Brandon Lake, and steady momentum from Crowder. Jamie MacDonald came into the week defending her #1 spot, and the only way to know if she keeps it is to listen.

Our 20XTRA feature this week comes from Rachel Lampa with Stacie Orrico and their track “Blessed.” You can vote now for next week’s Future Fan Favorite pick between Danny Gokey’s “The Moment The Whole World Changed” and Sanctus Real’s “Hope Begins.”

We also highlight our Station of the Week, Extreme Online Radio in the Philippines, led by Macgerald Buguay. They’re one of seven stations in the country airing 20, and they joined the family just a few weeks ago. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we are loaded up with great music, some big stories from your favorite artists, and a brand new Future Fan Favorite winner. We will take a look at MercyMe’s 2018 hit “Grace Got You” in our Throwback segment, and we will hear from artists like Phil Wickham, Lauren Daigle, Jeremy Camp, and more as they move around the chart.

We also have fresh news from the Christian music world, including Lauren Daigle, CeCe Winans, and Phil Wickham coming together for a global event celebrating one billion Bible App installs, Chris Tomlin kicking off the holidays in New York City, and CeCe Winans heading home to Detroit for a special Thanksgiving moment.

Plus, your votes decided this week’s Future Fan Favorite, and we will introduce two new songs you can vote on for next week.

All that leads us to a brand new number one song, and it is a good one. Let’s get into it. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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