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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This week’s countdown is packed with new debuts. Jamie MacDonald continues to surprise people with a breakout hit, and Jeremy Camp storms into the top five with serious momentum. Anne Wilson shows up with a powerful story behind her new song, and Lauren Daigle nudges her way into the top ten again. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’re celebrating 40 incredible years on the air! Instead of our usual Top 20 countdown, we’re taking a look back at the moments, artists, and songs that have defined 20 The Countdown Magazine through the decades. From the early days with Jon Rivers to the chart-toppers of today, you’ll hear the stories that shaped Christian music and the people who made it unforgettable. Plus, hear from artists like Micah Tyler who grew up listening to the show and now find themselves part of its legacy. Join William Ryan III and Jon Rivers for a heartfelt, nostalgic, and joy-filled celebration of four decades of music that continues to inspire listeners around the world. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, WR3 counts down the biggest songs in Christian music and shares stories of faith and inspiration from around the world. You’ll hear new music from Hope Darst, Crowder, and Jeremy Camp, plus the latest updates from artists who are impacting lives in powerful ways.

We’ve also got a moving throwback from Rich Mullins, an incredible Forever Fan Favorite pick, and a behind-the-scenes look at how God is still working in the lives of artists like Forrest Frank and Cory Asbury.

And don’t forget—next weekend is our 40th Anniversary Show! We’ll be celebrating four decades of faith, music, and memories with Jon Rivers and special guests. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we’ve got some major movement on the chart and a brand-new record-breaking moment that longtime listeners are going to love.

We’ll celebrate one of the biggest names in Christian music holding onto the top spot longer than anyone else since William started hosting the show… plus, there’s a powerful new worship anthem climbing fast that might just surprise you!

You’ll also hear the latest from MercyMe, Crowder, and Elevation Worship, along with a few songs that are making their countdown debut this week.

In the news, we’re talking about the brand-new trailer for I Can Only Imagine 2, Chris Tomlin’s daughter taking the stage in a big way, and some exciting baby news from Forrest Frank.

And this week’s Throwback takes us back to a MercyMe song written from a season of deep faith and unanswered prayers.

All that and more, right here on 20 The Countdown Magazine! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit

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