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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!

William Ryan, III


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    20 The Countdown Magazine (5/31/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 104:00


    A brand-new #1 song rises to the top, a powerful throwback celebrates 25 years, and William shares a global story of life change you won't want to miss. Plus, updates from artists like Terrian, Natalie Grant, and Steven Curtis Chapman—and a new batch of Future Fan Favorites for you to vote on!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (5/24/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 104:00


    This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, WR3 takes you through the top songs in Christian music, shares some exciting artist updates, highlights a powerful listener story from Knoxville, and honors Memorial Day with a special Station of the Week tribute. You'll also hear the latest Future Fan Favorite winner and get a chance to vote for next week's pick!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (5/17/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 104:00


    This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William Ryan guides you through the May 17 chart as songs spring to life—complete with a brand‑new debut, breakout movers, and our six‑week champ at #1. You'll hear Chris from Elevation Worship explain “I Know a Name,” Zach Williams share the heart behind his Future Fan Favorite “Jesus Loves,” and Josiah Queen reveal how a 40‑year wilderness journey inspired “My Promised Land.” Plus, Bodie, Jeremy Camp, and TobyMac stop by with behind‑the‑scenes stories, we celebrate KCNP Chickasaw Community Radio as Station of the Week, catch up on the latest artist news, and dish on which Future Fan Favorite you picked last week and who's up for your vote next. Tune in for exclusive interviews, listener shout‑outs, and your 20 XTRA track—Forrest Frank & Thomas Rhett's “Nothing Else”—all packed into one power‑packed episode.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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (5/10/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 104:00


    It's Mother's Day weekend and we're celebrating with powerful music, artist stories, and a chart that's full of surprises in the second half! William Ryan III is your host, bringing you the top 20 songs in Christian music — including new music from MercyMe, Phil Wickham, and Katy Nichole. We'll also hear from listeners around the world, check in with our Station of the Week broadcasting from Texas, and crown a new Future Fan Favorite. Plus, find out which song holds the #1 spot for the fifth week in a row… and stick around for a throwback to Jeremy Camp's classic Take You Back.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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (5/3/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 104:00


    This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William Ryan III counts down the biggest songs in Christian music — including a 5-spot jump, a few brand-new debuts, and a returning #1 that's still holding strong. You'll also hear stories from the artists themselves, listener shout-outs from around the world, and the latest Future Fan Favorite winner — plus, two new songs you can vote on for next week! Along the way, William shares a personal anniversary story, highlights a new station joining the 20 family, and gives you a sneak peek at some exciting things happening in Christian music right now.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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (4/26/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 104:00


    This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, a brand-new song makes its debut, four tracks make big jumps up the chart, and we hear the powerful stories behind several of your favorite songs — straight from the artists themselves. Plus, a listener from Kenya shares how she fits the show into her week, and we spotlight a station that's helping spread hope in Alabama. Don't miss it!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (4/19/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 104:00


    Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with this special Easter edition of 20 The Countdown Magazine! William Ryan III counts down the top 20 songs in Christian music. You'll also hear the latest from Brandon Lake, Katy Nichole, TobyMac, and Megan Woods — plus brand-new music from Phil Wickham, Blanca, Taylor Hill, and Hope Darst. This week's show also features powerful Easter throwbacks from 2nd Chapter of Acts, Ray Boltz, Don Francisco, and NewSong, as well as a special worship moment with Kari Jobe's Forever. Along the way, William shares personal Easter reflections, a sweet message from a young listener, and stories behind the songs from Bart Millard, Elevation Rhythm, and Crowder. Don't miss the Artist News “Three Things You Need to Know,” our Future Fan Favorite winner, and a shoutout to our Station of the Week — The Light DFW! For more, visit 20thecountdown.com — and Happy Easter!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (4/12/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 104:00


    This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, WR3 takes you through the 20 biggest songs in Christian music — including a brand new #1! You'll hear stories behind the songs from artists like Colton Dixon, Leanna Crawford, and Matthew West, plus listener messages from around the world and our Station of the Week spotlight. We also have the winning Future Fan Favorite, artist news you need to know, and a special reflection for Palm Sunday as we head into Easter.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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (4/5/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 104:00


    This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, WR3 takes you through the top 20 songs in Christian music! We've got powerful moments from artists like Brandon Lake, Anne Wilson, Jamie MacDonald, and Jeremy Camp, plus the return of listener favorites like Katy Nichole and Seph Schlueter. You'll also hear inspiring behind-the-song stories, an encouraging listener message from halfway across the world, and an update on what Christian music artists are up to — including Phil Wickham, Jon Reddick, and Matthew West. We spotlight G2 Radio Network as our Station of the Week, and of course, reveal the winning Future Fan Favorite you voted for. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just tuning in, this is a show full of truth, hope, and music that lifts your soul.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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (3/29/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 104:00


    This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, WR3 takes you through the top 20 songs in Christian music — with powerful tracks, meaningful artist stories, and fresh updates from the world of Christian music. You'll hear from TobyMac, Brandon Lake, Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, and Seph Schlueter as they share the heart behind their latest songs. We've also got a Future Fan Favorite winner you voted for, a special shoutout to our Station of the Week in Uganda, and some fun behind-the-scenes moments — including Phil Wickham reviving a classic worship song, and Brandon Lake sharing a childhood dream come true. Plus, encouragement for your week, listener messages, and a reminder that God's not done writing your story. Don't miss it!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (3/22/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 104:00


    We've got an exciting countdown ahead, plus some big moments you won't want to miss!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (3/15/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 104:00


    Two new songs hit this week's countdown and one just won your vote in the Future Fan Favorite segment last weekend!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (3/8/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 104:00


    New music from Bodie debuts this week and you'll get to vote on new songs from Ryan Stevenson and Andrew Ripp in our Future Fan Favorite segment!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (3/1/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 104:00


    Join me as I count down the top 20 songs in Christian music this week! New music from Tobymac and MercyMe to vote on in our Future Fan Favorite segment!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (2/22/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 104:00


    Jamie Macdonald breaks into our Top 10 after only 5 weeks of being on the countdown plus we have a new song from Elevation Rhythm debuting on the countdown that you have to hear!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (2/15/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 104:00


    Two new songs hit the chart this week...Blessing Offor and Elevation Worship's new ones! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (2/8/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 104:00


    This week's top 20 songs in Christian music include several stories behind the songs from some of your favorite artists like CAIN, Anne Wilson, Jeremy Camp, and more!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (2/1/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 104:00


    Two new songs debut this week and we throw back a song from 2018...see if you remember it!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (1/25/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 104:00


    It's an exciting show with two new songs hitting the chart and a shake-up in our top 5 songs! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (1/18/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 104:00


    A couple of songs re-enter our chart and a new song debuts this week! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (1/11/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 104:00


    It's the first countdown of the new year so listen to find out where your favorites landed!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (Top Songs of 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 104:00


    It's the biggest hits from 2024 on our special year-end edition of 20 The Countdown Magazine and one artist has two songs on the chart! Find out who it is when you listen to the show!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (12/21/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 104:00


    This week we are taking a break from our regular top 20 countdown to feature our Christmas Around the World show. You'll hear from listeners, radio stations, and artists from around the world filling us in on how they celebrate the birth of Jesus! You'll hear some old classics and some fresh new Christmas songs along the way!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (12/14/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 104:00


    Listen this week and hear some Christmas music that hit the chart! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (12/07/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 104:00


    As we gear up for Christmas we have a couple of bonus songs on this week's countdown that will get you in the Christmas spirit! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (11/30/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 104:00


    New music from Jordan Feliz debuts this weekend and we have a bonus song to play that will prepare you for Christmas! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (11/23/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 104:00


    A new #1 song this week and a few bonus songs to our Top 20 songs in Christian music!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (11/16/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 104:00


    Stories behind the songs from Pat Barrett, TobyMac, Meagan Woods, and others as we count down the top 20 songs in Christian music this week.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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (11/9/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 104:00


    Find out which worship song won our Future Fan Favorite poll last weekend! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (11/2/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 104:00


    Another shake-up in our Top 3 songs and a new song hits the countdown from Anne Wilson and Chris Tomlin...tune in to listen!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (10/26/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 104:00


    Two new songs hit the chart this weekend and we have the story behind one of them along with your top 20 in Christian music!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (10/19/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 104:00


    A new song hits our chart this weekend but it's over 30 years old! Tune in to hear it this weekend!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (10/12/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 104:00


    A shake-up in our Top 5 again this week plus new music from Andrew Ripp! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (10/5/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 104:00


    A couple of new songs hit the chart this week and we have a shake-up in the Top 5. 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (9/28/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 104:00


    Two new songs debut this week and we'll find out the #1 song in Christian music on the countdown!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (9/21/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 104:00


    New music from Phil Wickham hits this week's chart and we have a list of artists announced to perform at the GMA Dove Awards in our Artist News segment!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (9/14/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 104:00


    Brandon Lake is on the countdown for a 13th week in a row but this time with a different song than we've heard for the last 12 weeks. Find out which one on this week's show!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (9/7/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 104:00


    A new song from Megan Woods debuts this weekend on the countdown and it's the largest debut from a new artist in over two years! Find out where it landed for the first week on the countdown!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (8/31/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 104:00


    Find out where your favorite song landed on this week's countdown!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (8/24/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 104:00


    This week a new song from the band Unspoken debuts. We also see if Tauren Wells can hold onto the #1 spot again for a third week in a row!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (8/17/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 104:00


    Hear the stories behind songs from Cece Winans, Tauren Wells, Micah Tyler, and more on this week's countdown!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (8/10/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 104:00


    A new song from Big Daddy Weave debuts on the chart this week and we'll see if Elevation Worship can hit number one for the 12th week in a row!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (8/3/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 104:00


    See if Elevation Worship can hold onto #1 for 11 weeks in this weekend's countdown!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (7/27/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 104:00


    A song makes a re-entry to our chart this week and we have new music from Steven Curtis Chapman, Anne Wilson, and Chris Tomlin in our Future Fan Favorite Segment.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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (7/20/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 104:00


    New music from Tobymac and Cody Carnes hit this week's countdown. One of those new songs has been sung in churches for months so find out which one is on the show! 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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (7/13/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 104:00


    Austin French is back on the countdown after dropping off for a week and we have a new song from Tasha Layton hitting this week's countdown!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (7/6/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 104:00


    New music from Ryan Stevenson debuts on this week's chart and something wild happens in our Future Fan Favorite Segment!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (6/29/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 104:00


    Austin French debuts on the countdown with a new song and we'll sample some new songs for you to vote on in our Future Fan Favorite Segment.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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (6/22/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 104:00


    A couple of new songs appear on the chart this week. Tune in to find out who they are from and if they are your new favorite song on the countdown!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (6/15/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 104:00


    Happy Father's Day Weekend! Find out where your favorites land on this week's top 20 countdown!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!

    20 The Countdown Magazine (6/8/24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 104:00


    Two new songs debut this week and we think you'll love them! Tune in to find out if they are from your favorite artists.

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