Show Notes
There’s a new #1 this week! Join William Ryan III as we count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music for October 3, 2026, including a new entry from Peter Burton!
Matthew West takes us behind the scenes of his new album, and Chris Tomlin gives some familiar worship favorites a more relaxed sound. Plus, we head back to 2015 with Big Daddy Weave’s “Overwhelmed” and visit our Station of the Week, KFSI in Rochester, Minnesota.
We’ll also hear last week’s Future Fan Favorite winner from Joseph O’Brien and introduce this week’s contenders from Matthew West and Elevation Worship. Who’s taking the top spot? Listen to find out! 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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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.
There’s a new #1 this week! Join William Ryan III as we count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music.
This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, two songs make their chart debut and several artists are climbing fast. We’ll hear how Anne Wilson’s story is headed to the big screen, get a childhood dream update from Caleb of Caleb & John, and share the story behind for KING + COUNTRY’s collaboration with Jessica Simpson.
This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William shares the latest songs in Christian music, introduces two new Future Fan Favorite contenders, and looks back at Chris Tomlin’s “Jesus Loves Me” from 2015. You’ll also hear about Chris Tomlin’s latest milestone, Natalie Grant’s performance at a Tennessee Titans game, and Brandon Lake’s special onstage moment with a Make-A-Wish recipient. Plus, we visit CHVN 95.1 FM in Winnipeg, Manitoba, our Station of the 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!
This week, WR3 celebrates seven years as host of 20 The Countdown Magazine and shares the personal story of how he became part of the show. The countdown also delivers one of its most surprising debuts ever, along with new artist stories, this week’s Christian music news, a visit with our Station of the Week in South Florida, and another round of Future Fan Favorite voting. Listen now to find out how the Top 20 unfolds! 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!