view more fan favorites Hannah Kerr – “Changed” I’ve been to the bottom I’ve been to the edge And I’ve been down that road that led to failure and regret Oh, but I’ve been to the one who wrote his love for me in red And I’ve been changed I’ve been hearing voices That sound a lot like shame They try to keep me locked up And say I’ll always wear those chains But they’re talking to the old me And I don’t answer to that name Cause I’ve been changed He changed my weeping to rejoicing And my guilty into grace Changed a list of wrongs behind me Into a past erased He changed my wounded into heal ..read more

This week, it has been 25 years to the very week since Natalie Grant’s debut record released.  Natalie said she remembers being in the studio recording this song, “At Your Feet,” and she just wept the first several times she tried to sing it.   She did not have a clue what the future would hold but knew she made a commitment to stay at the feet of Jesus for the journey.  And God has astounded her with His faithfulness in every season.   And here is a fun fact – her husband, Bernie, played the piano on the original track before they were even married and is still ..read more

In all the noise of the world, do you ever feel like you just need to slow down and bury some truth in your heart and learn more Scripture?  Well, that is just what Ellie Holcomb wanted to do when she started putting Scripture to music a few years ago.   Every Monday on Instagram she sang a different Scripture. Her hope was that for just a few seconds, she could sing a simple melody that carried a simple promise of God to encourage someone.   After writing over 100 melodies, she had so many requests to take those Scripture songs and make a record. Well, finally, she h ..read more

There have not been many times when a movie has been made on the life story of a Christian artist, so here at 20 The Countdown Magazine, our team has been so excited about the upcoming movie, “Unsung Hero”! It is the story of what it was like for Joel and Luke from for King & Country, their sister, Rebecca St. James, and their parents and siblings when they moved to America.   And the crazy thing? Our host, William Ryan III, remembers over 20 years ago when the Smallbone family pulled up in their RV at the radio station he worked at here in Dallas.  Rebecca St. James was ea ..read more

The team at 20 The Countdown Magazine is very saddened to hear about the loss of renowned Christian music artist, Mandisa. Mandisa passed away on Thursday, April 18th in her home in Nashville, Tennessee at 47 years old. You may remember her by some of her powerful and uplifting songs like “Overcomer,” Stronger,” and “Good Morning,” featuring TobyMac. While the cause of death is not yet known, we can only imagine the joy that Mandisa is experiencing now, singing in Heaven and praising Jesus. Mandisa’s ministry of music touched the lives of listeners everywhere. We ask you to join us in prayer ..read more

We are giving away tickets – two per winner – to see for King & Country’s new movie, “Unsung Hero” in a theater near you! To enter our giveaway, follow these simple steps. Go to our “Connect” page. Fill out the prompts provided. In the “Question or Comment for William Ryan III + the team” section, tell us why you would like to go see for King & Country’s new movie “Unsung Hero”. The winners will be chosen Wednesday, April 24th. For more information about “Unsung Hero,” click here. *Tickets valid at theaters in the United States. The post Win Tickets to See for King & Coun ..read more

Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone from for King & Country are releasing their new movie on April 26th. Their new movie “Unsung Hero” shows their family’s move across the world from Australia to the United States after the collapse of their father’s successful music company. When asked about the story behind “Unsung Hero,” Luke Smallbone said, “Our family went through some very, very difficult things, and we want to tell that story.” We know this story is going to be full of hope and encouragement to viewers, and we cannot wait to see it in theaters! Watch the official trailer here. For ..read more

view more fan favorites Tauren Wells – “Take It All Back” Fear’s got me living with the lights out Chained down like a prisoner in my own house Shame cycles like a daily medication I try, but I can’t change my situation ‘Cause the liar comes to rob my joy Yeah, I’m bruised, but I’m not destroyed I’m rising like an army, and you’re gonna hear the sound I’m calling the angels down I’m storming the gates of hell Tell the devil he don’t own my soul I’m taking back what the enemy stole I’m raising the battle cry I’m holding the banner high With the power of the Holy Ghost I’m taking back what ..read more

Danny Gokey brought the lyrics to his song, “I Got You” to life recently when he partnered with a local radio station in the Washington DC area!   Some customers got a big surprise when they pulled up to pay for their meal and were told by Danny Gokey himself, “I got you, and your meal has been paid for.”   You can see the faces of customers that were so blessed by this moment. Check it out! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danny Gokey (@dannygokey) Have you ever paid for a meal for a stranger?  This is such a good reminder to look for an opportunity ..read more

Graduation season is coming up here in the U.S., and for Matthew West, that means he is entering into a whole new season as a dad! Listen to how he is processing this moment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matthew West (@matthewjwest) The post Matthew West Releases New Song Called “18 Summers” appeared first on 20 The Countdown Magazine - Listener Line 1-888-535-2020 ..read more