20 The Countdown Magazine (5/30/26)

About this episode

Caleb & John celebrate a Grand Ole Opry moment and discuss new music in Christian music.

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, Caleb & John celebrate a huge Grand Ole Opry moment with Steven Curtis Chapman, Phil Wickham heads to the baseball field in Kentucky for a special first pitch, and Michael W. Smith invites fans on an unforgettable cruise through Norway’s fjords. Plus, new music keeps climbing, the Future Fan Favorite winner is revealed, and one artist earns another week at the top of the chart. You’ll also hear this week’s 20XTRA song, “The Blessing” from Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, along with the 20 biggest 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!

People in this episode

Hosts: Caleb, John

Topics covered

• Christian music
• Grand Ole Opry
• new music
• chart-topping songs
• celebrity events
• music countdown

Keywords

• Christian music
• Steven Curtis Chapman
• Phil Wickham
• Michael W. Smith
• Kari Jobe
• Cody Carnes
• 20XTRA song
• music countdown

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 20 The Countdown Magazine

Places: Kentucky, Norway

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