# 20 The Countdown Magazine (5/16/26)

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Podcast: [20 The Countdown Magazine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/20-the-countdown-magazine-222514)
Published: 2026-05-15T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.20thecountdown.com
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## Resource

Fresh music, big stories, and a brand new artist hit the countdown this week on 20 The Countdown Magazine. Bay Turner makes his debut on the chart and shares the story behind his new song, plus we catch up with Phil Wickham about an exciting new project coming later this year. We also spotlight our Station of the Week from the Caribbean and bring you this week’s Future Fan Favorite winner. Plus, Matthew West, MercyMe, Elevation Worship, Zach Williams, and more battle it out across this week’s Top 20. 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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