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 Weekend 22 logo 2015–present. | |
| Other names | W22 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Christian CHR record chart |
| Running time | 2 hrs. (including commercials) 1 hr. + 45 mins. (w/out commercials) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | Amped Creative |
| Hosted by | Josh Ashton (2005–present) Jeremy "JGonzo" Gonzalez (2002-2005) Stu Gray (substitute host) |
| Starring | Josh Ashton |
| Created by | Amped Creative |
| Written by | Josh Peterson (200?–2011) Rachael Jamison (2011–2022) Brandon Rahbar (2022–present) |
| Produced by | Jason Burrows |
| Executive producer(s) | Ken Farley and Brandon Rahbar |
| Original release | June 2002 – present |
| Website | www.weekend22.com |
The Weekend 22 (abbreviated as W22) is a Christian music countdown. It is a syndicated show that is broadcast nationwide in the United States and heard in over 150 cities across the country. The show is produced and syndicated worldwide by Amped Creative. Christian Care Ministry's Medi-Share is the main sponsor for the show.
The countdown is based on the play lists found on Christian CHR radio stations across the U.S. It was based on the R&R charts until the magazine was folded into Billboard magazine in 2009. Jeremy "JGonzo" Gonzalez started out as the host in June 2002. Josh Ashton took over as host in August 2008. The current producer is Jason Burrows and the current executive producers are Ken Farley (owner of Amped Creative) and Brandon Rahbar. Research and script is provided by Rachael Jamison. JGonzo's wife Kathy "KJ" Gonzalez is the former announcer of the music news segments. The current music news contributor is Rachael James.
Amped Creative also created and produced a countdown show for Christian AC stations called The Weekend Top 20, which is also executively produced by Ken Farley and Brandon Rahbar. While Rachael Jamison handles music news on 20WT, Wes Shattler handles the research script. 20WT is hosted by Kurt Wallace.