Bible Belt Blues Media

Original Bentonia Blues Influenced Music
With Bold Biblically Sound Lyrics

Bible Belt Blues Takes Home Josie Award

"Did this just happen? Still in shock but so grateful to God."
Paula Vega Vondenstein

Bible Belt Blues in the News

December 13, 2021

Special thanks to BWH Music Group for publishing this fabulous interview of me as Lyricist and Producer of Bible Belt Blues in their Indie Music Interviews’ online music publication..!! I am in awe of what God continues to do through our Bible Belt Blues music ministry..!! 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

November 17, 2021

We got the Blues at Bongo Boy Records with Bible Belt Blues featuring on the next release of the record label popular Blues series album by Various Artists Backroom Blues Volume Eleven with their original Blues track ” No Life Without Jesus”.

Bible Belt Blues in the News

November 13, 2021

WNIR Radio will be playing our latest Bible Belt Blues song release, “No Life Without Jesus” through Nov. 27th on their special Musically Fed Fundraiser Program which airs nightly at 7:00 pm Eastern. 10 percent of all proceeds will be donated to the Musically Fed organization. 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

September 7, 2021

Bongo Boy Records newly released Backroom Blues Volume Ten by Various Artists which includes two of our Bible Belt Blues songs, “Down the Rabbit Hole” and “Are You Ready?” and our Grit’s Guitar grunge blues instrumental, “No Man’s Land.” Thank you, Jesus.  

Bible Belt Blues in the News

August 25, 2021

               Bible Belt Blues: (Harold and Paula Vega Vondenstein
               Saturday, Sept. 18th at 6:00pm at Aztecas, Gautier, MS.
               Sunday, Sept. 19th Gospel Showcase at 12:00 Noon at Neon Moon                 Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Bible Belt Blues in the News

August 2, 2021

Bongo Boy Records Consecration Revival Volume 2 Compilation Album with three of our Bible Belt Blues songs: “Unstoppable” “Holy Revival” and “My God, My God.” Thank You Jesus!

Bible Belt Blues in the News

June 5, 2021

Oh My Goodness..!! Bible Belt Blues just got published in the Indie Music Reporter..!! So excited..!! Thank You Jesus for the doors that you continue to open up for our Bible Belt Blues music ministry..!! 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

June 4, 2021

Bible Belt Blues in the News

June 2, 2021

Bible Belt Blues in the News

January 8, 2021

Bible Belt Blues in the News

December 30, 2020

Oh Happy Day..!! Bible Belt Blues just got published with an interview in the “Behind The Song” International Music Blog..!!  Thank You Jesus..!!
 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

December 4, 2020

Oh wow..!! This is the 9th Bible Belt Blues article I have written that has been accepted for publication in Write Away Magazine (December 2020 issue)..!! Thank You Jesus..!!
 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

November 25, 2020

Bible Belt Blues in the News

November 24, 2020

Bongo Boy Records Consecration Revival Volume 1 Compilation Album which includes two Bible Belt Blues songs: “Seeker of My Very Soul” and “I Didn’t Take Time to Pray.” Thank You Jesus!

Bible Belt Blues in the News

November 12, 2020

Bible Belt Blues in the News

October 5, 2020

God never ceases to amaze me..!! This is my 8th Bible Belt Blues article that I have written that has been published in Write Away Magazine for Lyricists and Songwriters since January of 2020..!! “Through Christ Who Strengthens Me” was recently featured in an excellent song review published in Indie Spoonful International Music Blog and is currently on rotation on WNIR Radio’s new Christian Program “Spirit & Soul.” Thank You Jesus..!!  Read the interview HERE.

Bible Belt Blues in the News

August 28, 2020

So Excited..!! Amazing Bible Belt Blues Interview just got published in Indie Spoonful International Music Blog..!! Thank You Jesus..!! Check it out..!!  Read the interview HERE.

Bible Belt Blues in the News

August 19, 2020

Bible Bible Blues in the News..!! Amazing “10 Questions Interview” just published in BWH Music’s Indie Music Interviews International Music Blog..!! Thank You Jesus..!! To God be all the Glory..!!
Read the article HERE.

Bible Belt Blues in the News

August 18, 2020

Release Date: August 18, 2020

Bible Belt Blues’s Original Gospel Blues Songs, “Seeker of My Very Soul” and “I Didn’t Take Time To Pray” are included in the newly released Bongo Boy Records’s  Compilation Album “Consecration Revival Vol. 1” Thank You Jesus..!!   You can purchase the album HERE.

Bible Belt Blues in the News

August 7, 2020

Check it out! Our very first media coverage for our Bible Belt Blues with my new Mississippi Guitar Flag Designs published today in Indie Music Reporter..!! So excited..!! Thank You Jesus..!! 
Read the article HERE.

Bible Belt Blues in the News

August 4, 2020

Just got published again..!! A Bible Belt Blues Article I wrote was just published in the August 2020 issue of Write Away Magazine for Lyricists and Songwriters..!! It features our newly released song, “Can’t Take It With You” which is currently playing on WNIR Radio on their “Roots & Wings” program. “Can’t Take It With You” will also be included in the upcoming Bongo Boy Records Backroom Blues Volume Nine compilation album and was submitted for consideration for the 2021 Blues Music Awards for Contemporary Blues Song of the Year! Thank You Jesus..!!
Read the article HERE.

Bible Belt Blues in the News

July 4, 2020

Published again..!! The Bible Belt Blues article I wrote about our newly released song, “I Pledge Allegiance to My Jesus” just got published in the July 2020 issue of Write Away Magazine for Lyricists and Songwriters..!! This is the 6th article I have written that they have published since January of 2020..!! “I Pledge Allegiance to My Jesus” is currently in rotation on WNIR Radio’s “Spirit & Soul” Christian Program at 3:30 PM Central..!! Thank You Jesus..!! (Click Photo to Read Article) www.writeawaymag.co.uk

Bible Belt Blues in the News

July 3, 2020

Excited at Bongo Boy Records as Bible Belt Blues join the label with their original music. “Seeker of My Very Soul” and “I Didn’t Take Time to Pray” will be both featured on the label’s Christian album by Various Artists titled – Consecration Revival Vol. 1

The release of this album is scheduled for Summer 2020.
Album Website: https://bongoboyrecords.com/consecrationrevival/
Album Details: https://conta.cc/2ATF7mj
 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

July 3, 2020

Bongo Boy Records is blessed to add another great talent to their family as Bible Belt Blues join the label with their Blues music. Two original Bible Belt Blues songs, “Can’t Take It With You” and “Can’t Take Away My Joy” will be featured on Bongo Boy Records’s most popular Blues compilation series: The Backroom Blues series.  Backroom Blues Volume Nine by Various Artists will be released Summer 2020 worldwide as a physical and a digital release.  Album details: https://conta.cc/2ZtucKt
Album Website: https://bongoboyrecords.com/backroombluesvol9/

 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

June 30, 2020

So humbled and honored to be included as one of the “100 Women to Know” as Lyricist and Producer of Bible Belt Blues (July/August issue of Gulf Coast Woman Magazine)..!! Thank You Jesus..!!

Bible Belt Blues in the News

April 4, 2020

AMAZING GOD! This is the 5th Month in a Row that Write Away Magazine for Lyricists/ Songwriters has Published an Article I have written about one of our Bible Belt Blues songs..!! Their May 2020 issue just got published today, May 4th, which features our original song, “Fool, Did You Not Know?” which is based upon The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21)..!! God is so good and greatly to be praised..!!  Click HERE to read the song review.
 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

April 4, 2020

AMAZING GOD..!! Another Bible Belt Blues article I wrote, “Seeker of My Very Soul,” just got published today in Write Away Magazine for Lyricists/ Songwriters..!! I am beyond excited..!! Thank You Jesus for the doors You keep opening up for our Bible Belt Blues music ministry..!!
See it HERE

Bible Belt Blues in the News

March 27, 2020

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Bible Belt Blues Interview Tonight at 7:00 pm on “The Oil” with host, Katrina Currie..!! What an amazing interview, Katrina Mua Pro Currie..!! Thank you so much for having us as guests on your program, “The Oil.” I pray that our message blesses everyone who takes the time to listen to this program..!! We invite everyone to also listen to our Holy Spirit inspired music, Bible Belt Blues, on our website: www.BibleBeltBlues.org

Bible Belt Blues in the News

March 4, 2020

Thank You Jesus for more Open Doors for Bible Belt Blues! WRITE AWAY MAGAZINE for Songwriters and Lyricists just published my Bible Belt Blues article  See it HERE

South Mississippi Living Magazine March 2020

March 3, 2020

Oh Wow..!! Just got published in the March 2020 issue of South Mississippi Living Magazine..!! Photos taken at our recent Bible Belt Blues Concert on February 9th at Gulfport Little Theatre..!! My huband, Harold, was sitting in his wheelchair when he was photographed..!! Harold says he is proud of his new title: “World’s Shortest Blues Player”..!! LOL

Bible Belt Blues in the News

February 14, 2020

I’M LOVING This Bible Belt Blues Exclusive Music Interview just published in “Please Pass the Indie” International Music Blog..!! The more we give the Glory to God, the more He keeps opening up doors for our Bible Belt Blues..!! Isn’t that just like God..!! Thank You Jesus..!! (PLEASE CLICK LINK To read the interview

Bible Belt Blues in the News

February 4, 2020

Thank You Jesus for more Open Doors for Bible Belt Blues! WRITE AWAY MAGAZINE for Songwriters and Lyricists just published my Bible Belt Blues article in their Februrary issue for their international online magazine..!! The article showcases Bible Belt Blues’ song, “If You Only Knew” which is a Love Song to Jesus. “If You Only Knew” also received a published song review yesterday in “Indie Spoonful” Music Blog and its World Premiere Radio Airplay yesterday on WNIR Radio..!! (Jane Shields, you did such an excellent job with the eclectic mix of colors in your magazine layout..!! Love it..!!) See it HERE

Bible Belt Blues in the News

January 29, 2020

Bible Belt Blues WLOX Interview from yesterday’s 4:00 pm Show..!! Harold and I are so grateful to WLOX for giving us media coverage to share our upcoming Free Bible Belt Blues Concert Event, “Story Behind the Song” at Gulfport Little Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 pm. FREE (Donations will be accepted at our event and on our website: www.BibleBeltBlues.org. Our two newly released Gospel Blues albums will be available for purchase at the event. Please REGISTER on EVENTBRITE so we will have an accurate tally for attendance. Click the link to Register! 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/89370745305

Bible Belt Blues in the News

January 28, 2020

WXXV25 Interview yesterday at 8:45 am..!! I think it went very well..!! As you can see…I am the spokesperson…Harold is the shy musician..!! Register on Eventbrite for our FREE Live Bible Belt Blues Concert! (Donations will be accepted at our event and on our website: BibleBeltBlues.org Physical CDs of our two newly released Christian albums will be available for purchase at the event. Use the Link below to Register for this FREE Event. Your tickets will be emailed to you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/89370745305

Bible Belt Blues in the News

January 27, 2020

Oh Wow..!! Bible Belt Blues just made the news in the Carolina Reporter & News with our upcoming Bible Belt Blues Live Concert, “Story Behind the Song” at the Gulfport Little Theatre..!! We’re ready to take this show on the road..!! Thank You Jesus..!! (Click link to read article) 

Bible Belt Blues in the News

January 5, 2020

Our new Bible Belt Blues article in WRITE AWAY MAGAZINE for Lyricsts just got published..!! I think it looks great..!!  (Thank you, Jane Shields for the great layout..!!)  God is good and greatly to be praised.  (Click Here) to read the entire article..!!)

Bible Belt Blues in the News

December 17, 2019

So excited..!! Bible Belt Blues just got published online at www.IndieMusicInterviews.com with their 10 Questions Indie Music Interviews..!!  We are so humbled and honored for yet another door that God has opened up for Bible Belt Blues..!! (Click here to read the entire article..!!)

Bible Belt Blues in the News

December 10, 2019

Check it out..!! Our latest Bible Belt Blues Press Release is LIVE on the INDIE MUSIC REPORTER..!! So excited..!! Thank You, Jesus, for opening up yet another door for Bible Belt Blues..!! (Click here to read the entire article..!!)

Bible Belt Blues in the News

November 1, 2019

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October 2, 2019

Bible Belt Blues in the News

September 21, 2019

Trying to compose myself before adressing the audience at the 2019 Josie Music Awards after my husband, Harold, and I (Bible Belt Blues) had just won Duo/Group for the genre of Gospel/ Christian/ Inspirational..!! I was so overwhelmed with emotion..!! Still in shock, but so grateful to God..!! Harold is a bit on the shy side and asked that I speak for us..!! Amazingly, I wasn’t the least bit nervous and the audience was somewhere between 1,500-2,000 people…I am guessing..!! (Just for the fun of it, I created this elaborate fascinator hat I was wearing that had butterflies nestled within the green leaves and overflowing with bright pink orchids..!!)

Bible Belt Blues in the News

"Harold and I had more fun creating this video that showcased the 59 media sources
that published our first Bible Belt Blues Press Release." Paula Vega Vondenstein

September 4, 2019

August 5, 2019

June 28, 2019

2019 Josie Music Awards Finalist Nominee

Harold and Paula Vega Vondenstein are both humbled and honored to receive two finalist nominations for the upcoming 2019 Josie Music Awards to be held September 21st at Dollywood Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Over 23,000 nominations were submitted across all genres from around the globe. Thank You, Jesus!

Gospel Blues Playlist

Oh Wow..!! Check this out..!! Joe Anstett, who has numerous YouTube Music Playlists has just added two of our BIBLE BELT BLUES songs to two of his largest playlists, “Best of the Gospel Blues, Christian Blues” that has over One Million Hits and to his “Christian Roots- Blues, Folk, Gospel, Delta Blues, Americana, Bluegrass” Playlist which has almost 43,000 Views..!! Our “Down the Rabbit Hole” is now on the cover of both Playlists..!! 
Thank you kindly, Joe Anstett..!!

Blues21.com Kudos

Check this out..!! Bible Belt Blues was just featured on the Blues21.com website with a special page they created showcasing our music..!! The doors just keep opening up..!! Thank You Jesus..!!

For those who do not know the story of how Harold and I met, I have decided to share this article I wrote just two days before our wedding four years ago on Oct. 10th, 2015 (that was edited by Dorothy Wilson and published in her magazine, Gulf Coast Women’s Magazine for the Nov./Dec 2015 issue). It was a very bold stance for me to take to publicly share our commitment to remain celibate during our courtship and my personal commitment to remain celibate for 16 years prior to my first wedding at age 61..!! It was the official beginning of our public ministry together as husband and wife and it was commemorated with this article that got published in a mainstream media publication..!! Thank you, Dorothy, for having the courage to publish my article..!! Looking back, I can’t help but see that there is a strong correlation between Harold and I honoring God’s laws about abstaining before marriage and God blessing our music ministry..!! Nothing else makes sense..!! All the way through the Bible there are countless examples that illlustrate this simple yet profound truth…God rewards obedience..!! Thank You Jesus..!!

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