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Grammy Nominee Glenda Benevides is Named Finalist in Prestigious 2026 InterContinental Music Awards

Vallejo, California – July 2^nd, 2026 Glenda Benevides, a singer-songwriter from Vallejo, CA has been named a Finalist in the 2026 InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) for ”God’s Gonna Cut You Down” in the Best Vocalist category.

 Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the InterContinental Music Awards recognizes exceptional artists from around the world and celebrates music as a universal language that connects cultures. Since its founding in 2011, ICMA has honored artists from more than 100 countries and is widely recognized for promoting artistic excellence, cultural diversity, and international collaboration through music.

About the InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA)

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) is an international music competition that recognizes exceptional artists from around the world while celebrating music as a universal language that connects cultures.

Open to musicians of every nationality, language, genre, and career stage, ICMA welcomes participants from every continent and evaluates entries through an independent professional judging process based on artistic merit, originality, musicianship, composition, production quality, and creative expression.

Over the past decade, ICMA has proudly honored artists representing more than 100 countries, fostering international collaboration and promoting cultural understanding through music. The Awards have been recognized by the City of Los Angeles, the California State Assembly, and the California State Senate; have received Telly Awards for Craft Use of Livestreaming for their online award ceremonies; and are led by a founder recognized as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree—selected from nearly 3,000 applicants nationwide for building an innovative digital platform with global impact. The 2026 Awards also feature the Raising Stars (Youth) Division, celebrating exceptional young musicians, and dedicated AI Generative categories recognizing innovation in music creation while maintaining ICMA’s commitment to artistic excellence.

 ABOUT GLENDA BENEVIDES

Glenda Benevides is a GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker, and transformational leader whose work inspires courage, confidence, freedom, and authentic self-expression. Through music, books, transformational live performances, and Badass Goddess movement, she helps people reconnect with their inner power and create meaningful lives rooted in purpose and possibility.

“I am truly honored to be recognized as a Finalist by the InterContinental Music Awards. Sharing music across cultures has always been one of my greatest inspirations, and it is a privilege to have my work recognized alongside talented artists from around the world.”

 

The 2026 InterContinental Music Awards winners will be announced during the official Online Awards Ceremony on August 23, 2026, bringing together musicians and music professionals from around the world to celebrate artistic excellence and cultural diversity.

 

 

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