The GRAMMY-Nominated New Age and Sound Therapy Music Trailblazer was honored in Dallas, TX on June 6, in conjunction with the N.A.M.A.S.T.E. 2026 Expo.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Inner Peace Music is proud to congratulate Steven Halpern as the first-ever recipient of the Coalition of Visionary Resources’ Lifetime Achievement Award. A GRAMMY-nominated pioneer in sound healing, Halpern is being recognized for his extraordinary contributions to the evolution of New Age music, wellness, and sound therapy over five decades.
The recognition took place during the N.A.M.A.S.T.E. 2026 Expo in Dallas, Texas on June 6, 2026, where Halpern was presented with the inaugural award by the Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR), a leading organization supporting the visionary products and services industry.
A Pioneer in Sound Healing
Steven Halpern is widely credited as a foundational figure in the New Age music genre and the modern sound healing movement. His debut album, originally released 50 years ago as Spectrum Suite, is considered a landmark recording that helped establish the therapeutic applications of music for relaxation, meditation, and wellness. The album has been remastered and re-released as Chakra Balancing (432 Hz) 50th Anniversary: Healing and Meditation.
Over his career, Halpern has released more than 70 albums and has been recognized for his research into the relationship between music, consciousness, and healing. His work has influenced generations of musicians, sound therapists, and wellness practitioners worldwide.
“Halpern represents the spirit of innovation, service, and visionary leadership that the award was created to celebrate,” noted COVR Visionary Awards.