High Plains Morning
Weekdays from 9:00 AM to noon CT on HPPR
High Plains Morning is a long-standing tradition at HPPR. A daily mix of singer-songwriters, folk, jazz, Americana, world, reggae, bluegrass, rock and just about anything else that you can think of. Add a few live in-studio performances, interviews with community partners, and news from NPR + regional weather at the top of every hour, and you have a great way to move through your morning!
If you'd like to submit music for consideration, please mail a CD and one-sheet to: Jenny Inzerillo, Music Director, High Plains Public Radio, 104 SW 6th Ave., Suite B4, Amarillo, TX, 79101. (Please allow one month for processing, and then feel free to check the status of your submission by emailing music@hppr.org.)
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HPPR is proud to introduce our latest regional feature highlighting the works of area poets as they examine the beauty and complexity of life on the High Plains. -
We're stoked to have soulful singer-songwriter BreAnne Stone hitting the road for shows across the High Plains! Hailing from Hastings, Nebraska, this High Plains hero will delight HPPR fans. Check out the full schedule for a show near you, and spread the word! -
The one-day event is expected to feature 250 area businesses and welcome around 4,000 visitors to the Amarillo Civic Center -
In case you missed the High Plains Morning visit with HPPR's own Skip Mancini, here's the full interview. We talked about two of her early regional features — both of which are making a comeback on the airwaves in 2025! -
Amarillo poetry lovers, please join this acclaimed poet TONIGHT — Wed., May 7th — for a reading and discussion at the Amarillo Public Library's Southwest Branch (6801 W. 45th St.). Doors at 7p; reading at 7:30p CT. -
The two events will honor two area firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, among 140 across the nation. -
The free showcase will feature 200 students from a variety of musical disciplines -
Amarillo music lovers, this is a first-time-ever Living Room Concert in an ACTUAL LIVING ROOM. Since this is a HOUSE CONCERT in the Amarillo/Canyon area, we'll send the address after you RSVP. Note: Space is limited, so RSVP now if you'd like to come — and please bring cash donation for the door: $15 suggested (per person). See you there! -
Hear High Plains Morning's fast-moving interview with bluegrass-country rising star, Mason Via. (Ahem, he was rollin' down the freeway, eastbound and down, on his way to another gig...so great to catch up with the guy!) -
This Wednesday & Thursday, residents of four TX Panhandle communities deeply affected by last year's wildfires will be able to claim FREE TREES for planting, thanks to the fine folks at the Texas A&M Forest Service. Today, we chatted with Karl and Ryan about the events, why replanting is important, and how everyone can help reduce fire risk and increase water conservation.
