HITS HIGH 5: IS IT STUFFING OR DRESSING?

Looking ahead to Thanksgiving next week, we figured we’d give the smart aleck routine a rest. So before the tryptophans kick in, check out the week’s highlights in our HITS High 5.

Chris Stapleton won big at the 52nd annual CMA Awards. See who won what here. Our Nashville correspondent notes this year’s ceremony rewarded quality songwriting, musicianship and integrity. Meanwhile, our Grammy Whisperers thinks two wins could spell good news come Grammy time for a couple of artists. And you know what? Those Nashville cats sure do look nice when they get dressed up.

Your favorite Grammy nerds are back with one of their periodic meetings of the minds.

UMG continues to be Vivendi’s big earner and they want to sell high. The French are interviewing banks and Liberty Media is already saying it is interested.

2019 has Freya Ridings written all over it.

If you or your loved ones are affected by the horrific wildfires now scaring our state, we're thinking of you and hope you emerge as unscathed as possible. Here’s how you can help.