Highlights from the May 1, 2008   Chris Hunter opened this week's show by leading the audience in the "Pledge To The Flag" and letting everyone know that Pine Ridge Bluegrass would be unable to make their scheduled appearance tonight due to an accident involving one of the band members.   Ashton Blaylock & Friends took the Pickin' Porch stage this evening. Ashton is a well-mannered and very talented 15 year old from Bristol, Virginia. Tonight, most of the tunes he played were contemporary country songs like "I Was Almost Home" a recent hit for Craig Morgan and "I Cross My Heart" by superstar George Strait. Scott Blaylock joined Ashton on bass. Scott is Ashton's father and they perform together all over the area. Randy Jackson, one of the Birthplace of Country Music's premier fiddlers, also accompanied Ashton. We thank Ashton Blaylock & Friends for coming out tonight and supporting the Pickin' Porch. Be sure and go see this young man when he's playing at a venue near you!