Shorty's Saloon was short on anything but talent Saturday night as up and coming recording artist Sarah Johns showed the audience why she's spending the summer opening for George Strait.

Johns entertained the crowd with songs from her only album, "Big Love in a Small Town," including the singles "The One in the Middle" and "He Hates Me." (Google the lyrics to get the reference of the sign in the picture.)

She also did covers of a few of country's legendary ladies, including Tammy Wynette and Patty Loveless, who Johns list as influences on her Myspace page.

She sounded great as Shorty's celebrated its grand opening.

Shorty's was a far better venue than the Grizzly Rose. It's big enough to hold lots of people but small enough to still have the feel of an interment show.

The house band was exceptional and would be worth the price of admission on any given night.

John's CD is currently in stores, check it out, she's pretty good. She's also on Myspace.

Sarah signed the sign above.

The sign says: I have brown eyes that will drive you crazy and a smile that will slay you. Wanta have my babies? She wrote: Love you Robert. Sarah Johns. And yes, I'll have your babies.