Bluegrass legend Del McCoury is celebrating his first of two COVID-19 vaccination shots this week.

“Jean and I got our vaccine today,” the 81-year-old guitarist wrote on Jan. 28, referring to his wife. “Looking forward to a better 2021.”

Naturally, the pandemic has sidelined McCoury – who would usually be touring with his namesake band – but he’s still managed to stay in touch with fans by sharing some covers and even teasing some new music.

Read Relix‘s 2018 feature on Del McCoury and The Travelin’ McCourys here.