SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A gift from country music legend Buck Owens has lifted one Salem woman’s spirits.

Betty Youngblood received a huge package this week. It contained a red, white and blue guitar autographed by the 75-year-old Owens, who hosted the TV show “Hee Haw” for many years.

“I guess he wanted to cheer me up,” joked Youngblood, a longtime fan of the singer. She met Owens three years ago. Her daughter works for Owens’ company.

Owens knew Youngblood had been through several difficult months, including the death of her brother and recent eye surgery.

The guitar is inscribed with the message: “Two easy lessons will qualify you to pick and grin with me. Your friend, Buck Owens.”