We are so used to seeing Thomas Rhett’s adorable face hidden behind his full-grown beard that it’s hard to imagine him any other way. But last night (Oct. 23) the “Die a Happy Man” singer took to Instagram to show off his new clean-shaven look.

“@Laura_akins making me look good. first time I have shaved my face since probably high school. #12yearold #babyface,” he posted about the occasion.

Thomas Rhett was in high school only about eight years ago, so that doesn’t seem like such a long time in the grand scheme of things. But in shaving years, that is an eternity.

Four days prior to his shearing, TR posted this photo (below) with wife Lauren at the CMT Artists of the Year awards, beard and all. TR’s new look does shave a few years off of the 26-year-old, but he’s probably just getting a clean start to No-Shave November.