Actor Matthew McConaughey credited country singerTrisha Yearwoodfor giving him the breakout role that launched his successful career.

It’s been almost 25, 30 years ago now!"

Yearwood said, viaPeoplemagazine.

Matthew McConaughey at event

“Over 30 years and we’re finally Yes, I remember this very well,” McConaughey replied.

2 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

“But do you have any memory of doing that?

Trisha Yearwood at event

Because we were not in the same place.

You were in Austin and I was in Nashville.”

‘I’d bam!

I’m out of here, trying it out," McConaughey replied.