Landman star Billy Bob Thornton lists Johnny Cash among his famous mentors. In fact, the country star once offered advice that the actor has used to guide his career.

Season 2 of Landman premieres on Nov. 16.

Thornton plays Tommy Norris, a landman for M-Tek Oil.

The actor spoke to Lee Cowan for CBS Sunday Morning .

The 70-year-old and Cash were good friends and even recorded a duet together that was never released. He's spoken on the topic a few times over the years, making it clear that he never felt anything less than starstruck around the Man In Black.

Talking to Cowan, Thornton began listing his mentors. Billy Wilder is first, and then legends such as Robert Duvall and Sam Elliott . Each told him to listen to advice and take suggestions, but never betray your gut.

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