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Wagon Wheel, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Ketch Secor (The Untold Story of Americana’s Biggest Hit)
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- Americana Curious
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- Sep 15, 2025
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- 2870
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Summary
He’s the man behind “Wagon Wheel” — the song that went from a Bob Dylan fragment to a global anthem, covered by Darius Rucker, sung at campfires, weddings, and stadiums everywhere. But few know the real story of how it was written. In this exclusive interview, Ketch Secor , founder of Old Crow Medicine Show , shares: -How “Wagon Wheel” was finished when he was just 17 -What it was like taking old-time string band music from the streets to the Grand Ole Opry -The wild early days of busking, sleeping on couches, and chasing the dream -His vision for the future of Americana music -Why he thinks “Americana” might not even be the right label for the genre 👉 If you believe music still has the power to inspire, heal, and change the world — this episode will give you chills. 🔔 Don’t miss new episodes: Subscribe to Americana Curious now!