# Wagon Wheel, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Ketch Secor (The Untold Story of Americana’s Biggest Hit)

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Podcast: [Americana Curious](https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062)
Published: 2025-09-15T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://americana-curious.captivate.fm/episode/wagon-wheel-old-crow-medicine-show-and-ketch-secour-the-untold-story-of-americanas-biggest-hit
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Duration seconds: 2870

## Resource

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!

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