# Wren Baker: Country Roads Just Went VIRAL AGAIN... And WVU Could CASH IN!

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Published: 2026-07-03T00:51:17+00:00
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West Virginia has sung "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after games for generations. To Mountaineers, it's more than a song—it's home. Now, the rest of the world is finally beginning to understand why. In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down Wren Baker's incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the College World Series, including how ESPN's Tom Hart made the decision to let America hear the full "Country Roads" celebration despite additional licensing costs. That one moment helped introduce millions of viewers to one of college sports' greatest traditions. Then came the U.S. Men's National Team. After another World Cup victory, Mauricio Pochettino, Weston McKennie, and the USMNT once again celebrated by singing "Country Roads," taking a West Virginia tradition to the biggest stage in international sports. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Odoo Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DUE ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon. Network Initiatives The Everydayer Club: This is our network-wide subscription program, giving everydayers an opportunity to get even more from Locked On, including ad-free episodes and exclusive group chats on Discord. Look for opportunities to promote this organically throughout the show (reference conversations you spotted on Discord, prioritize mailbag questions from the group chat, etc). Horiz…

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