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.

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