Screen & Podium
On screen and in person, Ketch brings people together through story and conversation. Whether hosting, speaking, or sharing space with others, he shows up with honesty, curiosity, and care — offering insight shaped by experience, and expertise grounded in purpose.
Tennessee Crossroads
Since 1993, Tennessee Crossroads has been a beloved PBS series, exploring the people, places, and hidden treasures that make the Volunteer State unique. The show was guided from its beginning by host Joe Elmore, whose warmth and storytelling helped it become a trusted favorite across Tennessee. Ketch was selected to follow in Joe’s footsteps, becoming only the second host in the show’s nearly 40-year history after Joe’s passing in 2024. As he travels the state meeting small business owners, artists, and unsung local heroes, he carries forward Tennessee Crossroads’ legacy of curiosity, connection, and genuine love for Tennessee’s people and places.
Ken Burns Country Music
Ketch’s deep knowledge of American roots music led to his collaboration with filmmaker Ken Burns on the PBS documentary Country Music. He served as a historical advisor and appeared on screen in the first two episodes, offering insights into the genre’s early influences and evolution.
Speaking & Hosting Engagements
Ketch Secor is an acclaimed musician, songwriter, and founding member of the Grammy-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show. With a deep understanding of American roots music, Secor has dedicated his career not only to entertaining the masses, but also to preserving and revitalizing traditional folk and country music. As the founder of Episcopal School of Nashville and published children’s book author he has demonstrated his commitment to nurturing young minds. As the producer and co-host of the documentary Louder Than Guns, he has proven leadership in fostering a sense of purpose and community. He is a charismatic speaker with a talent for storytelling, drawing on his extensive experience in the music industry, his knowledge of American history, and his passion for education, social justice and cultural heritage. Secor’s engaging presentations explore the intersections of music, history, and activism, offering audiences a unique perspective on the power of art to shape society.
Among the organizations and events for which Ketch has delivered speeches and presentations are Belmont University, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, Metropolitan Nashville Public School Strings and Band Clinic, Middle Tennessee State University, Nashville Public Library Literary Weekend, National Association of Episcopal Schools Annual Convention, Pensacola State Community College, Phillips Exeter Academy, St. Andrew’s Sewanee School, St. George’s Episcopal Church of Nashville, TEDx, Tennessee Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, The Southern Criminal Justice Association Annual Convention, The Steinman Foundation, University of Mississippi, and University of the South.
Ketch is the new host of Nashville PBS’s original series Tennessee Crossroads. He has been a featured guest on programs including CNN’s The Assignment with Audie Cornish, CNN Tonight, Ken Burns’ Country Music Documentary, KRCW’s Left, Right and Center, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, NPR’s Morning Edition, NPR’s World Café, PBS’s Clean Slate with Becky Magura, and PBS’s Conversations with Jeff Weeks and more.
PBS Clean Slate
PBS Conversations with Jeff Weeks