Grammy Winner Molly Tuttle Marries Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor

Grammy-winning bluegrass virtuoso Molly Tuttle and Old Crow Medicine Show founder Ketch Secor have officially married, bringing their prominent Americana romance full circle.

The couple tied the knot following a whimsical engagement that began during the 2025 holiday season.

Their union marks one of the most celebrated musical partnerships in contemporary roots music.

The pair first revealed their plans for marriage on December 3, 2025, when they shared photos of a Thanksgiving proposal surrounded by family in an old-growth forest.

At the time, the couple reflected on how their bond developed over several years, evolving from professional respect to a deep personal relationship.

Their initial meeting occurred at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. Over time, their acquaintance expanded into writing sessions, vocal harmonies, and eventual co-headlining appearances.

The artistic synergy between Tuttle and Secor has been a defining feature of their relationship.

Secor, who co-wrote Old Crow Medicine Show’s multi-platinum hit “Wagon Wheel” with Bob Dylan, contributed heavily as a co-writer to Tuttle’s recent album project, So Long Little Miss Sunshine.

In turn, Tuttle contributed vocals and instrumentation to Secor’s solo endeavors.

During an intimate joint tour across Northern California earlier in 2026, the duo shared lighthearted moments on stage about their upcoming nuptials.

Performing at venues like the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley and the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, Secor frequently bantered with the audience about fundraising for “wedding upgrades,” while Tuttle noted that their wedding planners were attending the show.

Tuttle, a two-time Grammy winner for Best Bluegrass Album with her band Golden Highway, has earned widespread acclaim for her flatpicking guitar technique and songwriting.

Secor has anchored Old Crow Medicine Show since 1998, helping pioneer the modern revival of old-time string band music.

Beyond their work in traditional bluegrass circles, both musicians have continually pushed the boundaries of American roots music through unexpected collaborations and genre-blending projects.

Tuttle, who earned the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year honors as the first woman to win the category, has long brought a modern sensibility to traditional flatpicking.

Her transition into co-writing with Secor marked a natural evolution, pairing her intricate fretwork with his narrative songwriting background.

Secor’s own history with traditional roots storytelling spans decades, rooted in the busking culture that initially launched Old Crow Medicine Show in the late 1990s.

The pairing of their respective musical histories created a seamless foundation for both studio sessions and live performances.

During their duo acoustic dates, the setlists regularly blended traditional covers, Old Crow Medicine Show staples, and Tuttle’s solo material.

The couple’s shared domestic life in Nashville has also directly influenced their creative output.

Writing sessions frequently occurred organically at home, where song ideas easily transitioned into fully arranged compositions featured across their latest recording releases.

That close creative proximity allowed them to record stripped-back arrangements featuring Secor on fiddle, harmonica, and banjo alongside Tuttle’s multi-instrumental contributions.

With their wedding completed, both artists continue their respective national tour schedules while maintaining their frequent musical collaborations on stage and in the studio.

Fans can expect further joint stage appearances as both musicians balance individual tour dates with shared performances throughout the season.

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