Hawk Tuah Woman's Fame Reaches New Heights As She Joins Country Music Star On Stage

Hailey Welch, also known around the internet as the "Hawk Tuah girl," might be looking at a surprising new career path after recently stepping into the spotlight alongside a major country music star.

This shift comes after Hailey became an overnight sensation following a video by YouTubers Tim & Dee TV, where she was asked what move she thinks makes a man go wild in bed. 

Her memorable answer was: "You gotta give 'em that 'hawk tuah' and spit on that thing, you get me?" 

This quirky response catapulted her to viral status.

Following her rise to internet fame, Hailey has not only become a recognized face on social media but has also successfully capitalized on her newfound popularity.

She has reportedly raked in over $65,000 from merchandise branded with the now-famous 'Hawk Tuah' phrase.

'Hawk Tuah' girl already has her own line of merch. Facebook / Fathead Threads

But Hailey's journey didn't stop there. 

Her celebrity status reached new heights when she was invited to join well-known country star Zach Bryan on stage in Nashville just last night, on June 29.

During the concert, she sang alongside him in his song 'Revival.'

However, Hailey's performance has sparked a wide array of reactions from viewers. 

As clips of her appearance circulated on TikTok, the responses varied significantly.

One TikTok user expressed disappointment, commenting: "We make the wrong people famous." 

Another shared a more somber view, writing: "Lost faith in the world a long time ago." 

A third viewer simply stated, "I'm officially over this."

On the flip side, many attendees and online viewers were thrilled by her unexpected performance. 

Hailey was spotted on stage with country star Zach Bryan. TikTok / @zachbryanarchive

A delighted concert-goer exclaimed: "Best finale I've ever seen." 

Another viewer praised the performance, saying: "This is iconic as hell." 

Meanwhile, a third person added, "Some people just living the dream."

Amidst this whirlwind of fame and public scrutiny, Hailey seemed to have taken a brief step back from the limelight, an action her business partner, Jason Poteete, attributes to her feeling 'overwhelmed' by the sudden attention. 

Jason, who runs Fathead Threads which produces her exclusive 'Hawk Tuah' merchandise, revealed to Rolling Stone: 

"She's probably one of the most well-known people in the world at this point. But I don't know if she's embraced it."

He went on to explain that Hailey has been particularly cautious about her image, specifically requesting that her face not be used on the merchandise.

Despite not profiting directly from the viral video, Jason saw an opportunity to collaborate with Hailey to help her benefit financially from her viral fame.

"Nobody was asking permission for her to do nothing, neither. I just wanted her to get some profit off of this deal," he stated.

Contrary to rumors, it was also verified that Hailey did not lose her job as a school teacher because of her NSFW remarks, putting to rest another piece of gossip that had circulated alongside her viral fame.