Hailey Welch, known for her viral "hawk tuah" meme, recently shared the stage with country singer Zach Bryan during his Nashville concert, performing his hit song "Revival." Welch became an internet sensation after mimicking the sound of spitting with the phrase “hawk tuah” in a TikTok street interview conducted by TimandDeeTV.
Capitalizing on her viral fame, Hailey partnered with Tennessee-based Fathead Threads to release ‘Hawk Tuah’ hats, which have garnered over $60,000 in sales. Her notoriety reached new heights when Zach Bryan invited her to join him onstage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on June 29, 2024. During their performance, Hailey relived her viral moment by shouting "Hawk Tuah" into the microphone, much to the delight of the audience.
A TikTok clip capturing Hailey’s performance with Zach Bryan has gone viral, amassing over 4 million views and more than 288,000 likes. Viewer reactions were mixed, with some expressing disbelief and others celebrating the moment. Comments ranged from “You’re joking Zach” and “I lost faith in the world a long time ago…” to more supportive sentiments like “Lmaooo this is so iconic” and “You go girl hawk tuah.”
Hailey’s meme has also crossed into the sports world. Logan Paul recreated the viral "hawk tuah" moment to taunt his opponents during a WWE Smackdown match, further cementing the meme's cultural impact.
From viral meme star to sharing the stage with a country music sensation, Hailey Welch's unexpected rise to fame continues to captivate audiences both online and offline.
