The Hok Tuah girl is back! From selling merchandise to making guest appearances at concerts, Hailey Welch is enjoying her newfound fame. Country singer Zach Bryan brought Hailey, 23, onstage during his Saturday night performance at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium.
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Welch’s surprise appearance during the 28-year-old singer’s The Quittin’ Time Tour was well received. When Bryan sang fan favourite song Revival, the Havoc Tuah girl enthusiastically sang the lyrics. Holding a beer in her hand, she was dressed in an all-white cowboy outfit consisting of a crop top and ripped denim shorts. Welch paired the look with white knee-high boots and a big hat.
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In a clip from the concert shared on TikTok, Welch stepped up to the mic and yelled, “Hawk tuah,” causing the audience to applaud. The video quickly went viral on social media, garnering 1.5 million views on X (formerly Twitter). As Welch’s social media presence continues to grow, her fame is becoming a controversial topic.
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While she has devoted fans, Welch has also faced strong criticism from her detractors. After her appearance at Bryan’s concert, her fans showered her with love and praise. “She’s living the life. Good for her,” wrote one fan on X, a Twitter first, while another added, “Let her enjoy it! She’s a blast!”
Meanwhile, many claim Welch is getting her “15 minutes of fame” amid the online Hak Tuah craze. “She’s a welcome distraction from the constant hate. I hope her 15 minutes of fame lasts as long as possible,” said one former Twitter user, X. “She’s enjoying her 15 minutes of fame. And I’m happy for her,” another wrote.
