She has since gained success as Halestorm's lead singer, and she has performed live and recorded guest appearances alongside fellow rock/metal artists and musicians from other genres.

[9] She is recognized for pushing conversations about mental health,[10] being a role model for young artists and girls,[11][12] and speaking to the need for gender equality and acceptance of people of all sexual orientations both within the music industry[13] and society.

[14] As a musical artist Hale has collaborated with a number of other notable bands and artists, including Dada Life,[15] Dream Theater,[16] New Years Day,[17][18] Mark Morton,[19] In This Moment,[20] the Hu,[21] Cory Marks,[22] Evanescence,[23] Apocalyptica,[24] Dee Snider,[25] Slothrust,[26] Avatar,[27] Lindsey Stirling,[28] Daughtry,[29] Trans-Siberian Orchestra,[30] Nita Strauss,[31] GWAR,[32][33] and The Native Howl.

[35] Hale called the short-term gig a "full-circle moment," telling Loudwire that Skid Row "bridged the gap" between her love of '80s metal and '90s and 2000s nu-metal and alt-metal.

[36] Hale performed four shows with Skid Row in the United States but will not be joining the band full-time due to personal commitments.

[44] In the December 2009 issue of Revolver magazine, Hale appeared on the cover alongside former Landmine Marathon vocalist Grace Perry as one of the "Hottest Chicks in Metal".