Megan McKenna gets a tattoo on her finger of the word ‘yeehaw’ in a nod her new singing career

Megan McKenna has got her first ever tattoo of the word ‘yeehaw’ on her finger in a nod to her new career as a country singer.

The former reality TV star, 30, has taken to Instagram to show her 2.5million followers her brand new ink.

Posting on Sunday, Megan tagged her London-based celebrity tattoo artist who has inked the likes of Premier League footballer Mason Mount, singer Sam Smith and David Beckham’s son Romeo.

Megan’s new career releasing music and going on tour is world’s apart from her time on hit reality series TOWIE, Big Brother and Ex On The Beach.

She revamped her persona since appearing on The X Factor: Celebrity – which she was crowned the winner from, bagging her a record deal with Syco in the process.

'Cowgirl's first ink': Megan McKenna has got her first ever tattoo of the word 'yeehaw' on her finger in a nod to her new career as a country singer

‘Cowgirl’s first ink’: Megan McKenna has got her first ever tattoo of the word ‘yeehaw’ on her finger in a nod to her new career as a country singer

Posting a black and white snap of her looking on at her tattooist focusing intently on inking two of her fingers, Megan captioned the post: ‘Cowgirls first ink’.

Showing a close-up of the tiny tats, her ring finger had the word ‘yeehaw’ in a typewriter font, and a small red line heart on her little finger.

Megan has previously written about her ‘tough’ journey to ‘prove’ to the public that her passion lies within music.

Writing on her social media profile in November, Megan said: ‘It’s a tough journey proving to so many that music is my passion & where I’m meant to be.

‘I know some of you have supported me from my tv days & followed me pursuing my true dream.

‘I can’t thank you all enough from the bottom of my heart of how grateful I am that I’m being able to do what I love as my full time job.

‘I remember seeing other artists Spotify wrapped & wishing I could post one! I’m so proud of the growth of my listeners & streams this year and I couldn’t of done it without you all. 

‘What a way to end my year… these numbers & im about to go on tour! I FREAKIN LOVE YOU MY COUNTRY BABIES – All I ever wanted is…. This!’

Fresh: Posting on Sunday, Megan tagged her London-based celebrity tattoo artist who has inked the likes of Premier League footballer Mason Mount, singer Sam Smith and David Beckham's son Romeo

Fresh: Posting on Sunday, Megan tagged her London-based celebrity tattoo artist who has inked the likes of Premier League footballer Mason Mount, singer Sam Smith and David Beckham’s son Romeo

Tatted: Posting a black and white snap of her looking on at her tattooist focusing intently on inking two of her fingers, Megan captioned the post: 'Cowgirls first ink'

Tatted: Posting a black and white snap of her looking on at her tattooist focusing intently on inking two of her fingers, Megan captioned the post: ‘Cowgirls first ink’

New: Showing a close-up of the tiny tats, her ring finger had the word 'yeehaw' in a typewriter font, and a small red line heart on her little finger

New: Showing a close-up of the tiny tats, her ring finger had the word ‘yeehaw’ in a typewriter font, and a small red line heart on her little finger

It comes after Megan posed for some snaps at the beach during her lavish £1,200 a night Maldives getaway last week.

The reality-star-turned-singer, 30, flashed her toned midriff in a chic white tie-front bandeau crop top and a coordinated lace-up mini skirt. 

The former TOWIE personality accessorised with a pair of chunky silver hoop earrings as she enjoyed a walk on the beach at sunset. 

She style her long brunette tresses pulled back in a claw clip and applied a radiant palette of makeup for the evening. 

TV star: Megan has previously written about her 'tough' journey to 'prove' to the public that her passion lies within music following her career in reality TV (pictured with ex boyfriend Pete Wicks in 2016, during her time on The Only Way Is Essex)

TV star: Megan has previously written about her ‘tough’ journey to ‘prove’ to the public that her passion lies within music following her career in reality TV (pictured with ex boyfriend Pete Wicks in 2016, during her time on The Only Way Is Essex)

Change of career: She revamped her persona since appearing on The X Factor: Celebrity - which she was crowned the winner from, bagging her a record deal with Syco in the process.

Country girl: Megan has previously told fans that she can't thank them enough for allowing her to do what she loves as a singer

Change of career: She revamped her persona since appearing on The X Factor: Celebrity (pictured left in 2019) – which she was crowned the winner from, bagging her a record deal with Syco in the process

Megan wrote alongside to the post: ‘Sunset hair heaven. Wearing colour ‘butterscotch’ from my @easilockshair bouncy bouncy collection.’

The singer later took to her Instagram Story to give fans a sneak peek of her lavish evening meal as she sat cross legged in a restaurant. 

Megan has been keeping fans up to date via social media, with the star also enjoying a lavish break in the Indian Ocean island paradise.  

The former TOWIE star flashed her toned stomach while posing for a slew of snaps in a cream linen co-ord last week. 

Incredible: It comes after Megan posed for some snaps at the beach during her lavish £1,200 a night Maldives getaway last week

Incredible: It comes after Megan posed for some snaps at the beach during her lavish £1,200 a night Maldives getaway last week

Stunning: The reality-star-turned-singer flashed her toned midriff in a chic white tie-front bandeau crop top and a coordinated lace-up mini skirt

Stunning: The reality-star-turned-singer flashed her toned midriff in a chic white tie-front bandeau crop top and a coordinated lace-up mini skirt

She amped up the glamour with a collection of gold jewellery, including a metal choker, bangle and matching watch.

She posed for waterside snaps before heading to The Standard resort for a tasty BBQ dinner. 

The lavish resort features multiple bars and restaurants, including a swim-up pool bar. 

Megan’s posts of the trip have come thick and fast since being away in the Maldives, and shared some snaps of her day-to-day activities on her stories.

She enjoyed a day out on a glamorous boat with her sister Milly, looking sensational during the trip, showing off her taut figure in a mesh zebra-printed coverup for one shot.

Chic: The singer later took to her Instagram Story to give fans a sneak peek of her lavish evening meal as she sat cross legged in a restaurant

Chic: The singer later took to her Instagram Story to give fans a sneak peek of her lavish evening meal as she sat cross legged in a restaurant

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