Arlington, TX – The woman who sang a terrible rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at last night’s MLB home run derby claimed today that she was drunk.
Four-time Grammy-nominated country singer Ingrid Andress faced widespread criticism following her national anthem performance at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field. Before the hitters could take their positions, Andress’s rendition of the anthem drew significant backlash on social media.
Today, she apologized, admitting that she was drunk and is now entering rehab.
“I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” Andress said today. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition. I’ll let y’all know how rehab is. I hear it’s super fun”
Viewers took to various platforms to express their displeasure, labeling the performance as the “worst-ever National Anthem performance.”
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Comments ranged from “I can’t watch; it’s too cringe-worthy” to discussions about the anthem’s challenging vocal range. Despite her musical accolades, Andress’s performance quickly became a viral topic, spawning numerous memes and heated online debates.
The criticism overshadowed the opening of the Home Run Derby, shifting the focus from the players to the national anthem controversy. As discussions continued, many debated the difficulty of performing the anthem live, especially given its notorious complexity.
Andress has yet to respond to the criticism.