Who Is Ingrid Andress, Singer Who Was Panned For Performing US National Anthem Drunk At Major Sporting Event?

Country singer and four-time Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress apologised on Tuesday for her widely panned performance of the US national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby and also because she was drunk.

“I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last night. I apologise to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition,” Ingrid Andress wrote in an Instagram post.

On Monday night, the four-time Grammy nominee performed an a cappella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” a notoriously difficult song. Clips of her unpopular rendition at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, quickly went viral.

“I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I’ve ever heard in my whole life,” Alex Carr, a writer for Sports Illustrated, said in a post on X.

Vulture blogger Bethy Squires joked that Andress sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” “in cursive,” a term used online to describe pop singers who stretch vowels and make a certain raspy voice appear prominent.

Here’s more details about the incident and country music singer Ingrid Andress.

Who is Ingrid Andress?

Andress, 32, began her career as a Nashville songwriter, penning songs for performers across genres, including Bebe Rexha’s “Girl in the Mirror,” Halestorm’s “Conflicted,” and the critically acclaimed “Boys,” which became an international hit for British singer Charli XCX.

Soon, she inked a deal with Warner Music Nashville and Atlantic Records for her own music, releasing her debut album “Lady Like” in 2020. Her breakthrough single “More Hearts Than Mine” proceeded the release, peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the list for 20 weeks.

In 2021, she released her second-biggest song to date, the country radio favorite “Wishful Drinking,” a collaboration with singer Sam Hunt. It also spent 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at No. 47.

Her sophomore album, “Good Person,” was released in 2022.

Have Other Singers Been Panned For Their Rendition Of The US National Anthem

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Yes, Roseanne Barr’s rendition at a 1990 San Diego Padres game and Fergie’s at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game yielded similar reactions.

“I’ve always been honoured and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA,” Fergie had said after she faced criticism for her performance.

“I’m a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn’t strike the intended tone. I love this country and honestly tried my best,” she had said at the time.