Country singer Ingrid Andress caused a stir on social media on Monday after her off-key performance of the national anthem at the 2024 Home Run Derby went viral.
Ingrid Andress performs the national anthem at the Home Run Derby.
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The following day, she addressed fans’ concerns in an Instagram statement, revealing she was drunk during the event.
“I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” she wrote in a statement on Instagram. She then went on to say “it was not me last night.”
“I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote. “That was not me last night.”
The four-time Grammy nominee then apologized to the MLB, all of her fans, and “this country I love so much for that rendition.” She concluded her statement by writing, “I’ll let y’all know how rehab is I hear it’s super fun. xo, Ingrid.”
She ended the note by writing, “XO, Ingrid.”
The 32-year-old’s vulnerable post was met with words of encouragement.
“It takes guts to be this honest, we’re all proud of you and rooting for you,” wrote musician Gracie Val.
“We all know what an incredibly talented singer and musician you are,” wrote singer Meghan Patrick. “We also know what this job can do to the strongest of us… praying for your healing and peace. You got this.”
Last night, Andress performed a widely criticized a cappella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which instantly went viral, with people picking it apart on social media.
Sports Illustrated writer Alex Carr posted on X, formerly Twitter, “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.”
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