Current:Home > StocksSinger Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment -Elite Financial Minds
Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment
View
Date:2025-04-18 03:32:48
After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk.
“I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.”
The MLB is not commenting, spokesperson Matt Bourne said.
On Monday night, the four-time Grammy nominee belted an a cappella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” an incredibly challenging song to sing. Clips of her less-than-popular rendition at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, went viral.
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.”
Here’s more to know about the incident and 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.
What was the reaction to her MLB Home Run Derby performance?
Andress’ performance quickly made the rounds on social media.
Vulture blogger Bethy Squires joked that Andress sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “in cursive,” a reference to a popular Internet neologism referring to pop singers stretching vowels and accentuating their vocal fry.
Chris Wright, the executive editor of Saturday Down South, was a bit more delicate: “I enjoy Ingrid Andress’ music and have seen her in concert,” he wrote on X. “After listening to that National Anthem, I have a newfound respect for her producers and sound crew. Wow.”
This isn’t the first time a performance of the national anthem has been panned.
In the pantheon of controversial renditions of the national anthem at sporting events, Roseanne Barr’s rendition at a 1990 San Diego Padres game and Fergie’s at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game yielded similar reactions.
Following her performance, Fergie released a statement: “I’ve always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA,” the Grammy-winning singer said. “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.”
Barr responded to Fergie’s performance, writing on Twitter at the time, “Who saw Fergie’s national anthem performance at the NBA All Star Game? I think mine was better lowkey.”
veryGood! (6514)
Related
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- Bethenny Frankel's Daughter Bryn, 13, Is All Grown Up in Rare TV Appearance
- ‘We’re Being Wrapped in Poison’: A Century of Oil and Gas Development Has Devastated the Ponca City Region of Northern Oklahoma
- Why Nepo Babies Are Bad For Business (Sorry, 'Succession')
- Why Sean "Diddy" Combs Is Being Given a Laptop in Jail Amid Witness Intimidation Fears
- Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to a side-view mirror issue
- Kelly Clarkson Addresses Alleged Beef With Carrie Underwood After Being Pitted Against Each Other
- A Commonsense Proposal to Deal With Plastics Pollution: Stop Making So Much Plastic
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- Watch Oppenheimer discuss use of the atomic bomb in 1965 interview: It was not undertaken lightly
Ranking
- Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
- Trump trial date in classified documents case set for May 20, 2024
- Everything You Need for a Backyard Movie Night
- Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Kevin Maxen becomes first male coach in major U.S. pro league to come out as gay
- Dick Vitale announces he is cancer free: 'Santa Claus came early'
- Inside Clean Energy: Indian Point Nuclear Plant Reaches a Contentious End
- Tech leaders urge a pause in the 'out-of-control' artificial intelligence race
- The president of the United Auto Workers union has been ousted in an election
Recommendation
'Kraven the Hunter' spoilers! Let's dig into that twisty ending, supervillain reveal
John Fetterman’s Evolution on Climate Change, Fracking and the Environment
Unexploded bombs found in 1942 wrecks of U.S. Navy ships off coast of Canada
It's impossible to fit 'All Things' Ari Shapiro does into this headline
Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
Armed with influencers and lobbyists, TikTok goes on the offense on Capitol Hill
Jack Daniel's v. poop-themed dog toy in a trademark case at the Supreme Court
A Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion has killed 7 people