Country Star Ingrid Andress Admits She Was Drunk During MLB Anthem Fiasco
Country singer Ingrid Andress has come clean about her disastrous national anthem performance at Monday night’s MLB Home Run Derby — revealing she was intoxicated during the rendition. The 32-year-old posted a blunt apology on social media, admitting she was drunk and is checking into rehab.
“That Was Not Me” – Ingrid’s Stark Confession
Ingrid didn’t beat around the bush in her heartfelt post: “I’m not gonna bulls*** y’all, I was drunk last night. I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last night.”
She went on to apologise to Major League Baseball, her fans, and the country she loves, adding: “I’ll let y’all know how rehab is; I hear it’s super fun. xo, Ingrid.”
Social Media Roasts Anthem Performance
The performance at Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas, quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons. Stationed between the pitcher’s mound and home plate, her off-key and slurred rendition hit backlashes online.
- One X user mockingly commented, “Wow! @IngridAndress actually did it, she united America,” alongside a flood of critiques.
- Another blasted, “My ears are bleeding. One of the worst national anthem renditions ever.”
- A third took a swipe at the infamous Fergie 2018 NBA anthem, saying, “Ingrid Andress giving Fergie a run for worst national anthem ever performed.”
Following the fiasco, “Ingrid Andress” shot to the top of Google’s Daily Search Trends.
Home Run Derby Recap
Despite the anthem drama, the Home Run Derby wrapped up with Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers taking the crown. Hernández edged out Bobby Witt Jr. from the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in a nail-biting final, smashing a total of 49 homers over three rounds.
Who Is Ingrid Andress?
Ingrid is a rising star in country music and a talented songwriter behind hits for artists like LANY, Charli XCX, and Fletcher. Her own breakthrough single, “More Hearts Than Mine,” hit number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and landed her a 2021 Grammy nod for Best Country Song. She’s also been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Country Album for Lady Like.
With her off-stage admission grabbing media headlines, fans and the public will be watching closely as Ingrid embarks on her journey toward recovery and a potential comeback.
