Country music singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress said Tuesday she has checked herself into a rehab facility after admitting that she was “drunk” during her national anthem performance at The MLB Home Run Derby.
Andress, 32, went viral on social media after performing the national anthem at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Monday night. Fans online criticized the singer’s pitch, with some calling it among “the worst national anthem renditions ever.”
Ingrid Andress sings the national anthem prior to the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby.
But Andress addressed the issue on X Tuesday afternoon, admitting that she was “drunk” and plans to check herself into rehab.
“I’m not gonna bulls— y’all, I was drunk last night,” her statement read.
“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.”
Ingrid Andress performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023, in Chicago.
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Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, is best known for her breakthrough single, “More Hearts Than Mine.” The song peaked at 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained on the list for 20 weeks.
In 2021, she released her second-biggest song to date, “Wishful Drinking,” in collaboration with country singer Sam Hunt. It also spent 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at No. 47.
Ingrid Andress sings the national anthem prior to the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby.