Ingrid Andress apologises for her viral US national anthem performance: 'I was drunk'
Ingrid Andress
Country music singer Ingrid Andressissued a public apology for her controversial rendition of the Americannational anthem at the 2024 Home Run Derby on Monday night. In a statement shared on her social media, the singer admitted that she was intoxicated during her performance. The apology comes after arendition of the national anthem sung by herhas gone viral and drew a significant amount of criticism from fans and viewers.
Andress addressed the situation directly in her statement.
"I am not gonna b******* y'all, I was drunk last night," the four-time Grammy nominee wrote, referring to her performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Shetook full responsibility for her performance and stated that the rendition, 'was not me' and did not reflect her true self.
Recognising the need to address the underlying issues, Andress announced she is "checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need."
The Americansinger apologised to Major League Baseball, the fans, and the country she loves.
"I'll let y'all know how rehab is, I hear it's super fun," the singer quipped.
Andress' candid admission earned her support and praise from her peers in the music industry. Fellow country artists Carly Pearce and Julia Michaels, as well as Matt Stell, commended Andress for her courage to open up about her struggles with addiction.
Viral video draws criticism
A video of Andress singing the national anthem went viral earlier this week, with many criticising her for her off-key rendition.
She was compared to past controversial national anthem performances, including one by Fergie at the 2018 NBA All-Star game.
While others termed Andress' version as the 'worst national anthem renditions ever.'
