The 4-time Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress made headlines on Monday for her botched rendition of the U.S. anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby.
The 32-year-old artist sang the verses of “The Star-Spangled Banner” completely out of tune and hesitant, and that caused the moment of his performance to go viral on social media.
In response to the uproar, Andress issued a statement in which she admitted that she sang drunk and that she has already checked into a rehabilitation center to receive help.
“I’m checking into a facility today to get the help I need. Last night was not like that. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country that I love so much for that interpretation,” Andress wrote Tuesday in an Instagram story.
The singer performed before just under 40,000 people on Monday night at the baseball all-star game held at the Globe Life Field from Texas, which had Teoscar Fernandez as a winner.
Ingrid Andress on the screen at the Texan stadium. Photo: AP
Who is Ingrid Andress?
Andress is the daughter of Major League Baseball’s strength and conditioning coach Brad Andressformer member of the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and New York Mets.
The American singer made her solo debut in 2019 with the single “More Hearts Than Mine,” for which she was nominated for a Grammy in 2021 in the category of Best Country Song.
She also received two other nominations at that edition of the music awards: Best New Artist and Best Country Album. In 2023, she was nominated once more for the song “Wishful Drinking” in the category of Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
The singer was nominated for 3 Grammys in 2021. Photo: AP
In addition to her success as a solo artist, Ingrid has written songs for artists such as Charli XCX and Alicia Keys, showcasing her versatility and talent across a variety of musical genres.
