Ingrid Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee known for her country music career, took center stage at the MLB Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, tonight to perform the National Anthem, but her rendition left attendees and social media divided.
Expected to set the tone for the event at Globe Life Field, Andress’s performance took an unexpected turn as she struggled with missed notes, prompting visible reactions from the players present.
Social media quickly erupted with commentary, drawing parallels to other infamous renditions of the anthem, such as Fergie’s at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game and Roseanne Barr’s at a Padres game in 1990.
Andress, originally from Michigan and raised in Colorado, has seen success in the country music scene with her debut album “Lady Like” in 2020 and her sophomore release “Good Person” in 2022. Her collaborations, including “Wishful Drinking” with Sam Hunt, have charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Nominated for multiple Grammys, Andress continues to evolve her musical journey, teasing a new single, “Colorado 9,” set for release on July 24. She is scheduled to perform in Nashville on July 17 and Denver on July 24 as part of her upcoming plans.
