After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the , country singer apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk.
鈥淚'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,鈥� she wrote in an Instagram post. 鈥淭hat was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.鈥�
The MLB is not commenting, spokesperson Matt Bourne said.
A representative for Andress said there will be no additional comment at this time.
On Monday night, nominee belted an a cappella version of 鈥淭he Star-Spangled Banner," an incredibly challenging song to sing. Clips of her less-than-popular rendition at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, went viral.
Sports Illustrated writer Alex Carr posted on 鈥淚鈥檓 so sorry, I鈥檓 sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I鈥檝e ever heard in my whole life.鈥�
Here's more to know about the incident and Andress.
Who is Ingrid Andress?
Andress, 32, began her career as a Nashville songwriter, penning songs for performers across genres, including Bebe Rexha's 鈥淕irl in the Mirror,鈥� Halestorm's 鈥淐onflicted,鈥� and the critically acclaimed 鈥淏oys,鈥� which became an international hit for
Soon, she inked a deal with Warner Music Nashville and Atlantic Records for her own music, releasing her debut album 鈥淟ady Like鈥� in 2020. Her breakthrough single 鈥淢ore Hearts Than Mine鈥� proceeded the release, peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the list for 20 weeks.
In 2021, she released her second-biggest song to date, the country radio favorite 鈥淲ishful Drinking,鈥� a collaboration with It also spent 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at No. 47.
Her sophomore album, 鈥淕ood Person,鈥� was released in 2022.
What was the reaction to her MLB Home Run Derby performance?
Andress' performance quickly made the rounds on social media.
Vulture blogger Bethy Squires that Andress sang 鈥淭he Star-Spangled Banner,鈥� "in cursive,鈥� a reference to a popular Internet neologism referring to pop singers stretching vowels and accentuating their vocal fry.
Chris Wright, the executive editor of Saturday Down South, was a bit more delicate: 鈥淚 enjoy Ingrid Andress鈥� music and have seen her in concert,鈥� 鈥淎fter listening to that National Anthem, I have a newfound respect for her producers and sound crew. Wow.鈥�
This isn't the first time a performance of the national anthem has been panned.
In the pantheon of controversial renditions of the national anthem at sporting events, rendition at a and Fergie's at the yielded similar reactions.
Following her performance, Fergie released a statement: "I鈥檝e always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA,鈥� the Grammy-winning singer said. 鈥淚鈥檓 a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn鈥檛 strike the intended tone. I love this country and honestly tried my best.鈥�
Barr responded to Fergie's performance, at the time, 鈥淲ho saw Fergie鈥檚 national anthem performance at the NBA All Star Game? I think mine was better lowkey.鈥�
What's next for Andress?
Earlier today, Andress had four forthcoming tour dates listed online: July 17 at Nashville's Cannery Hall, July 24 at Denver's Globe Hall Live Music & BBQ, Aug. 3 at Minneapolis' Basilica Block Party, an annual music festival, and Oct. 4 at Inlet Lodge in Ocean City, Maryland, for the Country Calling festival.
Andress' official website currently only lists the two festival dates.
A representative for Andress confirmed to The Associated Press that her 鈥渦pcoming shows in Nashville and Denver have been canceled, and the venues are in touch with ticket buyers regarding refunds.鈥�
Maria Sherman, The Associated Press
