Jess Williams
Country music star Ingrid Andress made a shocking revelation on her social media accounts, admitting she was drunk while singing the national anthem before the annual Home Run Derby baseball game Monday night, and saying she plans to check into rehab following the uproar caused by her disastrous performance.
“I won’t lie to you, I was drunk last night,” she wrote on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). “I will be checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. I was not myself last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for this performance. I will let you all know what rehab is like. I hear it’s a lot of fun.” She signed the message “xo, Ingrid.”
Speculation swirled in the media that Andres appeared to be suffering from more than just ear problems during her performance at Globe Life Arena in Arlington, Texas, leading many viewers to say it was the worst version of the national anthem they had ever heard before a major sporting event. Her performance seemed completely out of tune from the moment she took the microphone and never recovered—a performance out of character for a singer-songwriter known for her professionalism.
Fellow singers left sympathetic messages in the form of comments on her social media accounts.
“Love you girl,” Julia Michaels wrote. “I’m sorry you’re going through this. And I’m sorry the world can be so cruel. Here for you xx.”
Country star Carly Pearce wrote: “Sending you love, Ingrid. It takes a lot to be this honest. You’re capable of it. Be patient.”
Earlier Monday, ahead of her performance, Andres sent out a message to her email list, teasing her upcoming single “Colorado 9,” which is set to drop later this month. In the message to fans, she admitted to having struggled with depression after cutting ties with people who were part of her early career, but said she’s recently found peace by taking some time off in her native Colorado.
Social media was quick to attack the performance Monday night, comparing it to Ferguson’s disastrous live version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game and Roseanne Barr’s famous rendition of the song at a Padres game in 1990.
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