Ingrid Andress Apologizes For Viral National Anthem Performance: ‘I Was Drunk’

Ingrid Andress is breaking her silence over her viral national anthem performance at Monday night’s Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas. On Tuesday, the four-time Grammy nominated artist released a statement on Instagram which began, “I’m not gonna bulls*** y’all, I was drunk last night. I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last night.” The 32-year-old then apologized for her rendition, adding, “I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition. I’ll let y’all know how rehab is, I hear it’s super fun. Xo Ingrid.” Ingrid’s performance sparked a major stir on social media, with many criticizing it online. “My ears are bleeding. One of the worst national anthem renditions ever,” one user wrote on X, while another said, “I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but that was one of the worst national anthems I think I’ve ever heard in my whole life.”