“I’m not gonna bulls–t yall, I was drunk last night,” she wrote via X on Tuesday. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need.”
Andress, 32, went on to say that she was not herself during the performance. She also issued an apology to the MLB, the league’s fans and this country that she “loves so much.”
Ingrid Andress spoke out after her botched national anthem performance went viral. MLB Photos via Getty Images The four-time Grammy nominee admitted she was drunk during the performance. X/@ingridandress
“I’ll let y’all know how rehab is hear it’s super fun,” she concluded.
Reps for Andress did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.
Andress released the statement one day after she was ridiculed for the horrible rendition of the national anthem she delivered at the MLB Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, Monday night.
Andress said she was checking herself into rehab on Tuesday. MLB Photos via Getty Images Her statement was released after she was slammed for the horrible rendition of the national anthem she performed at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas. Getty Images
During the performance, the country singer struggled to hit notes as several players on the field, most notably Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, could be seen attempting to hide their laughter.
“That Ingrid Andress national anthem might have been the worst thing to happen in America in the last 48 hours #brutal,” added another .
Andress struggled to hit several notes. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Several players on the field, including Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, attempted to hide their laughter. Getty Images
“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,” tweeted a third user .
Other fans compared Andress’ performance to that of Fergie’s at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
“I know Fergie is smiling today. After hearing Ingrid Andress sing the National Anthem. After seeing her performance, all I can think of is the episode of Bob’s Burgers with the Oil Spill song,” wrote one person .
“What in the world???? Dear lord that was painful!” wrote one X user. Getty Images for CMT Andress has been nominated for four Grammys since 2021. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
“Ingrid andress giving fergie a run for her money,” added another .
In 2021, Andress was nominated for a Grammy for best new artist, best country song for “More Hearts Than Mine” and best country album for “Lady Like.”
Two years later, she earned her fourth nomination for “Wishful Drinking,” her duet with Sam Hunt.
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