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    Cody Johnson nails All-Star Game national anthem after Ingrid Andress’ mess

    By Michael Blinn,

    29 days ago

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    That “Star-Spangled Banner” does indeed still wave.

    Country singer Cody Johnson’s rendition of the national anthem went off without a hitch before Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, much to the relief of the league and its fans.

    Johnson’s twangy a capella “Star-Spangled Banner” earned him a hearty applause from the crowd.

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    Recording artist Cody Johnson looks on during the pregame ceremony before the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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    Country music star Cody Johnson sings the National Anthem at the 2024 #AllStarGame 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/YuQ7HFQsnf

    — MLB (@MLB) July 17, 2024

    All eyes were on Johnson, the 37-year-old Texas native and iHeartRadio’s 2023 Best New Country Artist, after Ingrid Andress’ messy attempt ahead of Monday’s Home Run Derby .

    Andress was widely panned for her performance, for which she later apologized, revealing she was drunk at the time and now plans to enter rehab.

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    Ingrid Andress sings the national anthem prior to the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby. MLB Photos via Getty Images

    This was quite the national anthem performed by Ingrid Andress 😅 pic.twitter.com/i6Diwe9DYW

    — New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) July 16, 2024

    “I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” Andress said in a statement on social media.

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    “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last night. 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.”

    Andress drew comparisons to the likes of Roseanne Barr and Fergie among the worst sporting event anthems of all time.

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    Cody Johnson performs the national anthem before the MLB All-Star Game. AP

    MLB opted for a safer choice in tapping Johnson for the All-Star Game, as he’d previously sung the anthem before Game 7 of the 2019 World Series between the Astros and Nationals.

    He also threw out the first pitch — and took batting practice — before a Rangers-Mariners game in Texas on April 23.

    For the latest in sports, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/sports/

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