Ingrid Andress Says She “Was Drunk” During Her National Anthem Performance & Is Checking Herself Into Rehab

Country artist Ingrid Andress has apologized for her rocky performance of the National Anthem last night at MLB’s annual Home Run Derby, revealing she “was drunk” and is checking herself into rehab.

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“I’m not gonna bullshit y’all, I was drunk last night,” she wrote on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). “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.” She signed the post “xo, Ingrid.”

Andress received harsh criticism for her performance, her voice wavering almost immediately, with some comparing it to Fergie’s performance of the anthem during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.

Wow! @IngridAndress actually did it, she united America,” wrote one person on X (formerly Twitter) with a screenshot of multiple people on the platform criticizing the performance.

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“That Ingrid Andress national anthem might have been the worst thing to happen in America in the last 48 hours #brutal,” wrote another person after Donald Trump was targeted during a shooting at his Pennsylvania campaign rally on Saturday.

Andress received three Grammy nominations for her first album, Lady Like , in 2021, for Best Country Album, Best New Artist and Best Country Song for her breakout single “More Hearts Than Mine.”

Glenn Garner contributed to this report.

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