Ingrid Andress Says She Was Drunk During Panned MLB Anthem Performance, Will Get Treatment

After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk.

“I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.”

The MLB is not commenting, spokesperson Matt Bourne said.

A representative for Andress said there will be no additional comment at this time.

On Monday night, the four-time Grammy nominee belted an a cappella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” an incredibly challenging song to sing. Clips of her less-than-popular rendition at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, went viral.

Sports Illustrated writer Alex Carr posted on X, formerly Twitter, “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.”

Andress is scheduled to perform at Country Calling in Ocean City, Maryland, October 4. This year, she has performed at the CMA Fest in Nashville and Country In The Park in Sacramento. In 2023, she opened for Stevie Nicks at Viejas Arena in San Diego and Kelsea Ballerini at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, while spending most of the year in support of Walker Hayes.

Andress is repped by WME’s Michael Coughlin.