WASHINGTON — Country singer Ingrid Andress has issued an apology and admitted to being drunk during her widely panned performance of the national anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
On Monday night, the four-time Grammy nominee belted an a cappella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner" and clips of her less-than-popular rendition quickly went viral on social media.
In a statement Tuesday, Andress revealed she had been drunk and was planning to enter rehab.
"I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need," Andress posted on her official X, formerly Twitter, account. "That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition."
Who is Ingrid Andress?
Andress, 32, began her career as a Nashville songwriter, penning songs for performers across genres, including Bebe Rexha's “Girl in the Mirror,” Halestorm's “Conflicted,” and the critically acclaimed “Boys,” which became an international hit for British singer Charli XCX.
Her breakthrough single “More Hearts Than Mine” peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the list for 20 weeks.
In 2021, she released her second-biggest song to date, the country radio favorite “Wishful Drinking,” a collaboration with singer Sam Hunt. It also spent 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at No. 47.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.