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The Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. During the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby, Singer Ingrid Andress
National Anthem performance has been going viral. This is because many people believed that she sounded off and some mocking her since she is a four times Grammy nominee yet her performance did not live up to the expectation. Some social media users posted clips of Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm apparently smirking as Andress was singing.
Andress took to social media to address her performance, claiming she was drunk. “I’m not gonna bullshit yall, l was drunk last night, I'm checking myself into a facility to get help today to get the help l need,” she wrote. “That was not me last night, l apologize to MLB, all the fans and and this country l love so much for that rendition. Ill let yall know how rehab is. I heard it's super fun.”
In as much as Ingrid Andress faced a lot of backlash from fan's, she received sympathy and support following her apology. Singer-songwriter Julia Michaels said: Love you, girl. I’m sorry you’re going through this. And I’m sorry the world can be so cruel. Here for you XX.” Fellow country star Martina McBride said: Sending lots of love and positivity. You got this.” I’m so sorry you’re going through this, singer and actress Lucy Hale wrote. Sending you a lot of my thoughts. Take care of you and you’re going to come out of this so much stronger.”
Social media users compared Andress performance to that of former Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie. In 2018, Fergie's rendition of the Anthem at the NBA all star games went viral because it was considered “disastrous “ by many. Before Andreas’ performance, she had sent an email to her mailing list, previewing her new single “Colorado 9.” In her letter, the singer admits to suffering from depression after relationships between her and people who helped her career ended.
“I had to part ways with some people who’ve helped me make a name for myself. It sent me into what my country America calls ‘depression’ but I’m not a doctor. I was at the lowest point I’ve ever been, so I decided to go back to where I grew up in Colorado. Sometimes all it takes is time in your hometown to remember who you actually are, and you start to be proud of the person you’ve become. I hope everyone has their own Colorado to go back to when they’re feeling lost,” she openly wrote to her mailing list.
