Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during national anthem performance, will check into rehab

(KRON) — Ingrid Andress’ performance of the national anthem at Monday night’s 2024 Home Run Derby went viral for all the wrong reasons. Performing before the event at Globe Life Field in North Texas, the country singer and four-time Grammy nominee delivered a rendition that sparked criticism on social media, with some users describing it as the “worst” rendition in recent memory.

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

Andress addressed her critics on Tuesday, explaining that she was drunk during the performance and would be checking into a rehab facility. “I’m not gonna bulls--- y’all, I was drunk last night,” she wrote in a statement posted to her official X account. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need.”

She also apologized to her fans, the league, and “this country I love so much for that rendition,” she said. “I’ll let y’all know how rehab is,” she ended the message. “I hear it’s super fun.”

The singer's revelation was met with support online. "What you are doing takes courage. You are taking a massive step towards your betterment and wellbeing," one X user wrote. "It takes a lot of backbone to own it," another said. "Good luck in recovery."

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.

Soon, she inked a deal with Warner Music Nashville and Atlantic Records for her own music, releasing her debut album “Lady Like” in 2020. Her breakthrough single “More Hearts Than Mine” proceeded the release, 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. Her sophomore album, “Good Person,” was released in 2022.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.