Ingrid Andres responded to criticism after she performed the national anthem out of tune ahead of the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.
The 32-year-old country singer announced on social media that he was entering rehab after becoming intoxicated while performing a badly out-of-tune rendition of the U.S. national anthem at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Monday night.
“I’m not gonna lie, I was drunk last night,” she wrote. statement X (formerly Twitter) posted: “I will be entering a facility today to get the help I need.
“That was not me last night,” the statement continued. “I apologize to MLB, my fans, and the country I love for that performance. I will let everyone know what rehab is like. I hear it’s great.” She signed the note, “xo, Ingrid.”
Speculation rife on social media that the singer was struggling with more than just issues with the microphone she wore over her ear during her performance, which began off-key and forced high notes, far from the character of a known professional artist. Online, some called the performance one of the worst national anthem renditions heard before a major professional sporting event, with some comparing it to Fergie’s rendition. Very jazzy performance Before the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
Earlier on Monday, Andres sent out a message to her email list previewing her upcoming single, “Colorado 9.” According to the email: varietyShe explained that after she cut ties with people she’d been involved with early in her career, she fell into a depression and retreated from the public eye for some time, saying she found peace by spending time in Colorado.
Born in Southfield, Michigan and raised in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Andres has released two studio albums, 2020’s “Lady Like” and 2022’s “Good Person,” as well as two singles, “More Hearts Than Mine” and “Wishful Drinking,” which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. He also co-wrote Charli XCX’s 2017 hit “Boys” and Bebe Rexha’s “Girl in the Mirror.”
She has earned four Grammy nominations throughout her career, including Best New Artist and Best Country Song in 2021, alongside Doja Cat, Phoebe Bridgers and winner Megan Thee Stallion. She has toured solo and performed with artists such as Stevie Nicks, Keith Urban, Dan + Shay and Tim McGraw.
