Country music singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress stated Tuesday she has checked herself right into a rehab facility after admitting that she was “drunk” throughout her nationwide anthem efficiency at The MLB Home Run Derby.
Andress, 32, went viral on social media after performing the nationwide anthem at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Monday night time. Fans on-line criticized the singer’s pitch, with some calling it amongst “the worst nationwide anthem renditions ever.”
Ingrid Andress sings the nationwide anthem previous to the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos by way of Getty Images)
But Andress addressed the problem on X Tuesday afternoon, admitting that she was “drunk” and plans to examine herself into rehab.
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“I’m not gonna bulls— y’all, I used to be drunk final night time,” her assertion learn.
“I’m checking myself right into a facility right now to get the assistance I want. That was not me final night time. I apologize to MLB, all of the followers, and this nation I like a lot for that rendition. I’ll let y’all understand how rehab is, I hear it is tremendous enjoyable.”
Ingrid Andress performs throughout Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023, in Chicago. (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Image)
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Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, is finest identified for her breakthrough single, “More Hearts Than Mine.” The music peaked at 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, the place it remained on the record for 20 weeks.
In 2021, she launched her second-biggest music thus far, “Wishful Drinking,” in collaboration with nation singer Sam Hunt. It additionally spent 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at No. 47.
Ingrid Andress sings the nationwide anthem previous to the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos by way of Getty Images)
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Despite the general public criticism of her a cappella model of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” social media customers on Tuesday responded in help of her restoration. Other artists additionally expressed their help for her.
“I’m sending you like, Ingrid. Being this open takes so much. You’ve received this. Hang in there,” nation music star Carly Pearce wrote.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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