The 32-year-old country star has gone viral following Monday’s Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, where she performed a stripped-down rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Viewers were quick to compare the performance to Fergie’s controversial 2018 version. “My ears are bleeding,” one user on X (formerly Twitter) declared. Another joked, “Fergie seeing Ingrid Andress dethrone her for worst National Anthem performance.” Multiple others cracked, “Fergie watching Ingrid Andress claim her crown for worst anthem of all time.” Comparisons were also drawn to Maya Rudolph’s 2006 Saturday Night Live sketch in which she plays a contest winner who butchers the song.
The 32-year-old country star has gone viral following Monday”s Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, where she performed a stripped-down rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Viewers were quick to compare the performance to Fergie”s controversial 2018 version. Ingrid Andress sings the national anthem prior to the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. – Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images
“My ears are bleeding,” one user on X (formerly Twitter) declared. Another joked, “Fergie seeing Ingrid Andress dethrone her for worst National Anthem performance.”
Multiple others cracked, “Fergie watching Ingrid Andress claim her crown for worst anthem of all time.”
Comparisons were also drawn to Maya Rudolph”s 2006 Saturday Night Live sketch in which she plays a contest winner who butchers the song.
Andress received support from fellow country stars Brothers Osborne, who took to social media to provide some context for what may have happened behind the scenes.
“I know everyone is here for laughs but as someone who has seen her sing many times live, she is incredibly talented,” reads a comment from the Brothers Osborne”s official Instagram account. “Not sure what happened here but I”d bet the farm there were huge technical problems with her monitors.” The Brothers Osborne defend Ingrid Andress on social media following her National Anthem performance. – Brothers Osborne / Instagram
Andress is a four-time GRAMMY nominee whose breakthrough single, 2019”s “More Hearts Than Mine,” went double platinum. The following year, she made headlines for her emotionally-charged performance of the song at the CMA Awards.
Her other hits include 2020”s “Lady Like” and 2021”s “Wishful Drinking” featuring Sam Hunt. Ingrid Andress performs onstage during day three of CMA Fest 2024 at the Chevy Riverfront stage on June 08, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. – Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images
Earlier on Monday, Andress announced the upcoming release of her next single.
“Greetings to everyone that has a pulse. I truly love you all so much. I”ve been absent for a minute, but I’m so stoked to announce that my new single ”Colorado 9” comes out on July 24th,” she shared on Instagram.
“To celebrate, I’m playing two very special shows, one in Nashville, this Wednesday, July 17th, at Row One, and one in Denver on Wednesday, July 24th, at Globe Hall,” she added. “Thank you for being here for me even though I’ve been living under a rock. Y’all are the best and I can’t wait to see you at my shows (stay tuned for more show announcements soon).”
Back in 2021, Andress opened up to ET about being “proud to represent Nashville and country music” at the GRAMMY Awards as the only nominee from the genre in the top categories.