Country music star Ingrid Andress has come forward to explain the now-infamous performance of the national anthem she gave at Monday night’s Home Run Derby.
In a candid admission, Andress revealed that she was intoxicated during the rendition.
Facing widespread criticism on social media, Andress took to Instagram to address the situation and apologize. “I’m not gonna bulls*** y’all, I was drunk last night,” Andress confessed in her statement. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last night.”
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Andress extended her apologies to Major League Baseball, sports fans, and the entire country for her performance. “I’ll let y’all know how rehab is. I hear it’s super fun,” she added with a touch of humor.
The performance, which was quickly compared to Fergie’s much-maligned rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” was widely criticized for being off-key and erratic. It was evident that the Derby participants were trying to suppress their laughter during the anthem, and the reaction from the fans in attendance was notably unsupportive.
Andress, an established and well-known artist in the country music industry, left many people puzzled as to what went wrong during the performance. With her recent admission, the mystery has been solved. Andress’s honesty about her state during the performance and her decision to seek help is a step towards addressing the issue and moving forward.
As she prepares to enter a rehabilitation facility, fans and observers alike will be watching closely to see how Andress manages her recovery and continues her career. This moment, while unfortunate, could serve as a turning point for the artist, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and the potential for personal and professional redemption.
