Singer Ingrid Andress's performance of the national anthem on Monday night at the MLB Home Run Derby drew criticism on social media, with many users calling it one of the worst renditions they had ever heard.
Ingrid Andress's rendition of the national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night has sparked a flurry of criticism on social media. The 32-year-old singer-songwriter, known for her hit single "More Hearts Than Mine," appeared to struggle with her pitch and control from the start of her performance.
Andress took her position between the pitcher's mound and home plate at Globe Life Field and began singing "The Star-Spangled Banner." However, her voice faltered on several high notes, particularly in the line "And the star-spangled banner yet wave."
Ingrid Andress's National Anthem Rendition Criticized at Home Run Derby
The subpar performance quickly drew attention on social media, with users expressing their dissatisfaction. "My ears are bleeding. One of the worst national anthem renditions ever," one user posted on Twitter.
Another user said, "Ingrid Andress giving Fergie a run for worst national anthem ever performed." The comparison to Fergie's infamous performance of the anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game was particularly apt, as Andress's rendition also elicited smirks and grimaces from viewers.
Ingrid Andress's National Anthem Rendition Criticized at Home Run Derby
Philadelphia Phillies participant Alec Bohm was caught on camera smirking during Andress's performance, a moment that echoed the reactions of several NBA stars to Fergie's rendition.
Alex Carr, a writer for Sports Illustrated, weighed in on the matter, saying, "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."
Ingrid Andress's National Anthem Rendition Criticized at Home Run Derby
Andress is a country music artist who rose to prominence with her 2019 single "More Hearts Than Mine." She has also co-written songs recorded by other artists.
Despite her previous musical successes, Andress's national anthem performance at the Home Run Derby fell short of expectations and generated a torrent of criticism on social media.
It remains to be seen whether Andress will face any further repercussions for her performance, but the incident serves as a reminder that even well-known artists can stumble when attempting to perform our nation's anthem.
