Ingrid Andress Flubs National Anthem Performance at Home Run Derby 2024

Ingrid Andress Flubs National Anthem Performance at Home Run Derby 2024
Ingrid Andress Flubs National Anthem Performance at Home Run Derby
Ingrid Andress faced significant criticism after her rendition of the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2024 Home Run Derby at Arlington’s Globe Life Field on Monday. The Grammy-nominated country singer, known for her polished performances, stumbled through several notes, leading to a wave of negative reactions on social media.
Andress, who has previously opened for renowned artists such as Stevie Nicks and Keith Urban, found herself compared to Fergie's infamous 2018 NBA All-Star Game performance. One viral post remarked, "Uhhh… that anthem was interesting. Sung by Ingrid Andress," while another bluntly stated, "My ears are bleeding. One of the worst national anthem renditions ever."
The mishap occurred just hours after Andress announced the upcoming release of her new single, "Colorado 9," set to drop on July 24. This new single follows her second album, *Good Person*, released last August. Andress is scheduled to perform in Nashville on Wednesday and in Denver on July 24.
In addition to her singing career, Andress is an accomplished songwriter, having penned tracks like LANY’s "I Didn’t Lie," Charli XCX’s "Boys," and Fletcher’s "I Think I’m Growing." Her debut album, *Lady Like*, earned her three Grammy nominations in 2021, including Best New Artist and Best Country Song for "More Hearts Than Mine." She also received a nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Wishful Drinking" with Sam Hunt in 2023.
Reflecting on her career in an interview with Rolling Stone last year, Andress said, “I feel like I am a lot more comfortable being authentic and vulnerable with people. I think I’ve found there’s power in being honest and vulnerable. I feel like being in love is making me realize that there’s a lot of power in feminine energy.”
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