Everyone’s buzzing about Ingrid Andress and her candid revelation following her national anthem performance that didn’t hit the right notes. Here’s the scoop on what went down and how fans are rallying behind the country singer!
This past Monday at the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, Andress was set to perform the iconic ‘Star-Spangled Banner.’ The anticipation was high, but the reaction post-performance was mixed, with some calling it the ‘worst national anthem in like… years’.
But there’s more to the story than just an off-key performance. Andress has opened up, prompting a flood of support and reminders to think twice before we critique.
Right after Andress began her rendition at the Globe Life Field, social media was abuzz. The performance seemed uncharacteristic, leading to confusion and some rather tough feedback from viewers.
Addressing the situation, Andress turned to X to share her side of the story and express her apologies.
In her post from today, she revealed a personal struggle, stating, “I was drunk last night” and announcing her decision to seek help by checking herself into a facility. She expressed regret over her performance, stating, “That was not me last night.”
“I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition. I’ll let y’all know how rehab is I hear it’s super fun.”
The response to her honesty was overwhelmingly supportive, with fans and well-wishers expressing admiration for her bravery. Comments ranged from encouraging “It takes a lot of backbone to own it. Good luck in recovery,” to supportive affirmations like “You can do it! One day at a time.”
As Andress navigates through this challenging time, she also teased about her new musical journey with the upcoming single ‘Colorado 9.’ A sneak peek was sent to her mailing list, where she shared insights into her personal struggles with depression and returning to her roots in Colorado.
“Sometimes all it takes is time in your hometown to remember who you actually are, and you start to be proud of the person you’ve become. I hope everyone has their own Colorado to go back to when they’re feeling lost,” she noted in her letter.
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