Ingrid Andress arrives for the CMT Awards at the Moody Center on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Country singer Ingrid Andress said she was intoxicated and planning to check into a rehab facility after performing the U.S. national anthem before Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby.
“I’m not going to insult you, I was drunk last night. I’m going to a medical facility today to get the help I need,” the four-time Grammy nominee posted on social media Tuesday. “That wasn’t me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans and this country I love so much for that interpretation.”
Major League Baseball has not yet commented on Andress’ social media comments or his performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” Monday in Arlington, Texas.
Andress, 32,’s performance Monday was widely criticized, even drawing comparisons to Roseanne Barr’s famous performance at a 1990 San Diego Padres game.
Country singer Cody Johnson is expected to perform the national anthem before Tuesday’s All-Star Game.
–Field level media
