Last July, Ingrid Andress went viral for what many called the “worst National Anthem performance of all time” at the opening of the MLB Home Run Derby. Admitting she was drunk before getting behind the mic, the “More Hearts Than Mine” singer announced plans to check herself into a facility for treatment. Seven months later, Andress was back for redemption with a much-improved live version in her home state of Colorado.
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Fans Praise Ingrid Andress For National Anthem Do-Over
Taking to social media Friday (Feb. 28) Ingrid Andress shared video footage of her singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of a Colorado Avalanche hockey game.
“We’re back baby,” wrote the 33-year-old country singer-songwriter. “Thank you Avalanche.”
We’re back baby. Thank you @Avalanche 🏔️ pic.twitter.com/h9PLVQR8CJ
— Ingrid Andress (@IngridAndress) March 1, 2025
The NHL matchup marked Andress’ first public appearance since last summer’s flubbed Home Run Derby performance. Fans flooded the singer’s social media with support after she shared her comeback. “There’s the Ingrid I know & love!” one fan wrote. “It’s great to hear you voice again!”
Great job. You definitely redeemed yourself with that and surprised me and my son. It was also a great game to be at!!!!
— Christopher Smith (@speedracr13) March 1, 2025
Andress Has Offered a Public Apology For Home Run Derby Appearance
Previously, Ingrid Andress’ most recent social media post came July 16, 2024, a day after her ill-fated appearance in Arlington, Texas. “I’m not gonna bulls— y’all, I was drunk last night,” she began.
The Grammy nominee went on to say she was checking herself into a facility to get help for an assumed substance use disorder. “That was not me last night,” she wrote, further apologizing to the MLB, the fans, and “this country I love so much.”
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Fellow musicians like Martina McBride, Carly Pearce, and Maren Morris offered Andress their support. “Being this open takes a lot,” Pearce wrote. “You’ve got this. Hang in there.”
Andress has released two albums, 2020’s Lady Like and Good Person in 2022. She has landed a handful of singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, including “More Hearts Than Mine” and “Wishful Drinking.”
Additionally, Andress co-wrote Charli XCX’s 2017 single “Boys.”
Featured image by Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
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