10 Highlights

• Ingrid Andress faced widespread criticism for her shaky national anthem performance at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas.
• During her a cappella rendition of the 'Star-Spangled Banner', Andress struggled with pitch, prompting reactions from players like Alec Bohm.
• • The performance went viral, with social media users comparing it to infamous renditions by Fergie and Roseanne Barr.
  • Listeners described the rendition as "painful" and one of the worst in recent memory.
  • “Tough week to be an ear in America,” a person quipped in reference to a shooting that took place at former US President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, which left Trump with a bloody ear.
  • Andress is a four-time Grammy nominee known for hits like 'More Hearts Than Mine' and 'Wishful Drinking'.
  • The singer, originally from Michigan, has established herself as a promising female performer in the country music scene.
  • Many were surprised to learn about Andress' Grammy nominations given the backlash against her anthem performance.
  • Andress has not addressed the criticism surrounding her national anthem performance.
  • The event took place at the Globe Life Field, setting the stage for a memorable, albeit controversial opening to the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby.