Rising country star Ingrid Andress has issued an apology following a notably off-key performance of the national anthem at the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby on July 15th. Known for her heartfelt storytelling and soulful vocals, Andress gained fame with her debut single "More Hearts Than Mine," and has garnered millions of listens on Spotify, along with a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Despite her success, her recent anthem performance went viral for all the wrong reasons, as she struggled to hit the right notes. On July 16th, Andress took to Instagram to apologize, admitting she was drunk during the performance and announcing she would be checking into a facility for help. Fans have shown overwhelming support, encouraging the star to take the necessary time for her recovery.
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00:00Rising country star Ingrid Andrus just released an apology after delivering a shockingly out-of-tune
00:06performance of the national anthem.
00:08Ingrid Andrus is a breakout star in country music, celebrated for her distinctive blend
00:13of heartfelt storytelling and soulful vocals.
00:16Her debut single, More Hearts Than Mine, catapulted her to fame, earning critical acclaim and
00:21multiple award nominations.
00:23As a top rising country artist, the star was asked to perform the national anthem at the
00:27Major League Baseball Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15th.
00:31Clips of Andrus' performance quickly went viral as fans called out the singer's struggle
00:35to hit the right notes, resulting in a pretty uncomfortable rendition.
00:39Today, on Tuesday, July 16th, Andrus posted a statement to her Instagram, apologizing
00:44to fans and explaining the situation, writing,
00:47I'm not gonna BS y'all.
00:49I was drunk last night.
00:50I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need.
00:54That was not me last night.
00:56I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.
01:01I'll let y'all know how rehab is.
01:03I hear it's super fun.
01:05The statement has been met by widespread support from fans, with many taking the time to wish
01:10the country star the best and to take the time she needs to take care of herself.