Fans react to the singer’s performance of the national anthem at the Home Run Derby

Several MLB fans felt that the performance of the national anthem before Monday’s Home Run Derby was a major failure.

Country music star Ingrid Andress took the microphone and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the festivities at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Andress’s interpretation of the anthem was not well received. Listen for yourself.

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Definitely one of the anthems of all time pic.twitter.com/LvSYSmR1wF

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 16, 2024

A handful of X fans did not hold back in their criticism of Andress’ performance, with some calling it the worst rendition of the national anthem they had ever heard.

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If you or a loved one heard the national anthem during the 2024 Home Run Derby, you may be entitled to financial compensation. #HomeRunDerby

— Scott Berlin (@Scott_Berlin) July 16, 2024

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That was by far the worst performance of the national anthem ever, oh my God

— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) July 16, 2024

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I’m so sorry, I’m sure Ingrid Andress is a wonderful person, but I think that was one of the worst national anthems I’ve ever heard in my entire life.

— Alex Carr (@AlexCarrMLB) July 16, 2024

Even Home Run Derby candidate Alec Bohm couldn’t hide his grin when he heard Andress sing.

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Alec Bohm couldn’t hold back his laughter at this national anthem, lol #HomeRunDerby pic.twitter.com/IJKaUjOD6f

— Coby’s Gambling Corner (@CobyValentine24) July 16, 2024

Others claimed that Andress did even worse than Fergie, who literally had to apologize for her brutal rendition of the national anthem during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.

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Fergie watches Ingrid Andress take the title for worst national anthem of all time pic.twitter.com/GCKdILwQsE

— 𝙻̷𝚞̷𝚜̷ 📯 (@Theylovelus) July 16, 2024

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We need to talk about the national anthem pic.twitter.com/GEo3WOQ0g5

— Johnny Burr (@JohnnyGiunta_) July 16, 2024

Andress has been nominated for a Grammy four times and several of her songs have made the Billboard Hot 100. But her performance on Monday probably immortalized her in the national anthem.