“This is how it’s done”

Nearly 24 hours after Ingrid Andress’s disaster in Texas, MLB fans heaped praise on Cody Johnson for his pitch-perfect rendition of the U.S. national anthem before Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.

Johnson sang the Star Spangled Banner at Globe Life Field in Arlington as Major League Baseball’s top players prepared to take part in this annual showpiece.

But as he took the field, there were probably more eyes than usual on the American artist, given his country colleague’s nightmare at the Home Run Derby this week.

Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, made headlines Monday after producing an incorrect rendition of the national anthem that her fans quickly dubbed one of the worst ever.

Already on Tuesday, the 32-year-old had claimed on social media that she had been “drunk” during the night and was now in a rehab clinic.

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Johnson’s performance, however, went much more smoothly, and the singer-songwriter was praised by fans online for “crushing” his version of the anthem.

One wrote: “This is how you sing a national anthem. Well done!”

Another commented: “Cody Johnson saved the anthem tonight.”

“Goosebumps @codyjohnson well done bro! That’s how it’s done,” said a third.

“Not that the bar was set particularly high, but Cody Johnson played the national anthem absolutely PERFECTLY,” posted a fourth user.

Another said: “This is how a national anthem is made!!! Absolutely amazing Cody Johnson!!”

While one simply wrote: “Yes. Cody Johnson. Yes.”

In her statement on Tuesday, Andress apologized to fans and vowed to seek help after her performance at the Home Run Derby went viral for the wrong reasons.

“I’m not kidding you, I was drunk last night,” she said. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. I wasn’t like that last night.”

“I apologize to MLB, all the fans and this country that I love so much for this portrayal.”

However, at the end of her statement, she made a bizarre comment about getting to the facility, writing, “I’ll tell you all what rehab is like. I hear it’s super fun.”

Although the comment was likely just a sarcastic joke, numerous users on social media urged Andress not to take her situation lightly while also pointing out the seriousness of rehab.

“I’m glad you’re admitting your problem and getting help. But rehab isn’t ‘super fun,'” wrote one person on X. “I’ve been to rehab. It’s not fun: you learn about new feelings and how to deal with them in real life.”

Another said: “To be fair, it’s fair to say ‘I’ve heard that rehab is great fun’, which is to downplay people who take a drinking problem very seriously.”

A third commented: “Rehab is not ‘super fun’. Those who need it (really, not to save their fame) usually go through a medically induced detox followed by several weeks of VERY hard self-reflection and introspection. If you really have a problem, God bless you and hope you get better soon.”

Fellow musicians, meanwhile, flooded the comments section with messages of support for Andress. Julia Michaels wrote: “I love you girl. I’m sorry you’re going through this. And I’m sorry the world can be so cruel. I’m here for you xx.”

Carly Pearce also chimed in: “Sending you love, Ingrid. It takes a lot to be so open. You can do it. Hang in there.”