Ingrid Andress says she was drunk and sang the national anthem at the Home Run Derby

July 16 (UPI) – Singer Ingrid Andress said she was drunk during her heavily criticized performance of the national anthem before the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby.

Andress made the admission on social media on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Monday’s performance at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

“I’m not going to throw (swear words) at you guys, I was drunk last night,” Andress wrote on Instagram, Facebook and X. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need.”

“That wasn’t me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans and this country that I love so much for that performance. I’ll tell you all what rehab is like. I hear it’s a lot of fun.”

Several fellow singers, including Julia Michaels and Carly Pearce, commented on Andress’ post and supported her efforts to get help.

“I love you girl,” Michaels wrote on Instagram. “I’m sorry you’re going through this. And I’m sorry the world can be so cruel. I’m here for you.”

Andress, 32, stood between home plate and the pitcher’s mound with a microphone in her hand during the performance, with her voice breaking and changing pitch throughout the performance.

Some players on the field seemed to hold back Laughing while she sang.

Numerous social media users immediately criticized Andress, calling her performance “one of the worst” they had ever heard.

The four-time Grammy nominee rose to fame in 2019 with her first single “More Hearts Than Mine.”. She is also known for “Wishful Drinking,” for which she received her fourth Grammy nomination.

Fellow country star Cody Johnson will sing the national anthem at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, which takes place Tuesday at Globe Life Field. Coverage from Arlington begins at 8 p.m. EDT on Fox.