16.07.2024 13:50
Grammy-nominated American singer Ingrid Andress delivered a sharp and gloomy rendition of the national anthem, which was described as the 'worst national anthem ever heard', before the MLB Home Run Derby in Texas. Some players and spectators couldn't help but laugh during her performance. Many negative comments were made on social media. The audience politely applauded Andress, but a few boos were also heard during the ESPN broadcast. Critics recalled past poor national anthem performances.
Grammy-nominated American singer Ingrid Andress performed the "worst national anthem ever heard" before the MLB Home Run Derby in Texas, and players struggled to hold back their laughter.
The 32-year-old singer delivered a high-pitched and gloomy rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. Some players like Alec Bohm from the Phillies couldn't help but laugh. The audience in Arlington quickly started singing along to drown out Andress' voice.
Many negative comments were made on social media. One user wrote, "Ingrid Andress' national anthem performance could be the worst thing to happen in America in the past 48 hours."
Surprisingly, the audience politely applauded Andress, but a few boos could be heard during the ESPN broadcast.
Many critics recalled the past poor national anthem performances by Roseanne Barr, Carl Lewis, and Fergie. Barstool Sports' social media account posted, "Fergie's spirit was in the building tonight."
Barr (1990), Lewis (1993), and Fergie (2018) had also made headlines in the past with their poor national anthem performances. Fergie later apologized to her fans, saying, "I am someone who takes artistic risks, but this rendition didn't capture the intended tone. I love this country and tried my best to honestly deliver."