Singer Ingrid Andress slammed for off-key National Anthem at MLB Home Run Derby

Ingrid Andress was invited to perform the 'Star Spangled Banner' on Monday before the MLB special event in Arlington, Texas
PUBLISHED JUL 16, 2024
Singer Ingrid Andress faced criticism for her humorous but poorly received rendition of the National Anthem during the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15(Getty Images and MLB {x/Ben Brown})
Singer Ingrid Andress faced criticism for her humorous but poorly received rendition of the National Anthem during the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15(Getty Images and MLB {x/Ben Brown})

ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Singer Ingrid Andress faced criticism from a segment of netizens for her humorous but poorly received rendition of the National Anthem during the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15.

The 32-year-old singer was invited to perform the 'Star Spangled Banner' on Monday before the MLB special event in Arlington, Texas.



 

However, as she began to sing, both the spectators and the athletes were left stunned by her off-key performance.

According to TMZ, the crowd was left in shock, with many disapproving murmurs instead of the usual cheers.

Ingrid Andress singing the National Anthem (MLB)
Ingrid Andress was invited to perform the 'Star Spangled Banner' on Monday before the MLB special event in Arlington, Texas (MLB)

The outlet reported that several players, including Alec Bohm of the Phillies, struggled to suppress their smiles.

Internet slams Ingrid Andress for the 'worst' anthem

Social media users were left shocked by Andress' rendition of the National Anthem, sparking a debate between two groups over whose version was worse—Andress' or Fergie's.

One of the netizens advised helpfully, "If any singer is offered the opportunity to sing the national anthem but doesn't have the vocal range to comfortably do so. #JustSayNo."



 

Someone else commented in a flabbergasted manner after listening to teh rendition, "What just happened? What did I just listen to?"



 

"That was absolutely the worst I’ve ever heard at any event 😳," declared another puzzled user. 



 

Someone else chimed in, "Participation trophies gone wrong."



 

"Bookmarking this as one of the worst anthems ever," declared someone else. 



 

Another not-so-condescending fan added, "This is objectively bad, but I still feel sorry for this lady."



 

"This was horrible! And I don’t talk that way about anyone but this was the worst!" said someone else.



 

Another user joked with a short clip, "Fergie watching Ingrid Andress claim her crown for worst national anthem of all time." [sic]



 

"She should have had those things in her ear, and something in her mouth for good measure," said someone else.



 

Fans compare Ingrid Andress and Fergie's National Anthem performances amid viral criticism

As Andress' performance went viral, fans began comparing it to Stacy Ann "Fergie" Ferguson’s rendition of the National Anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.

Many fans believe it's now time for Fergie to pass the crown of the most unique National Anthem rendition to the four-time Grammy nominee.



 

However, some fans pointed out that while Andress' rendition may be the worst of the MLB, Fergie's remains the all-time worst.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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