Response on social media to the nationwide anthem efficiency at Monday’s Residence Run Derby was fast and robust, with some saying it was the worst rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” they’ve heard at a sporting occasion.
The anthem was sung by nation artist Ingrid Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, who most just lately was nominated in 2023 for Greatest Nation Duo/Group Efficiency.
“My ears are bleeding. One of many worst nationwide anthem renditions ever,” Astros beat author Michael Schwab posted.
“Bear in mind Whitney Houston’s Nationwide Anthem efficiency on the Tremendous Bowl? That is the precise reverse,” stated Cincinnati Reds beat author C. Trent Rosecrans.
Some customers even stated not less than one of many baseball gamers on the Derby seemed to be holding again laughter.
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Andress’ most up-to-date album, Good Particular person, was launched in 2022 and included the track “Wishful Consuming,” a collaboration with Sam Hunt. The track reached quantity 11 on the Billboard Sizzling Nation Songs checklist and quantity 47 on the Billboard Sizzling 100. Good Particular person topped out on the Billboard Sizzling Nation Albums checklist at quantity 18. Her debut album in 2020, Girl Like, made it to quantity 9 on the checklist.
She has headlined concert events and in addition toured with Keith City, Dan + Shay, Tim McGraw and Stevie Nicks, in response to her web site, which stated Girl Like “set the document as the best streaming nation feminine debut album of all time upon launch.”
She has 4 upcoming performances:
- July 17 at Row One State in Nashville, TN
- July 24 at Globe Corridor in Denver, CO
- Aug. 3 at Basilica Block Social gathering in Minneapolis, MN
- Oct. 4 at Nation Calling in Ocean Metropolis
Her web site additionally stated she is presently within the studio engaged on a 3rd album.
Andress doesn’t seem to have commented on social media about her Monday night time efficiency.
The singer is initially from Michigan but in addition hung out rising up along with her household in Colorado. Andress’ father, Brad Andress, was a longtime coach with the Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies, in response to Baseball Reference.
Ingrid Andress introduced this week that she has a brand new single, “Colorado 9,” popping out July 24.
