Singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress faced significant backlash after her acapella rendition of the national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby. Social media erupted with criticism, labeling her performance as tonally inconsistent and one of the worst renditions ever. Comparisons were made to Fergie’s 2018 NBA game performance, which had been widely panned until now.
Comments on social media ranged from harsh critiques to outright jokes. One user remarked that President Joe Biden could have sung it better, while another humorously claimed it was the worst thing to happen in America in the last 48 hours, referencing the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Some users even suggested that her career might suffer due to this performance.
Despite the intense criticism, Andress has not yet responded to the online backlash. Her representatives have also remained silent on the matter. Interestingly, before this controversy, Andress had announced a new single set to release on July 24. The singer’s future responses and career trajectory will be closely watched following this incident.
