There Is a New Contender for Worst National Anthem Ever Thanks to the MLB Home Run Derby

Country singer Ingrid Andress became social media’s main character Monday night for her singing of the national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby.

The 32-year-old — a four-time Grammy nominee — performed an unorthodox rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner ahead of the competition. Making matters was the fact that there appeared to be some technical issues, resulting in the audio sounding off. It even threw off Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm so much that he had to contain his laughter when the broadcast showed him.

By the end, the crowd seemed to be mixed on the performance as it didn’t sound like the usual applause one would hear after the singing of the national anthem.

On social media, Andress’ performance was universally panned.

This is what happens when producers let artists listen to themselves through auto-tune only https://t.co/HHGPK0VdbX

— BigHeadBS💨 (@BigHeadBS) July 16, 2024

Last week for my 40th birthday, I had a gathering of family and friends, and I had someone sing the national anthem every hour on the hour (my birthday is on the 3rd, so it was a patriotic themed party.

Every one of them was better than this, including my 13 year old daughter. https://t.co/asn8WXs3bs

— Brian Miller (@itsbrianmiller) July 16, 2024

Nothing unites the internet like the number 69 and bad renditions of the National Anthem https://t.co/LIIRYJkUud

— Morgan Bagg (@MorganBagg) July 16, 2024

Was this a prank? https://t.co/Mpij3tg0CO

— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) July 16, 2024

Andress’ performance also drew comparisons to Fergie’s at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

Fergie can finally rest. pic.twitter.com/Ses1ep9Bll

— Kazeem Famuyide 🇳🇬 🍎 (@Kazeem) July 16, 2024

Fergie seeing Ingrid Andress dethrone her for worst National Anthem performance #mlbhomerunderby #homerunderbypic.twitter.com/6y1jpa0iK7

— 🧚🏼‍♂️ (@peppergreenlaww) July 16, 2024

Fergie watching Ingrid Andress claim her crown for worst national anthem of all time pic.twitter.com/GCKdILwQsE

— 𝙻̷𝚞̷𝚜̷ 📯 (@Theylovelus) July 16, 2024

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