Country singer Ingrid Andress faced backlash after her performance of the national anthem at the Home Run Derby on Monday night. The Grammy-nominated artist, known for her hit songs “More Hearts Than Mine” and “Lady Like,” flubbed the lyrics of the “Star-Spangled Banner” during her rendition.
As Andress began singing, she stumbled over the words “twilight’s last gleaming,” instead singing “twilight’s last streaming.” She quickly corrected herself and continued with the rest of the song, but the mistake did not go unnoticed by viewers.
Many took to social media to criticize Andress for her mistake, with some calling it disrespectful and others questioning why she was chosen to perform the national anthem in the first place. Some even compared her performance to Fergie’s infamous rendition at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
However, others came to Andress’ defense, pointing out that mistakes happen and it was not a big deal. They also praised her for quickly correcting herself and finishing the song with grace.
This is not the first time Andress has performed the national anthem at a major sporting event. She also sang it at the 2020 NFL Draft, where she received positive feedback for her performance.
Despite the criticism, Andress has not addressed the incident publicly. However, she did share a photo on Instagram from her performance, thanking the Home Run Derby for having her.
The Home Run Derby, held at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, was part of the MLB All-Star Week festivities. The event featured some of the league’s top sluggers, including Shohei Ohtani, Pete Alonso, and Juan Soto, competing to hit the most home runs.
Overall, Andress’ mistake may have overshadowed her performance, but it did not take away from the excitement of the Home Run Derby. And while some may have been disappointed by her slip-up, it is important to remember that mistakes happen and it is how we handle them that truly matters.