Ingrid Andress' National Anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby criticized
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Singing the National Anthem before a sporting event is an honor — but as Ingrid Andress knows, it also opens up the possibility of receiving immense criticism. The Grammy-nominated singer sang the anthem ahead of the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday in a performance that received backlash on social media.
Andress, a 32-year-old country singer whose singles "Wishful Drinking" and "More Hearts Than Mine" charted on the Billboard 100, is being compared with Fergie after what some called a botched anthem. In 2018, the former Black Eyed Peas singer's rendition of the anthem ahead of the NBA All-Star game went viral for its unique flair. Even players watching from the sidelines couldn't keep a straight face as Fergie belted out a jazzier version of the iconic song.
Videos from the Home Run Derby, an event that has MLB players compete for the most home-run hits, show Phillies player Alec Bohm smirking as Andress sang what many described as an out-of pitch anthem.
