America Unites After Ingrid Andres’ Worst National Anthem Performance Ever

Cover your ears, America.

Singer Ingrid Andress performed the national anthem Monday night before MLB’s Home Run Derby, a rendition that many viewers say deserves to be included in the pantheon of worst “Star Spangled Banner” performances of all time.

Andress, a 32-year-old country singer-songwriter, has earned four Grammy nominations, including one for best new artist in 2021. But even her most ardent fans probably think of her Billboard Top 100 hit from that year, “Wishful Drinking,” after hearing her sing “Star Spangled Banner” at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

The top comment on the video on ESPN’s YouTube channel sarcastically noted, “ESPN knew what they were doing posting this,” followed by a skull emoji. ESPN has since made the video private.

Fans of a certain age will easily recall the equally flawed performances of Roseanne Barr, Fergie, and Carl Lewis. Some compared Andress’ performance to those legendary performances, while others reacted with simple disgust.

Matthew Schwab, who covers the Houston Astros: “My ears are bleeding. One of the worst renditions of the national anthem ever.”

Barstool Philly focused on Phillies third baseman Alec Boem holding back his laughter.

Many netizens took the opportunity to use former President Donald Trump’s bloody ear from Saturday as a meme to express their disgust, while Kevin Clancy of Sports bar stool suggested: “The HR derby anthem was the most un-American thing to happen to the country this week.”

Of course, some relished the opportunity to ponder how Fergie might react tonight.

In case you need a refresher on the others Andress joins on the Mount Rushmore of horrible hymns, here it is.

Roseanne Barr: 1990, MLB, game against the San Diego Padres

Carl Lewis: 1993, NBA, game against the New Jersey Nets

Fergie: 2018 NBA All-Star Game