Ingrid Andress’ National Anthem Performance Sparks Stream Surge and Rehab Announcement
Country singer Ingrid Andress has seen a surge in her streaming numbers after a disastrous rendition of the national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby. Despite the performance not going as planned, Andress experienced a 229% increase in streams, totaling 1.2 million plays in the U.S. Following the criticism, Andress announced she was checking herself into rehab, attributing her performance to being drunk at the time. The singer received an outpouring of support from fellow celebrities such as Cassadee Pope and Lucy Hale. Despite some mocking comments, many defended Andress against disrespectful remarks, showing solidarity with the singer during this challenging time.