Nearly 24 hours after Ingrid Andress’ disaster in Texas, MLB fans praised Cody Johnson for delivering a perfect rendition of the U.S. national anthem before Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.
Johnson performed the national anthem at Globe Life Field in Arlington as Major League Baseball’s top players prepared to take part in this year’s annual extravaganza.
However, when he took the field, there were probably more eyes than usual on the American artist given his fellow country singer’s nightmare in this week’s Home Run Derby.
Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, went viral on Monday after producing an off-key rendition of the national anthem that fans quickly labeled one of the worst of all time.
Earlier on Tuesday, the 32-year-old took to social media to claim she was “drunk” that night and is now checking into a rehab facility as a result.
MLB fans praise Cody Johnson for his ‘crushing’ rendition of the US national anthem
Fellow country singer Ingrid Andress went viral for her off-key rendition of the Star Spangled Banner on Monday night.
However, Johnson’s performance was much smoother and the singer-songwriter was praised by fans online for “crushing” his version of the anthem.
One wrote: “This is how you sing a national anthem. Well done!”
Another commented: ‘Cody Johnson redeemed the anthem tonight.’
“I’m getting goosebumps @codyjohnson, well done bro! That’s how it’s done,” said a third.
“Not that the bar was set very high, but Cody Johnson totally CRUSHED the National Anthem,” posted a fourth user.
Another wrote: “And this is how you sing a national anthem!! Absolutely amazing by Cody Johnson!”
While one simply wrote: “Yes. Cody Johnson. Yes.”
In her statement Tuesday, Andress apologized to fans and promised to seek help after going viral for the wrong reasons at the Home Run Derby.
Johnson received widespread praise on social media after his rendition of the anthem on Tuesday.
“I’m not going to lie to you, I was drunk last night,” she said. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. I wasn’t like that last night.”
‘I apologize to MLB, all the fans and this country that I love so much for that interpretation.’
However, at the end of his statement he made a strange comment about his visit to the institution when he said: “I’ll tell you what rehab is like. I hear it’s a lot of fun.”
While the comment was likely just a sarcastic joke, several users took to social media to urge Andress not to take her situation lightly and highlighted the seriousness of rehab.
“I’m glad you’re acknowledging your problem and seeking help. But rehab isn’t “very fun,” wrote one on X. “I’ve been to rehab. It’s not fun – you have to learn to have new emotions and deal with them in real life.”
Another said: “To be fair, saying ‘I hear rehab is a lot of fun’ is downplaying the importance of people who take it very seriously when they have a problem with alcohol.”
Andress claimed she was “drunk” when she performed and is currently checking into rehab as a result.
Four-time Grammy-nominated artist Andress spoke out after her performance went viral
While a third said: “Rehab isn’t “super fun”. Those who need it (for real, not to save their fame) usually go through a medically induced detox followed by several weeks of VERY hard self-reflection and introspection. If you really have a problem, God bless you and I hope you get better soon.”
Meanwhile, other musicians flooded the comments section with messages of support for Andress. Julia Michaels wrote: “I love you babe. I’m sorry you’re going through this and I’m sorry the world can be so cruel. I’m here for you xx.”
Carly Pearce also chimed in: “Sending my love to you, Ingrid. Being so open takes a lot of effort. You can do it. Cheer up.”
