Nearly 24 hours after the Ingrid Andress disaster in Texas, MLB fans praised Cody Johnson for his pitch-perfect rendition of the U.S. national anthem ahead of Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.
Johnson performed the Star Spangled Banner at Globe Life Field in Arlington as Major League Baseball’s top players prepared to participate in this year’s annual highlight.
Still, when he took the field, there were likely more eyes than usual on the American performer, given his countryman’s nightmare during the Home Run Derby this week.
Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, went viral Monday after he created a fake version of the national anthem, with fans quickly calling it one of the worst ever.
Earlier on Tuesday, the 32-year-old woman stated on social media that she was “drunk” that night and that she had checked herself into a rehab clinic as a result.
MLB fans praised Cody Johnson for his ‘smashing’ performance of the US national anthem
Her compatriot Ingrid Andress went viral for her off-key rendition of the Star Spangled Banner on Monday night
Johnson’s performance, however, went a lot smoother, as the singer and songwriter received praise from fans online for his stunning rendition of the national anthem.
One wrote: ‘This is how you sing a national anthem. Well done!’
Another noted, “Cody Johnson saved the national anthem tonight.”
‘Goosebumps @codyjohnson well done bro! That’s how it’s done,’ said a third.
“Not that the bar was set that high, but Cody Johnson was really great with the national anthem,” a fourth user posted.
Another said: ‘And this is how a national anthem is made!!! Really great from Cody Johnson!!’
While one simply wrote, “Yes. Cody Johnson. Yes.”
In her statement Tuesday, Andress apologized to fans and vowed to seek help after going viral for all the wrong reasons during the Home Run Derby.
Johnson received rave reviews on social media after his rendition of the national anthem on Tuesday
“I’m not going to kid 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 drunk last night.
“I apologize to MLB, all the fans and the country I love for this performance.”
But at the end of her statement, she made a bizarre comment about going to the facility when she said, “I’ll let you know how the rehab is. I hear it’s super fun.”
While the comment was likely just a sarcastic joke, several users on social media urged Andress not to downplay her situation and to emphasize the seriousness of the rehabilitation process.
‘It’s great that you admit your problem and seek help. But rehabilitation is not “super fun”,’ someone wrote on X. ‘I went to rehabilitation. It’s not fun: you have to learn new emotions and how to deal with them in real life.’
Another said: ‘I honestly belittle the people who take it very seriously when they say, “I hear detoxing is super fun” when they have an alcohol problem.’
Andress claimed she was ‘drunk’ during the performance and has been admitted to rehab as a result
Andress, a four-time Grammy-nominated artist, spoke out after her performance went viral
While a third said: ‘Rehab is not “super fun”. Those who need it (really, not to save their celebrity) usually go through a medically induced detox followed by a few weeks of VERY heavy self-reflection and introspection. If you really have a problem, God bless you and I hope you get better soon.’
Meanwhile, fellow musicians flooded the comments section with messages of support for Andress, with Julia Michaels writing, “I love you, girl. 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 joined in the conversation: ‘Sending you love, Ingrid. Being so open takes a lot. You can do this. Keep going.’