Ingrid Andress made her mark in the country music scene with her debut album “Lady Like” in 2020, which topped Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart.
Country music artist Ingrid Andress took on the challenge of performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2024 Home Run Derby on Monday. Her rendition has sparked considerable discussion, although perhaps not in the way she intended.
Similar to the much-talked-about performances by Roseanne Barr at a 1990 San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds game and Fergie at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, Andress’s version has become a hot topic.
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Who is Ingrid Andress?
Here’s all you need to know about the Ingrid Andress:
Early Fame on Reality TV
Ingrid Andress first gained attention in 2010 during the second season of NBC’s a cappella competition, “The Sing-Off,” as part of the group Pitch Slapped. Despite being eliminated early, she returned the next season with the group Delilah. That season was notably won by the now-famous group Pentatonix.
Country Music Career
Andress made her mark in the country music scene with her debut album “Lady Like” in 2020, which topped Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. Her 2019 single “More Hearts Than Mine” reached the Billboard Hot 100, and she returned to the chart in 2021 with “Wishful Drinking,” a collaboration with Sam Hunt.
Grammy Nominations
In 2021, Andress was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, ultimately losing to rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Her album “Lady Like” was also nominated for Best Country Album, and “More Hearts Than Mine” for Best Country Song. In 2023, her song “Wishful Drinking” received a nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
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Recent Projects
Ingrid Andress released her latest album, “Good Person,” in 2022. This week, she announced via social media her excitement for her new single “Colorado 9,” set to release next week. She also revealed two upcoming special shows: one in Nashville on July 17 at Row One, and another in Denver on July 24 at Globe Hall.
In her message to fans, Andress expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you for being here for me even though I’ve been living under a rock. Y’all are the best and I can’t wait to see you at my shows (stay tuned for more show announcements soon).”