Final yr, nation musician Ingrid Andress appeared on the 2024 Dwelling Run Derby and delivered one of many all-time worst performances of the Nationwide Anthem in tv historical past. Seven months later, the nation singer acquired an opportunity to redeem herself at a Colorado Avalanche hockey sport on Friday evening.
This time, as an alternative of constructing athletes and followers chuckle with pitchy moments and drunkenly-embellished vocal runs, Andress delivered an exceedingly regular rendition of the music, holding all of the notes for an applicable size, letting her vibrato ring on the excessive notes, and even having the viewers be part of her for a quick, patriotic sing-along.
The redemptive second occurred at an Avalanche hockey sport in Andress’ native state, and was captured in a video the singer posted to social media, with the caption “We’re again child.” Watch the brand new efficiency beneath.
After her blunder with the anthem final yr, Andress stepped away from the limelight for a bit, reporting that she was “drunk” throughout the efficiency and that she checked herself into rehab the following day. On the time, she had been selling a then-upcoming single, “Colorado 9,” however so far, the music nonetheless hasn’t been launched.
For now, although, Andress can hopefully relaxation a bit of simpler understanding that she’s confirmed her skill to sing Francis Scott Key’s phrases with the suitable pageantry. As Fergie can absolutely attest, it’s onerous to shake a nasty anthem efficiency — however possibly Andress’ profitable do-over and Fergie’s current look in a brand new music video are indicators that there actually is hope for all times after bombing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
