We didn’t suppose it was potential.

But the nation has been united.

On Monday night time, nation artist Ingrid Andress was chosen to sing the nationwide anthem in Arlington, Texas previous to the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.

Except, in keeping with just about everybody who watched the rendition, Ingrid Andress didn’t precisely sing it.

Ingrid Andress performs onstage throughout day three of CMA Fest 2024 at the Chevy Riverfront stage on June 08, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images) (Photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images)

Andress VERY noticeably struggled along with her pitch as she delivered a shaky a cappella rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner, which was described as “painful” on social media.

And that was in all probability one of many kinder adjectives used on Twitter in response.

Many customers on the platform in contrast the efficiency to Fergie’s equally talked-about rendition of the music at the 2018 NBA All-Star sport.

You can watch the most recent one beneath and determine for your self which was worse:

Definitely one of many anthems of all time pic.twitter.com/LvSYSmR1wF

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 16, 2024

Several gamers on the sphere, together with Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, could possibly be seen making an attempt to cover their laughter because the musician simply completely missed the notes.

Few critics hid their disdain on-line, nevertheless.

“Fergie watching Ingrid Andress claim her crown for worst national anthem of all time,” one consumer wrote, for instance.

“That Ingrid Andress national anthem might have been the worst thing to happen in America in the last 48 hours #brutal,” one other mentioned, seemingly making a joke about Donald Trump having been shot.

Ingrid Andress performs at Ascend Amphitheater on June 23, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

“Is this like a make a wish thing or something?” a 3rd particular person puzzled.

“I think we can all agree – Ingrid Andress’ national anthem broke many, many more hearts than mine. #FrancisScottOffKey #StarStrangledBanner,” a fourth chimed in.

Ingrid Andress has been nominated for 3 Academy of Country Music Awards and gained two BMI Country Awards.

Her single “More Hearts Than Mine” peaked at number-30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019.

Ingrid Andress performs on stage at Strike a Chord: DC – An Evening with Spotify at Autoshop on April 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Spotify)

Overall, she has been a VERY profitable singer/songwriter over the previous few years and she or he introduced a model new single simply hours earlier than she was shamed throughout social media.

“Greetings to everyone that has a pulse,” Andress wrote on Instagram this week.

“I truly love you all so much. I’ve been absent for a minute, but I’m so stoked to announce that my new single Colorado 9 comes out on July 24th.”

For this rising star’s sake, let’s all hope it’s a banger.