Ingrid Andress fans leap to her DEFENSE after disastrous national anthem performance at MLB Home Run Derby

Country music artist Ingrid Andress faced fierce criticism for her rendition of The Star Spangled Banner before Monday's Home Run Derby, however not all the responses were so scathing. 

The four-time Grammy-nominated singer delivered what has since been branded as 'the worst national anthem ever,' attempting to sing Francis Scott Key's lyrics in a shrill and off-key rendition. 

At least on player, the Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm, was seen attempting to keep a smile at bay, but social media had no issue holding back. 

Users on X, formerly known as Twitter, were quick to pile on the 32-year-old with some even making vague references to the failed assassination attempt of Donald Trump. 

However, amid the onslaught of online criticism, some users, albeit in the severe minority, leapt to Andress' defense. 

A couple tried to excuse her performance, claiming nerves must have been affecting her. 

'Just nervous,' one user insisted, while another added, 'I now feel bad for her… must’ve been nervous.'

Meanwhile, another blamed the pitchy performance on technical difficulties at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

'Something had to be wrong with her monitors in her ears. That can really F your tone up,' they claimed. 

Others didn't necessarily excuse Andress' performance but did express sympathy for the singer amid the backlash.

'I feel so bad for her,' one user wrote, while another echoed the sentiment, posting, 'Oh Lord. I kind of feel sorry for her. things like this can ruin a career.'

While the few tried to defend Andress, several critics were reminded of other nightmarish anthem performances, such as Roseanne Barr's, Carl Lewis' and Fergie's. 

Barr faced intense criticism after intentionally bombing the anthem before a San Diego Padres game in 1990. She ended her rendition by screaming the final few notes and then grabbing her crotch.

Later Barr claimed she was just imitating a ballplayer with the gesture. 

Three years later, Olympic sprinter Carl Lewis' infamous performance of The Star-Spangled Banner drew jeers before a Nets-Bulls game in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 

Fergie, a singer from the Black Eyed Peas, practically lost her voice while performing the anthem during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. 

Later she apologized to fans.