Country Singer Makes Return to Stage After Rehab Following MLB Performance
Making her comeback, Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem at this week’s Colorado Avalanche hockey game – her first big performance since struggling through the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby.
“I think it was just a wake-up call for me to take care of myself,” Ingrid Andress told Rolling Stone. “I felt like America’s punching bag.”
After the baseball performance sparked harsh online criticism, she entered rehab for five weeks. She later revealed she had no memory of singing that night, experiencing a complete blackout.
During her hardest moments, singers Elle King and Kelsea Ballerini stayed by her side. “I was really grateful for the people who were there for me,” she shared.
Looking for peace, she escaped to Colorado. The six-month mountain getaway gave her space to recover away from the spotlight.
During that quiet time, she found new inspiration. Her honest, emotional song “Footprints” was just released on streaming services, showing a deeper side of her artistry.
The rehab team helped her overcome her addiction. Their daily program provided strategies to stay sober.
When the stadium announced her return weeks ago, it marked an important step in her journey back to live performances.
Her record label fully supported her recovery. They kept her contract safe, removing any worry about her career.
The Colorado mountains gave Ingrid Andress shelter with family close by. Away from the music business chaos, she found comfort with old friends.
