Look, I get it….our National Anthem is a hard song to sing.
I also fully admit I can’t sing a note!
But that also means I don’t volunteer to sing the National Anthem in front of a full stadium.
And perhaps these ladies shouldn’t either because the “Worst Renditions of the National Anthem” club just got three new members.
Of course it was delivered at the first “Women’s Professional Baseball” game, which I realize sounds absolutely terrible, so I guess they found some music to fit.
With apologies to ears everywhere, watch here:
Nothing will prepare you for the national anthem at the first women’s professional baseball game. And I mean nothing. pic.twitter.com/68tCZXvB4Q
— Not the Bee (@Not_the_Bee) August 2, 2026
Backup here if you need it:
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I suppose we shouldn’t be too hard on her, because she after-all 85 years old.
But Martha, why in the world would you put yourself in this situation if you knew you could no longer sing a note?
Martha Reeves (the Motown legend from Martha and the Vandellas) and two unidentified accompanying/backup singers.
Martha Reeves (age 85) is the only one named in coverage, on-screen graphics from the broadcast, and viral clips of the performance at the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) inaugural game on August 1, 2026, at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois (LA Queens vs. New York Heights). She is the central figure in the widely shared video.
The other two women appear alongside her in the video (one in a white cowboy hat and patriotic/American-flag-themed fringed dress; the other in a white fringe jacket). Reports and commentary consistently describe them only as “backup singers,” “two other singers,” or “accompanying” performers who were similarly off-key and out of sync.
No public sources (news articles, social media discussions, Reddit threads, or official league references) identify them by name; they do not appear to be well-known figures.
The performance itself went viral for being unrehearsed-sounding and poorly synchronized, with the group often in different keys.
And for those of you curious about the new women’s baseball league, here are those details:
This is a brand-new professional women’s baseball league: the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL).
It is the first sustained U.S. professional league for women playing hardball baseball (not softball) since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL, famous from A League of Their Own) ended in 1954—roughly 70+ years later.
The league was co-founded in 2024 by Justine Siegal (a baseball pioneer who became the first woman to coach in an MLB organization with the Oakland A’s in 2015, founded Baseball for All to expand opportunities for girls, and now serves as WPBL commissioner) and Keith Stein (a businessman and sports team owner). It aims to create a professional pathway for elite women baseball players, as opportunities have historically been limited—most girls play softball, and college/high school hardball programs for women remain rare.
Key details of the inaugural 2026 season
Start date and format
Opened August 1, 2026. It features a short regular season of about 30 games (roughly 6–8 weeks, with teams typically playing 2–3 games per week, mostly midweek to weekends), followed by playoffs. Games are seven innings. Players may use wood, composite, or aluminum bats. Rosters are relatively small (around 15–25 players).
Teams (all women vs. women)
Four inaugural franchises representing major markets, with names inspired by pioneering women:
Boston Hunters (inspired by physician Harriot Hunt)
Los Angeles Queens (inspired by Lizzie Murphy, the “Queen of the Diamond”)
New York Heights (inspired by civil rights and women’s rights leader Dorothy Height)
San Francisco Firebells (inspired by Lillie “Firebelle Lil” Hitchcock Coit)
Venue
All games in the first season are at a single neutral site—Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois (capacity around 5,200)—to control costs and logistics. Expansion beyond four teams is planned later.
Players and talent
Drawn from tryouts (hundreds of registrants from multiple countries, with top players advancing to a draft). Includes U.S., Canadian, Japanese, Korean, and other international talent. Notable names include Mo’ne Davis (on the LA Queens; known from Little League World Series fame), Kelsie Whitmore (No. 1 overall pick by San Francisco; former Team USA and Savannah Bananas player), Japanese star Ayami Sato, and others with national team experience.
Broadcasting and operations
All games stream on ESPN Select; select games also on Scripps Sports Network, with international YouTube access. Players receive salaries (comparable to some minor-league levels, with draft order influencing pay), housing, meals on game days, and potential revenue shares from sponsorships. The league has no formal affiliation with MLB.
Historical and cultural context
The WPBL explicitly positions itself as a revival and modern evolution of women’s professional baseball. It has strong ties to AAGPBL history: Maybelle Blair (a 99-year-old former AAGPBL pitcher) serves as honorary chair of the advisory board, has been involved in tryouts and tributes, and symbolizes continuity. The league emphasizes providing visibility and professional opportunities amid growing interest in women’s sports (drawing parallels to the success of the WNBA and NWSL).
The specific game tied to the viral national anthem clip was the inaugural contest on August 1, 2026: Los Angeles Queens defeated New York Heights 10–8 in a comeback win at Robin Roberts Stadium. Motown legend Martha Reeves (of Martha and the Vandellas) performed the national anthem (alongside others), and the unconventional style of the performance drew widespread online attention and mixed reactions, which is why the clip circulated widely.
In short, this is genuine professional baseball played exclusively by women against other women, in a new independent league designed as a long-term platform rather than a one-off exhibition. The single-site hub model and shortened format for Year 1 reflect a practical startup approach while aiming for broader growth and visibility.
I can’t wait to never watch a game!
For other members of the National Anthem Club, see below — it’s a very exclusive group!
The WORST National Anthem Of All Time?
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The Worst National Anthem of all time is a list with a lot of competition…
It includes icons like Carl Lewis, Fergie and Cuba Gooding, Sr. to name just a few.
And other than alligators, it’s one of my top fascinations around here other than politics.
So it’s like Christmas morning when we get a new member admitted into the club.
Please welcome Ingrid Andress into the exclusive group of “Worst National Anthems of All Time”.
Does she claim the #1 spot?
She’s got a real chance, but I’ll leave that up to you.
Some Are Calling The HR Derby National Anthem The Worst Of All Time: You Be The Judge https://t.co/EoGpsJkcpW pic.twitter.com/gvFWDernS3
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 16, 2024
Let’s play it first and then we’ll discuss.
Watch here:
The WORST singing of The National Anthem I have ever heard! I don’t know who Ingrid Andress is, but this is HORRIFIC pic.twitter.com/1SqBZz5nOO
— 
Serenity (@polishprincessh) July 16, 2024
Full video player here:
NEW: Singer Ingrid Andress checks herself into a rehab facility after her horrendous National Anthem performance at the Home Run Derby.
Her announcement was made on X.
“I’m not gonna bullsh*t y’all, I was drunk last night. I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the… pic.twitter.com/hxHxiFqrql
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 16, 2024
Now let’s discuss a few things…
First of all, until right now I had no idea who Ingrid Andress was, and I was happy about that.
But when I first saw this I thought she looks like she was 12 so I had to check to make sure we weren’t making fun of a child.
Nope, all clear. She’s 32 years old.
Also, she has now came out and blamed the performance on being “drunk last night” which I wasn’t aware made you unable to hit any note in the entire song, but I guess it does.
Singer Ingrid Andress apologizes after her performance of the US National Anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, revealing she was drunk and will be going to rehab pic.twitter.com/opknFxLhj4
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 16, 2024
Our National Anthem is a beautiful song…
But a hard song.
With difficult lyrics to memorize and sing, especially with a stadium of thousands watching you.
Which is why there are so many horrible, horrible renditions of the Anthem out there.
It’s kind of one of my guilty pleasures, to rank these from Worst to Really Worst.
This might give you a smile, it always does to me.
And to kick off the Worst of the Worst list, we have to go with the King himself…
I’m talking about you, Carl Lewis.
For my money, nothing will ever beat Carl Lewis’s “UH OH!” or “I’ll make up for it now!” but Fergie gives him a good challenge.
Watch for yourself and enjoy a little laugh:
You gotta love all the players at the end cracking up when it ended and I think to this day Carl may still be doing that wave sound with his voice…
So good.
I didn’t realize until rewatching it today it was actually during one of Jordan’s games.
Carl, how did you do my boy Michael like that?
You don’t bring THAT presentation to a 90’s Bulls game!
And then we enter the lounge for terrible Anthem #2:
It’s a revered song, our National Anthem….not a jazz ditty in a boozy bar Fergie!
You’re not Marilyn Monroe singing Happy Birthday to JFK!
And ok…here is one more bonus terrible rendition.
This honor goes to Cuba Gooding, Sr. and oh my is it terrible…
You know when the headline compares you to Carl Lewis you’re in rare company.
Bad company.
My man sang this like he was late to catch a plane!
Enjoy:
And since we did the worst, it’s only fair to show you what might be the best next.
One of the tops is Meatloaf from 1984.
A general rule in life is that whoever they mock the most is usually the most talented and one of the best human beings. Such seems to be the case with Meatloaf. The man was awesome!
And so was this:
If anyone needs a timeline cleanse after Ingrid Andress' horrible national anthem, here's the greatest national anthem in the history of the MLB All-Star Game, courtesy of Meat Loaf in 1994
This is how it's done pic.twitter.com/xSUx6Kp1yj
— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) July 16, 2024
Of course the best of the best is widely considered to be Whitney Houston.
Take a moment to enjoy this masterpiece:
She made it look absolutely effortless.
That’s what the best of the best always do.
Absolutely stunning!
Man, I miss the 1990s….
We had Whitney.
We had Michael.
It was just a better time.
Ok, and while this isn’t the Star Spangled Banner, I have to add it into the list:
It was just a better time back then.
Let’s do a few more back to the Anthem….
Here is Ginger Gaetz and, yes, she’s related to Matt…they are married!
Now prepare to be blown away…
Watch here:
Happy New Year! pic.twitter.com/ypiDQVszPE
— Ginger Gaetz (@GingerLGaetz) January 1, 2023
And a backup saved to Rumble in case that gets taken down:
I’ve watched several times.
Incredible job Ginger!
Beautiful!
Last, to wrap it up we’ve done Worst, Best and now let’s do Serious.
Serious and sentimental.
Because this truly is great.
Watch this flashback from last year as Brianna Fernandez from the NYPD starts the Anthem and then tosses it to the crowd to sing in unison.
CHILLS.
Absolutely wonderful, except for a few of the players who either don’t know the words or think they’re above singing.
But for everyone else this may be the most heartwarming thing you’ll see in quite a while.
I’ve already watched many times.
Oh, and Memo to the NFL: you finally got one right.
THIS is what fans want.
Stop the Woke BS and try more of this.
You might just find we actually start watching your games again.
Please enjoy:
Fans take over the National Anthem at the NY Jets v. Ravens game on 9/11.
Americans would much rather see this than see the NFL go Woke.
CHILLS 
pic.twitter.com/JJB5zBOHbc
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 11, 2022
Backups:
The National Anthem at MetLife Stadium on the 21st anniversary of September 11th.
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/YNnn1nGDhH
— ESPN (@espn) September 11, 2022
The crowd sang the national anthem at MetLife 
(via @nyjets) pic.twitter.com/XRf5qiYB7c
— SNY Jets (@snyjets) September 11, 2022
NEW YORK: Packed stadium proudly sings the National Anthem at the @nyjets game on the 21st Anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The is the America we love! pic.twitter.com/LhRFb472zG
— Katie Daviscourt 
(@KatieDaviscourt) September 11, 2022
Wow!
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