Ingrid Andress is an American country music singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt lyrics and crossover appeal. Her breakthrough single, "More Hearts Than Mine," reached the Billboard Hot 100, while "Wishful Drinking" marked her second entry on the chart. Andress has released two albums, "Lady Like" and "Good Person," showcasing her songwriting talents. Beyond her solo work, she has co-written songs for other artists, including Charli XCX.
September 21, 1991: Ingrid Andress is Born
Ingrid Elizabeth Andress was born on September 21, 1991. This marks the beginning of her life and eventual career in country music.
2013: Completes Degree and Begins Mentorship
Ingrid Andress finished her degree in 2013 and subsequently began a mentorship with her former Berklee teacher and renowned pop songwriter, Kara DioGuardi.
2014: Signs Publishing Deal
Ingrid Andress signed a publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music and Arthouse Entertainment in 2014, marking a significant step in her professional songwriting career.
2017: Songwriting Success with "Boys"
Ingrid Andress co-wrote the song "Boys," which was recorded by Charli XCX in 2017.
July 2018: Signs with Warner Nashville and Atlantic Records
In July 2018, Ingrid Andress secured a recording contract with Warner Nashville and Atlantic Records, setting the stage for her solo career.
2018: Co-writes "Conflicted" for Halestorm
In 2018, Ingrid Andress co-wrote the song "Conflicted," which was recorded by the rock band Halestorm.
February 2019: Releases Debut Single "Lady Like"
Ingrid Andress released her debut single, "Lady Like," in February 2019. The song performed well, achieving a top ten debut on Top Country Albums.
April 2019: "More Hearts Than Mine" Chart Success
Ingrid Andress's single, "More Hearts Than Mine," achieved significant chart success in April 2019, reaching the top five on both the American and Canadian country airplay charts.
2019: "More Hearts Than Mine" Breakthrough
In 2019, Ingrid Andress released "More Hearts Than Mine," a single that became a breakthrough success, reaching the top five on American and Canadian country airplay charts.
2019: Co-writes "Girl in the Mirror" for Bebe Rexha
Ingrid Andress further showcased her songwriting talents in 2019 by co-writing "Girl in the Mirror" for Bebe Rexha.
March 27, 2020: Releases Debut Album "Lady Like"
Ingrid Andress's debut studio album, "Lady Like," was released on March 27, 2020, through Warner Music Nashville.
April 2020: Tops Billboard Emerging Artists Chart
Ingrid Andress reached the number one spot on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart in April 2020, signifying her rising prominence in the music industry.
July 2020: Releases "The Stranger"
Ingrid Andress released the single "The Stranger" in July 2020, which peaked at number 49 on Country Airplay.
October 2, 2020: Releases Deluxe Edition of "Lady Like"
Ingrid Andress released a deluxe edition of her debut album, "Lady Like," on October 2, 2020.
2020: Relationship Changes Amidst Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Ingrid Andress experienced significant changes in her personal life, ending a six-year relationship and beginning a new one.
2020: Debut Album and Chart Success
Ingrid Andress achieved several milestones in 2020, including the release of her debut album "Lady Like" on March 27th. The album performed well, becoming one of Billboard’s Top 10 Best Country Albums of the year and setting streaming records. She also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart in April 2020.
August 2021: Releases "Wishful Drinking" with Sam Hunt
August 2021 saw the release of "Wishful Drinking," a collaborative single by Ingrid Andress and Sam Hunt. The song became popular, peaking at number 4 on Country Airplay, and was later included as a bonus track on Andress's second album, "Good Person."
2021: "Wishful Drinking" Collaboration and Grammy Nomination
August 2021 marked the release of "Wishful Drinking," a collaboration between Ingrid Andress and Sam Hunt. The song achieved success, peaking at number 4 on Country Airplay. "Wishful Drinking" also led to Andress's 4th Grammy Award nomination.
2022: "Good Person" Album Release
Ingrid Andress released her second album, titled "Good Person," in 2022.
July 15, 2024: Performs National Anthem at MLB Home Run Derby
Ingrid Andress performed the national anthem at the 2024 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby on July 15, 2024. The performance, however, was met with widespread criticism from online audiences and professional critics, with many deeming it underwhelming.