Kortney Hause hopes for NHS music hit
Kortney Hause has opened up on his ambition to raise funds for NHS heroes – and perhaps make a bit of music history along the way.
The Villa defender today became the first professional footballer in more than two decades to release a record when his debut single, Worth It, was made available for download. No player has ever reached No.1 but while being a chart topper was a childhood dream for music-mad Hause, his sole focus now is charity and raising as much money as possible for those fighting the coronavirus on the frontline.
All proceeds from downloads and sales of Worth It will go to NHS charities. Hause said: “I know a few people personally who have been directly affected by the virus.
“One of my friend’s mum works for the NHS so I know what these heroes are going through right now. It’s not a great time at all.
“I have been blessed with a decent singing voice and I have a decent following with football. Music is something I enjoy so I thought why not do something I enjoy doing and hopefully make some money for the NHS and show my support?”
Former Wolves centre-back Hause, who is one of seven brothers, recalls how his passion for music stems from singing with his siblings while growing up in Essex. Worth It, which has been released under the 24-year-old’s performing name Korts, was created in the recording studio built into his home.
Hause is the first player since Andy Cole in 1999 to release a solo record. While some teams have hit the No.1 spot, the closest any player has come to reaching the top of the charts on their own was Paul Gascoigne in 1990, when his version of Fog on the Tyne climbed as high as No.2.
Hause said: “Get to No,1? Who knows? I’d be buzzing off that, it would be something to achieve. Football is my first love and has been since I was young. I’ve got dreams and ambitions about where I want to go in football. I want to achieve things in football first – music is a hobby of mine. Some players go to their golf club, I like going to the studio and catching the vibe, it’s my hobby.
“Football songs have a bad reputation but there are some good ones. The Liverpool song and the John Barnes rap was alright.”
Hause claims his single been given the seal of approval by his Villa team-mates.
He added: “I’ve sent the full track to a few of them and all of them love it to be fair. They’ve enjoyed it.
“They know I like my music anyway because I’m literally with them every single day and I’m always singing in the changing room or even the gym while I’m working out. I always have a little sing-along to my music.
“As players we’ve got a platform for ourselves and we’re fortunate to be in the position we are. So when an organisation like the NHS needs help we need to stand up and help. Footballers have been doing that and the more the better – everyone comes together and if my single helps, then good.”
Worth It is available to download on Spotify and Apple Music.
