Senior Charts/Data Analyst -- Streaming Services & Rock
Kevin Rutherford is a Senior Charts/Data Analyst at Billboard. He specializes in the intersection of music and sports, covering topics such as the music business, entertainment news, and competitive sports. His work has been featured in notable publications including The Sofia Globe, Miami Herald, MSN, and Yahoo News.
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Kevin Rutherford covers a mix of sports and entertainment news, with a focus on auto racing (NASCAR, ARCA) as well as music-related topics. His coverage includes press releases, private sector announcements, event coverage, and data citations.
For pitching to Kevin, consider offering exclusive insights or interviews related to the latest developments in NASCAR and ARCA. This could include analysis of rule changes or behind-the-scenes perspectives from industry insiders.
In addition to the sports topics covered, Kevin also delves into music and Billboard chart-related stories. If you have unique access to musicians or insider knowledge about the music industry that aligns with his coverage areas, this might be an effective angle for outreach.
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Carson Kvapil will remain with JR Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, JRM announced Aug. 27.
By: Kevin Rutherford
Trending on Billboard For the second month in a row, Taylor Swift 's Toy Story 5 contribution “I Knew It, I Knew You” is No. 1 on Billboard 's Top Movie Songs chart, powered by Tunefind
Brandon Jones will be back with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2027 in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, the team revealed Aug. 27.
By: Kevin Rutherford
Trending on Billboard The Warning notches a record-setting No. 1 on Billboard 's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart dated Sept. 5, with “Kerosene” rising to the top of the survey.
Dolly Parton Aug. 25 death In the Aug. 21-27 tracking period, Parton's music was streamed 116.7 million times in the U.S., up from 9.4 million streams the previous week (Aug. 14-20).
Corey Heim will have Fleetio sponsorship throughout his maiden full-time NASCAR Cup Series season in 2027, 23XI Racing announced Sept. 1.
McKee won last week's race at the track.
The second dirt race of ARCA's 2026 season is here.
John Hunter Nemechek will not be back at Legacy Motor Club after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, the team announced Sept. 2.
The Warning Mastodon Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums The Warning's Everything's Falling bows atop the list with 32,000 equivalent album units
