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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Nick Leitz is back with TRICON Garage for four more NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races this season, the team announced July 13.
The NASCAR Cup Series will see a different rules package for its upcoming race at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR announced July 15.
Trending on Billboard The June 2026 Top Gabb Music Songs chart features a high degree of turnover, with eight debuts, seven reentries and a first-time No. 1 in Michael Jackson 's “Billie Jean.”
Taylor Gray will remain in Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 54 in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series for 2027, the team announced July 21.
By: Kevin Rutherford
Shakira Burna Boy According to preliminary reports from Luminate, “Dai Dai” drew 979,000 chart-eligible on-demand streams in the U.S. on July 19, a 25% bump from July 18's count of 785,000.
ARCA and ARCA East are back for a second combination race.
Trending on Billboard Temper City sends its first entry on Billboard 's Alternative Airplay chart to No. 1, as “Self Aware” attains the top spot on the survey dated July 25.
By: Kevin Rutherford
For the remainder of 2026, the NASCAR Cup Series will have one 50-minute practice session for all tracks on the schedule, NASCAR announced July 22.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on the Streets of St. Petersburg was not a one-off event.
Alex Bowman will retire from full-time competition at the end of the 2027 season, Hendrick Motorsports announced July 23.
