Thursday, March 15, 2012

Taylor Swift is Pop’s Biggest Earner in 2011

Country singer Taylor Swift earned more than any other pop act last year. According to Billboard, Swift made a cool $35,719,902 last year if you include music sales, royalties and touring income.

Rock legends U2 came second with $32 million while another country singer Kenny Chesney was third with $29.8 million. Lady Gaga could only manage fourth place.

Top Earner of 2011:

1. Taylor Swift - $35.7m
2. U2 - $32.1m
3. Kenny Chesney - $29.8m
4. Lady Gaga - $25.4m
5. Lil Wayne - $23.2m
6. Sade - $16.4m
7. Bon Jovi - $15.8m
8. Celine Dion - $14.3m
9. Jason Aldean - $13.4m
10. Adele - $13.1m


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