Taylor Swift named as the highest paid woman in music

J.G. Taruc

November 3, 2016

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  Forbes has named American pop superstar Taylor Swift as the highest-paid female artist in music today, topping Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Women in Music according to Billboard.

  Swift has amassed over $200 million after a plethora of endorsements, business partnerships and top-grossing tours, like her most recent 1989 tour.

  The ‘Wildest Dreams’ singer soars to the top of the list with $170 million, replacing Katy Perry at no. 1 on the ranking.

  British singer Adele places second with $80.5 million, followed by Madonna with $76.5 million. Rihanna takes the fourth spot with $75 million and Beyonce lands at five with $54 million.

  Check out the top ten highest paid females in music below.

  10. Celine Dion, $27 million
  9. Shania Twain, $27.5 million
  8. Britney Spears, $30.5 million
  7. Jennifer Lopez, $39.5 million
  6. Katy Perry, $41 million
  5. Beyonce, $54 million
  4. Rihanna, $75 million
  3. Madonna, $76.5 million
  2. Adele, $80 million
  1. Taylor Swift, $170 million

   

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