[twitter style=”vertical” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button”] [google_plusone size=”standard” annotation=”none” language=”English (UK)”] Country singer Taylor Swift earned more than any other pop act last year. According toBillboard, 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