Forbes named the world's most expensive singers in 2016

Taylor Swift. Photo: twitter / Taylor Swift @taylorswift13

American Forbes has published a ranking of the most wealthy women in the music industry in the world. Leading the Taylor Swift rankings, which this year also ranked 1 in the ranking of the highest-paid stars.

The leader of last year’s ranking of musicians, 32-year-old singer Katy Perry was this time on the 6 spot with an annual income of $ 41 million.

Lady Gaga (last year she was in the top 10 with an income of $ 59 million) and Mariah Carey ($ 27 million) this year dropped from the rating.

1. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift. Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 170 million

A country: USA

Swift became the leader of the rating due to the concert tour “1989”, the total revenue of which was $ 250 million, of which $ 200 million - only in the USA. In addition, this year she has sold over 3 million albums and has earned herself on advertising for diet coke, Apple and Keds.

2. Adele

Adele. Photo: Twitter / Adele @Adele

Capital: $ 80,5 million

A country: United Kingdom

28 is a summer British singer and songwriter, Adele is the only participant in the ranking who earns primarily on album sales. In 2015, her album 25 became the best-selling in the world. In addition, she earns several million for a concert at large venues.

3. Madonna

Madonna. Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 76,5 million

A country: USA

57-year-old singer this year took the place 3 thanks to the successful tour Rebel Heart, the total revenue from which exceeded $ 170 million. In addition, she earns millions on sales of their own perfumes and clothing lines. According to a recent estimate by Forbes, its overall condition is $ 560 million.

4. Rihanna

Rihanna Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 75 million

A country: USA

Rihanna succeeded in ranking this year with radio hits and concert tours, as well as advertising contracts with Dior, Puma, Samsung and Stance.

5. Beyoncé Knowles

Beyoncé. Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 54 million

A country: USA

This year's Beyoncé Lemonade album has become the sales leader, this is 6-th leader of the charts in her career. In 2017, the singer is likely to be much higher in the ranking. The fact is that her Formation World Tour world tour, which brought in more than $ 250 million, was not included in the calculations this year. The current ranking takes into account data from 1 June 2015 of the year to 1 of June 2016 of the year.

6. Katy Perry

Katy Perry. Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 41 million

A country: USA

Katy Perry has dropped in rankings from last year's # 1, which she won thanks to the commercial success of the Prismatic World Tour. The $ 204 million he earned was enough for this year. Plus, Katy has signed advertising deals with H&M, Claire and Cover Girl.

7. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez. Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 39,5 million

A country: USA

Jennifer Lopez makes money not only through music - last year she starred in several films and the TV series "Shades of Blue", in addition, she has several lines of jewelry and perfumes and a contract with L'Oreal.

8. Britney Spears

Britney Spears. Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 30,5 million

A country: USA

Last year, Britney Spears signed a 2-year contract for $ 35 million with Planet Hollywood Club in Las Vegas. In addition, she released a new perfume in conjunction with the brand Elizabeth Arden and the game with Glu Mobile.

9. Shania Twain

Shania Twain. Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 27,5 million

A country: Canada

This year Shania Twain topped the ranking of the highest-paid country-style singers. As a citizen of Canada, she earns money, being a resident of the "city of sin" - Twain lives in Las Vegas.

10. Celine Dion

Celine Dion. Photo: depositphotos.com

Capital: $ 27 million

A country: Canada

Celine Dion did not have to make tedious world tours to get on the list. In order to earn 8-significant amount, she had enough performances in the hall "Colosseum" in Las Vegas.

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