Beyoncé has dethroned Taylor Swift as the highest-paid woman in music.
According to Forbes, Bey earned $105 million from June 2016 to June 2017, nearly doubling what she reportedly earned in the previous year. The substantial boost was a result of her critically acclaimed hit album Lemonade, as well as the Formation World Tour, which reportedly grossed a quarter of a billion dollars.
Swift, who led last year’s list with $170 million, took the No. 3 spot with $44 million; however, no one will be surprised if her newly released Reputation album and supporting stadium tour catapults her to the top next year.
Adele came in at No. 2 on the Highest-Paid Women in Music list with $69 million. According to Forbes, Adele’s most recent tour (her first since 2011) contributed significantly to her earnings.
Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez rounded out the top five with $42 million and $38 million, respectively. Dolly Parton came in at No. 6 with $37 million; Rihanna at No. 7 with $36 million, while Britney Spears took the No. 8 slot with $34 million.
Forbes' Top 10 Highest Paid Women in Music
- Beyoncé: $105 million
- Adele: $69 million
- Taylor Swift: $44 million
- Celine Dion: $42 million
- Jennifer Lopez: $38 million
- Dolly Parton: $37 million
- Rihanna: $36 million
- Britney Spears: $34 million
- Katy Perry: $33 million
- Barbra Streisand: $30 million
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