The top ten Artists in our list earned an insane total of $1.4 billion
last year. Almost half of that sweet coin was brought in by Dr. Dre – he wasn’t kidding when he said “You never been on a ride like this befo'”.
To form this list of the top paid musicians, we considered income from recorded music,
merchandise sales, touring, endorsements, publishing and other ventures. The earnings were calculated from
June 2013 to June 2014 and based on data from Wikipedia, the RIAA and Nielsen, Pollstar, managers, some artists themselves as well as general internet research. Please let us know if you find any errors.
Dr Dre did not sit with us this time around (what a shame), though some other
artists in this list did speak with TheHollywoodMag over the past year. There is a very good chance we could see a different line up of top 10 next year and and we wish everyone in the list good luck.
Hit next to see The Hollywood Mag’s list of the top paid musicians!
31. Drake
Drake starts our list at $33,000,000 in
2013. Drake was born on October 24, 1986 in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. Rapping came next for him with the hit single Best I Ever Had.
30. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga grossed $33,000,000 in
2013. The singer was born on the 28th of March 1986 in New York. She is an American
singer, actress and songwriter. The singer rose to fame after releasing ‘The
Fame’ in 2008. The album was a critical and commercial success that produced
global chart topping singles such as Poker Face and Just Dance.
29. Muse
Muse grossed a total of
$34,000,000 in 2013. Muse is an English rock band formed in 1994. The band
consists of Matthew Bellamy, Christopher Wolstemholme and Dominic Howard. They’re
known for their energetic live performances. Revelations and Black Holes earned
the band a Mercury Prize nomination and was later named as the third best album
of 2006 by the NME Albums of the year. The band has also won numerous music awards including 6 Q Awards, 5 MTV Europe Music Awards, 2 Brit Awards, 8 NME Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, 4 Kerrang! Awards and an American Music Award.
28. Luke Bryan
Bryan earned a total of $34,000,000 in 2013. The American country music singer and songwriter was born
on 17 July 1976 in US. He began his musical career in the mid-2000s writing
songs for his friends. His album ‘Crash My Party’ solved half a million copies
in the first half of 2014 which is the seventh best total of any album in any
genre.
27. Miley Cyrus
Miley grossed a total of
$36,000,000 in 2013. The American singer was born on 23 November 1992. She is
also an actress and a song writer. Miley rose to fame as a teen idol after she
was cast in Disney Channel Television series Hanna Montana.
In 2008, she released ‘Breakout’ which featured the successful track ‘7 Things’ and launched her film career as the voice actress in the animated film ‘Bolt’
26. Celine Dion
Celine earned $36,000,000 in 2013.
Celine Dion was born on 30 March 1968 in Canada. She is a Canadian singer,
entrepreneur, songwriter and an occasional actress. Dion rose to fame in 1980s
after she worn Yamaha World Popular Song Festival in 1982 and Eurovision Song
Contest in 1988. Celine Dion achieved global fame after she signed with the Epic Records and releasing English albums alongside with French albums becoming one of the most successful artists in pop history. Her music career has been influenced by genres such as classical. R&B, gospel and rock.
25. Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean earned a total of
$37,000,000 in 2013. Jason was born on 28 February 1977 in the good ‘ole US of A. The country
music singer has recorded for the Broken Bow Records for which he has released
6 albums and 23 singles. Of his singles,
14 have reached the first position in Hot Country songs or the Country Airplay Chart. Eight more of his singles hit the top 10.
24. Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez earned a
$37,000,000 in 2013. Jennifer was born on 24 July 1969 in U.S. She is an
American singer, actress, producer, dancer, fashion designer and author. Her
2002, album ‘J to tha L – O become the first in history to have a number one
album and film in the same week. Beyond her music career, Lopez is has a successful business carrer consisting of accessories, fragrances and various clothing lines.
23. Katy Perry
Katy Perry grossed $40,000,000 in
2013. The American singer, song writer and actress was born on 24 October 1984.
Katy rose to fame in 2008 after the release of ‘I Kissed a Girl’. The Super Bowl
XLIX halftime star gets paid by brands like Pop Chips and CoverGirl as well as her
own Coty fragrance, Killer Queen.
22. Kenny Chesney
Chesney earned a total of
$44,000,000 in 2013. The American country music singer and songwriter was born
on the 26th of March 1968. He has recorded a total of 15 albums (wow), 9 of which have been
certified gold (good for him!). Kenny Chesney owes much of his earnings to stadium shows. He
has also diversified into liquor with his Blue Chair Bay rum.
21. Elton John
Elton John grossed a total of
$45,000,000 in 2013. Elton was born on March 25th, 1947 in England. John has sold
an amazing 300,000,000 (yes you read that right) million records making him one of the best selling music
artists in the world. He has over fifty Top 40 hits. Elton John outearned
youngsters like Katy Perry and Kanye West by playing lucrative arena shows.
20. Roger Waters
Walters took the 20 slot in this
list. The singer earned a total of $46,000,000 in 2013. The English musician
was born on 6 September 1943. He is also
a songwriter, composer and a multi-instrumental. Though it isn’t a part of Pink
Floyd, Walter’s Wall Live tour earned almost half a billion dollars.
19. Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones earned a total of
$47,000,000 in 2013. Rolling Stones are an English rock band from London formed back
in 1962. The very first line up consisted of Ian Stewart the pianist, Brian
Jones (harmonica, guitar), Keith Richards (guitar) and Charlie Watts (drums)
and Mick Jagger (harmonica, lead vocals). Stones are still profitable as ever
rolling about $10,000,000 per tour. We hope these guys keep on rocking for many years to come!
18. Rihanna
Rihanna earned a total of
$48,000,000 in 2013. Robyn Rihanna Fenty known by her stage name Rihanna was
born on 20 February 1988 in Saint Michael, Barbados. Rihanna is a Barbadian
singer, fashion designer, songwriter and an occasional actress. Her hits like ‘The
Monster’ and ‘Diamonds’ were part of the reasons why she earned 90 million
Facebook fans.
17. Michael Buble
Michael grossed a total of
$51,000,000 in 2013. He was born on 9 September 1975 in Canada. Michael Buble
is a Canadian singer, songwriter and an occasional actor. Michael became a
naturalized Italian citizen in 2005. Buble won several awards including many
Juno Awards and 4 Grammy Awards. Michael banked over $1,000,000 per city in his
latest tour.
16. P!nk
Pink grossed $52,000,000 in 2013.
The singer was born on 8 September 1979 in Doylestown U.S. Pink is an American
singer and songwriter. She rose to fame as an R&B artist with the solo
album ‘Can’t Take Me Home’ in 2000. The album spawned 2 Billboard Hot 100 top
ten hits, ‘Most’ Girls’ and ‘There You Go’. Rock on Pink!
15. Justin Timberlake
Timberlake grossed $57,000,000 in
2013. He was born on 31 January in 1981 in Memphis, U.S. He appeared on the TV
shows Star Search and All New Mickey Mouse club as a child. Playing the arena with
Jay Z propelled Justin to his biggest payday years. Timberlake also earns from
his acting roles, a restaurant and clothing line.
14. P Diddy
Sean John Combs also known by his
stage names Puff, Puff Daddy, Sean John, Puffy, P. Diddy, Poppadiddypop, King Combs, Swag or just Sean John Combs grossed a $60,000,000 in 2013. Diddy/Puffy/P was born on the 4th of November 1969 in New York, U.S. He is an American rapper, entrepreneur, actor
and record producer. His ageless tours padded his coffers with cash
from Diageo’s Ciroc vodka. Let’s just say he’s All About the Benjamins.
13. Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars grossed a total of
$60,000,000 in 2013. Bruno Mars was born on 8 October 1985 in Los Angeles, U.S.
He is an American singer, choreographer, voice actor, record producer and a
song writer. He started performing at a young age in various music venues in
his home town. He is possibly the most memorable performer at last year’s Super
Bowl. He earned over $100,000,000 on his Moonshine Jungle Tour.
12. Jay Z
The American Rapper earned a total
of $60,000,000 in 2013. Shawn Corey Carter known by his stage name Jay Z was
born on 4 December 1969 in New York, U.S. Jay Z is also an entrepreneur and a
record producer. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop
entrepreneurs and artists in America. Beyonce’s husband had the best year of his career
since 2010 fueled by stadium co-bills and ventures including Armand de Brignac,
Roc Nation and D’Usse.
11. Taylor Swift
The singer grossed a total of
$64,000,000 in 2013. Taylor was born the 13th of December 1989 in United States. The
singer become the youngest song writer hired by Sony/ATV music publishing
house. The release of her self-titled debut album in 2006 established her as a
(country) music star.
10. Toby Keith
Toby Keith a grossed a total of
$65,000,000 in 2013. Toby was born in 8 July 1961 in Oklahoma, United States. He is an American country singer songwriter,
actor and record producer. Keith produced his first 4 studio albums. Toby Keith
in 1993, Boomtown in 1994, Blue Moon in 1996 and Dream Walkin’ in 1997 and a
great hit package for some divisions of Mercury Records. He is a money machine
boasting his own record label, restaurant chain and mescal line.
9. Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris grossed a total of
$66,000,000 in 2013. Adam Richard Wiles,
popularly known as Calvin Harris was born on 17 January 1984 in Scotland. The
singer is currently a residing in Los Angeles, California in the US. The former
grocery boy is the world’s top paid DJ produces many hits for Rihanna and many
others.
8. Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney grossed a total of
$71,000,000 in 2013. He was born on 18 June 1941 in Liverpool, England. He is a
singer, songwriter, composer and a multi-instrumental. McCartney gained fame
as the bassist of English rock band the Beatles. The singer rocked his way
around the world that he grossed more than $3,500,000 per city.
7. One Direction
One Direction is an English Irish
pop boy band in London. The band earned a total of $75,000,000 in 2013. The
band is composed of Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and
Zayn Malick who recently quit. The band’s earning soared to new heights in
courtesy of Pepsi commercials and Midnight memories.
6. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber grossed a total of $80,000,000 in 2013. He was
born on March 1 1994 in Canada. The Canadian songwriter and singer came to fame
in 2007 after Scooter Braun, his manager, discovered him through YouTube
videos. Despite his despicable, behavior, his last tour earned him the biggest
payday of his career.
5. Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen takes the fifth slot with a total of
$81,000,000 in 2013. Bruce was born on September 23 1949 in USA. He is a
musician, songwriter, singer and humanitarian. He is known for his work with
the E Street Band which is nicknamed ‘The Boss.’ In a tour fueled bonanza, the
Boss justified his name, earning more than $4,000,000 per night.
4. Boni Jovi
Boni Jovi is also an American rock band from New Jersey. The
rock band was formed in 1983. Boni Jovi earned a total of $82,000,000 in 2013.
It consists of Jon Bon Jovi who is the lead singer, keyboard player and
pianist, David Bryan and Tico Torres, the drummer. ‘Because We Can Tour’
grossed a quarter of billion dollars that pushed the band among the top 5 in
the list. Bon Jovi ain’t Livin’ On A Prayer anymore.
3. The Eagles
The Eagles are an American rock band. It was formed in Los
Angeles in 1971 by Randy Meisner, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey. The rock band
earned a total of $100,000,000 in 2013. With 5 American Music Awards, 6 Grammy
Awards, 5 number one singles, the Eagles were one of the most successful music
acts of 1970. The history of the Eagles helped it earn more last year than
Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Kanye West combined – Hell froze over ages ago!
2. Beyonce
Beyonce takes the second slot in this list with a total of $115,000,000
in 2013. The singer was born in September 4 1989 in the US. The American is a
singer, songwriter and an actress. Beyonce performed in various dancing and
singing competition in an early age and rose to fame in 1990s as a leader
singer of R&B group Destiny’s Child. The most lucrative year of the
American singer came courtesy of Mrs. Carter Show world tour. The tour was
coupled with endorsements with the likes of H&M and Pepsi. All the mommas who profit dollas…
1. Dr Dre
Dr. Dre is the highest paid musician in this list. The producer and hip-hop star earned a total of $620,000,000 in 2013. Dre (Andre Romelle Young) was born on February 18, 1965 in
the city of Compton. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats
Electronics and of course a member of The World Class Wreckin’ Cru! Dr Dre has produced albums with many hip-hop stars including Kendrick
Lamar, The Game, 50 Cent, the D.O.C, Eminem and Snoop Dogg. The $3 billion
payout from Apple’s purchase of Beats gave him the biggest single year payday
of any musician in history.
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