Richest Women in Music

Forbes recently released its list of the richest women in music. They based their stats on earnings (versus net worth, which would be the true measure of wealth) between June 2006 and June 2007. Earnings included money received from "concert grosses, merchandising revenue, album sales and other revenue from clothing lines, fragrance deals and endorsements." Here's the resulting list:

• Madonna - $72 million
• Barbra Streisand - $60 million
• Celine Dion - $45 million
• Shakira - $38 million
• Beyonce - $27 million
• Gwen Stefani - $26 million
• Christina Aguilera - $20 million
• Faith Hill - $19 million
• The Dixie Chicks - $18 million
• Mariah Carey - $13 million
• Hilary Duff - $12 million
• Avril Lavigne - $12 million
• Martina McBride - $12 million
• Britney Spears - $8 million
• Carrie Underwood - $7 million
• Nelly Furtado - $7 million
• Fergie - $6 million
• Jennifer Lopez - $6 million
• Sheryl Crow - $6 million
• Norah Jones - $5.5 million

One question: Where in the blazes is Hannah Montana??????!!!! ;-)

Comments

[Mrs.W]

Disney might not pay her that much. That wouldn't be too much of a surprise.

[Rhea]

Composers are not on the list. I am willing to bet Diane Warren, a huge hitmaker, is high on the list.

[Lolita]

Perhaps the richest 15 year old in music??

[Kevin]

Billy Ray takes all her money.

My niece loves Miley Cyrus. I think she would not be on the list because of the timeframe 06-07 .Next year she will problably be there with her show, touring, movies and product sales.

[Adam]

It's probably not Miley Cyrus' money yet. Gotta be 18 before you can claim any of your own money.

[Hawkmoon Nine]

Why do they have "The Dixie Chicks - $18 million" when everyone else is individuals. The "chicks" have to split this 3 ways, so shouldn't they be listed at $6 million each?

[Nicole]

I came here to make the same comment that Hawkmoon made.