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??????!!!! ;-)
Disney might not pay her that much. That wouldn't be too much of a surprise.
Posted by: Mrs.W | February 13, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Composers are not on the list. I am willing to bet Diane Warren, a huge hitmaker, is high on the list.
Posted by: Rhea | February 13, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Perhaps the richest 15 year old in music??
Posted by: Lolita | February 13, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Billy Ray takes all her money.
Posted by: Kevin | February 13, 2008 at 09:59 AM
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.
Posted by: | February 13, 2008 at 10:11 AM
It's probably not Miley Cyrus' money yet. Gotta be 18 before you can claim any of your own money.
Posted by: Adam | February 13, 2008 at 02:09 PM
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?
Posted by: Hawkmoon Nine | February 13, 2008 at 05:08 PM
I came here to make the same comment that Hawkmoon made.
Posted by: Nicole | February 18, 2008 at 09:55 PM
I think they should list it by net worth rather than current earnings after all it should be what an artist has earned over their entire career that should count as just how rich they are. As an example I have read that Dolly Parton has a net worth between 950 million to 1 billion dollars which would put her near the top of the list if they did it by net worth.
Posted by: William Blevins | September 17, 2012 at 10:51 AM