Forbes released their 2013 list of highest paid musicians. The magazine's list was based on taking into account the concert ticket sales, royalties for recorded music and publishing, merchandise sales, endorsement deals, and other business ventures.
So who landed at the number one spot????? MADONNA brought in a whopping 125 million dollars with Lady Gaga at the number two spot with only 80 million(times are tough for everyone I guess). Toby Keith was the highest pain country star bringing in 65 million at number four.
Forbes' 2013 Highest-Paid Musicians:
1. Madonna - 125 Million Dollars
2. Lady Gaga - 80 Million Dollars
3. Bon Jovi - 79 Million Dollars
4. Toby Keith - 65 Million Dollars
5. Coldplay - 64 Million Dollars
6. Justin Bieber - 58 Million Dollars
7. Taylor Swift - 55 Million Dollars
8. Elton John - 54 Million Dollars
9. Beyonce - 53 Million Dollars
10. Kenny Chesney - 53 Million Dollars
