Forbes released its 2019 list of the top 10 highest-paid women in music on Monday, and Taylor Swift secured the no. 1 spot, follow by Beyonce , Rihanna, Katy Perry, Pink, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Shakira.
According to the magazine, Taylor Swift raked in about $185 million in pretax earnings over the past year due to her Reputation Tour, which reportedly grossed $266 million. In addition, Swift formed a “nine-figure deal” with Universal Republic Records, and her new album, Lover, became the United States’ top-selling album of 2019 just days after its release.
This should come as no surprise to her fans. Last month, Forbes named the “ME!” star 2019’s highest-paid celebrity overall.
10. Shakira
Earnings: $35 million
9. Celine Dion
Earnings: $37.5 million
8. Lady Gaga
Earnings: $39.5 million
7. Jennifer Lopez
Earnings: $43 million
6. Ariana Grande
Earnings: $48 million
5. P!nk
Earnings: $57 million
4. Katy Perry
Earnings: $57.5 million
3. Rihanna
Earnings: $62 million
2. Beyoncé
Earnings: $81 million
1. Taylor Swift
Earnings: $185 million
