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Taylor Swift tops Billboard list of music's biggest earners

Taylor Swift has come first in a list of music's biggest earners over the last year.

Music industry bible Billboard have revealed their annual Money Makers list and country-pop icon Swift has reigned supreme.

They calculate that she has earned $39,699,576 (£23,874,370) over the last twelve months as a result of her recent album 'Red' and its accompanying tour.

In second place on the list meanwhile is country's Kenny Chesney with estimated earnings of $32,956,241 (£19,819,090) whilst Justin Timberlake is third with $31,463,297 (£18,921,107).

At No.4 on the list are US rockers Bon Jovi, whilst veteran Brits The Rolling Stones complete the top five.

Other highly placed names include Beyoncé, Maroon 5 and P!nk.

Watch Taylor Swift on her Red tour below: