Monday, March 10, 2014 11:41am ET by Newsdesk
Taylor Swift tops Billboard list of music's biggest earnersTaylor 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:
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