Music is something that almost everyone enjoys, and there are many different genres to choose from depending on your mood.
Great music has been created by many great musicians around the world. Musicians make a lot of money from their live shows and recordings.
Some musicians are well-known in their own countries and around the world, and their reputation and popularity have grown over time as a result of the music they have created, which has reached the widest possible audience.
Here are the top eleven wealthiest artists in the world, who have made significant contributions to the music industry over the years and continue to do so:
1. Rihanna Fenty (net worth: $1.7 billion)
Rihanna’s net worth is estimated at a whopping $1.7 billion. That figure comes courtesy of Forbes, which declared in an August 4, 2021 headline, “Fenty’s Fortune: Rihanna Is Now Officially a Billionaire.”
2. Paul McCartney (net worth: $1.2 billion)
Paul McCartney is still the richest of the richest rock stars ever, according to Money Inc., with a net worth of $1.2 billion. How did he pull it off? Of course, being one half of the most successful songwriting duo in music history helps: he still receives royalties from those hit songs from decades ago.
He has 18 Grammys and a knighthood to his name, not to mention all the other awards and accolades, in addition to his work with the Beatles. He has also had great commercial success with Wings and as a solo artist: he has 18 Grammys and a knighthood to his name, not to mention all the other awards and accolades. He also owns the rights to popular musicals like Grease and Annie, as well as a large music publishing portfolio.
3. Madonna (net worth: $850 million)
Madonna’s net worth is estimated to be $850 million by Celebrity Net Worth, making her one of the wealthiest self-made women in the United States. She rose to prominence in the 1980s and has since ruled the pop charts. She is the all-time bestselling female recording artist, according to Guinness World Records. Her tours are legendary, and she is also the all-time highest-grossing solo touring performer. Her cinematic career has been defined by box office disappointments as well as a Golden Globe nomination. She is also a successful businesswoman, with a record company, clothing lines, children’s books, film production, fitness clubs, and rich endorsement deals.
4. Celine Dion (net worth: $800 million)
According to Wealthy Gorilla, Celine Dion has a net worth of $800 million as of 2020. Originally known mainly in Canada, where she had some success with French-language albums, she learned how to speak English and signed with Epic Records in the US.
5. Bono (net worth: $700 million)
Bono has become one of Ireland’s most recognised persons as the vocalist of U2. He’s amassed a sizable fortune from the band and other musical endeavours. He has, nevertheless, amassed enormous wealth through astute investments, notably one in Facebook.
He co-owns the Clarence Hotel in Dublin, sits on the board of Elevation Partners, a private equity business, and has a sizable real estate portfolio. He is worth $700 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
6. Dolly Parton (net worth: $650 million)
Dolly Parton worked her way up from poverty to become a superstar with a net worth of $650 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. How did she pull it off? There were the record-breaking amount of hit albums, the nine Grammys, three American Music Prizes, and several other awards, the more than 3,000 songs she’s written, the acting career, and the film and television production firm. The Dollywood theme parks are also available. The singer, on the other hand, hasn’t forgotten her beginnings and is regarded as one of the world’s most giving millionaires.
7. Elton John (net worth: $500 million)
Before opting to pursue a career as a performer, Elton John began writing songs for other musicians and worked as a session musician. His second album, which included the smash “Your Song,” launched him to prominence in 1970, and he went on to become one of the most successful artists of all time.
He has received numerous prizes, including five Grammys, an Oscar, a Tony, and a Golden Globe, and is known for a level of flamboyance that Lady Gaga can only dream of. Gorilla claims to be worth $500 million.
8. Mick Jagger (net worth: $500 million)
“If you believe Mick Jagger will still be doing the whole rock star thing at age fifty, well, then you are horribly, sorely mistaken,” one of the characters in the film Almost Famous remarks. Even though he’s a great-grandfather now, the legendary Rolling Stones frontman is still going strong and shows no signs of slowing down. Mick Jagger’s net worth is estimated to be $500 million by Celebrity Net Worth. He has a reasonably successful solo career in addition to his work with the Stones, and he also appears in and produces films.
9. Gloria Estefan (net worth: $500 million)
Gloria Estefan was one of the biggest artists of the 1980s with her band Miami Sound Machine. Then, in 1990, she shattered her spine when the tour bus she was riding collided with a truck. Despite being told she would never walk again, she persisted and returned the following year.
10. Bruce Springsteen (net worth: $500 million)
Barack Obama has said about Bruce Springsteen: “I am the president. He is the Boss.” The rocker, who has been actively performing for more than 50 years and recorded his first album in 1973, has 20 Grammys, a Tony, an Oscar, five MTV Video Music Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom to his name.
11. Beyoncé (net worth: $500 million)
Beyoncé has come a long way since her initial appearances on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Queen Bey, a former member of Destiny’s Child, has worked hard to become one of the most successful singers in the world. She’s also started a number of businesses, including her own fashion and fragrance lines, as well as holding stock in her husband Jay-Tidal Z’s streaming service. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Beyoncé is worth $500 million.