Another year-end review: The highest-earning musical acts of 2019

December 9, 2019December 8, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments

There’s still a ton of money to be made by playing live, streaming (for some), merch, music sales, radio airplay, and licensing. Here’s who made what in 2019 as calculated by Forbes (all figures in US dollars):

Taylor Swift: $185 million
Kanye West: $150 million
Ed Sheeran: $110 million
The Eagles: $100 million
Elton John: $84 million
Jay-Z: $81 million (tie)
Beyonce: $81 million (tie)
Drake: $75 million
Diddy: $70 million
Metallica: $68.5 million

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is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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