The line from the famous song teaches
that this is, in fact, a man’s world. The artists who have beennamed by
Forbes as the highest paid women in music for 2015 would probably have
something to say about that. First on the list is a singer and
entertainer who checked in with earnings of over $25 million during the
scoring period that was used by Forbes. That is not a figure to sneeze
at, particularly when you realize that the woman who made that massive
amount of money was not nearly as busy as she has been in prior years.
She very well may climb in next year’s edition of this list.
The two highest paid women in music for
2015 have allegedly been involved in a public feud for some time. This
is the entertainment industry that we are talking about, of course, so
it is possible that those two intelligent women are merely looking for
ways to generate headlines and buzz as have many others before them.
Regardless of whether or not those two women do have “bad blood” between
them, there is no denying that both of them have earned small fortunes
since bursting onto the scene. There can be only one winner in this
list, and she has bragging rights over the singer-songwriter who may be
her foe.
10. Rihanna: $26 Million
As was pointed out by the Forbes piece,
Rihanna had somewhat of a quiet year compared to what she has been used
to in the past. The website states that Rihanna played a total of nine
dates during the scoring period utilized to determine the highest paid
women in music for 2015. Do not plan on seeing Rihanna in the basement
of such a list for long. Her new album Anti should
help her cause and then some. Rihanna is also expected to hit the road
for shows that will help her promote her new project and also bring in
some cash along the way. Still, $26 million isn’t shabby for a “down”
year.
9. Mariah Carey: $27 Million
Are you looking to see Mariah Carey live? You may have to travel to one of two cities in order to do so these days. Carey, as have many other performers who have looked to make large amounts of money without having to travel around the world, has found a home putting on shows in Las Vegas. She is also, as of the posting of this piece, slated to be the star of multiple shows in New York City. Mariah Carey in New York City during the most wonderful time of the year? It is only fitting. Speaking of, try to count the amount of times you hear “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on the radio during December.
8. Miranda Lambert: $28.5 Million
Miranda Lambert is the only artist among
the highest paid women in music for 2015 to be recognized mostly as a
country music star. Along with picking up numerous awards and honors
that she truly earned, Lambert has done well to acquire multiple
business relationships. Forbes lists Red55 Wine, Dixie Darlin and Pink
Pistol as three of the endeavors that can be found on Lambert’s
impressive resume. Lambert was in the headlines in the fall of 2015 when
it was learned that Blake Shelton, her ex, was romantically involved
with Gwen Stefani. It is almost as if Shelton has never heard Miranda’s
music before.
7. Jennifer Lopez: $28.5 Million
You can insert your own comment about
“Jenny From The Block” here. Jennifer Lopez continues to be one of the
queens of the music industry even if her touring schedule is lighter
than it was in the past. This is not to suggest that Lopez was not busy
during the scoring period that was utilized by Forbes. She served as a
judge for the “American Idol” competition. Lopez also continued picking
up acting gigs. Lopez, like the previously mentioned Carey, will be
performing shows in Las Vegas starting in 2016. Lopez and Carey on the
same card: Somebody make this happen and fast.
6. Britney Spears: $31 Million
Not that Carey or Lopez need advice as
it pertains to making money, but they could always look toBritney Spears
as an example of what it takes to be successful in Las Vegas. Here is a
fun fact that may make you feel as old as reading it made us feel: It
has been 17 years – yes, 17 years – since a young Britney Spears began
her ascension up the music charts with a tune known as “Hit Me Baby, One
More Time.” How far Spears has come since dancing in the hallway of a
school in the late 1990s. Spears has aged spectacularly over the years,
and she continues to be a top star in the industry.
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5. Beyonce: $54.5 Million
If you are anything like us, you
probably have one reaction upon seeing Beyonce at this point of the
list: “Queen Bey only made $54.5 million over the past year?” That is
quite the statement to make about the perceptions that are had about one
of the most successful women in all of the music world. Beyonce is more
than just an entertainer who happens to be married to Jay-Z. She is a
brand all on her own. When you are not watching Beyonce work as an
entertainer and artist, you are probably seeing her in television
commercials and other advertisements.
4. Lady Gaga: $59 Million
Those comparisons that put Lady Gaga
side-by-side with entertainment royalty Madonna are not going to be
disappearing anytime soon. Fans of Gaga, affectionately known as “Little
Monsters,” have been able to see a new side of the brilliant artist in
2015. Gaga has been featured on the cable television program “American
Horror Story.” Along with making money from that and from the business
relationships that she has forged since becoming a megastar, Gaga also
played dozens of shows during the Forbes scoring period. She is a true
once-in-a-generation talent, and everything that Gaga touches seemingly
turns into gold.
3. Fleetwood Mac: $59.5 Million
All of the artists who are showcased
among the highest paid women in music for 2015 are obviously talented at
what they do. The women of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Christine
McVie, are simply at another level because of what that group has
accomplished over the decades. Those of you who know a diehard Fleetwood
Mac fan could consider picking up the Tusk reissue
as a Christmas gift for that person. That box set is being released at
just the right time. Fleetwood Mac continues to make new fans with tours
and hits of old. The group also happens to be a money-making machine.
2. Taylor Swift: $80 Million
As is explained in the Forbes piece, it
seems that it is a matter of when and not if Taylor Swift will be atop
the list of the highest paid women in music. That “when” could be as
soon as 2016. Swift has gone from being a budding country music star who
was strumming on her guitar to an empire all her own. Whether she is
performing and partying with the United States Women’s National Team
that won the 2015 World Cup or she is bringing supermodels up on stage,
Swift continues to set new standards. For 2015, however, Swift falls
behind only one woman, an artist she may consider to be a foe these
days.
1. Katy Perry: $135 Million
Is there actually a feud between Taylor
Swift and Katy Perry? If there is, Perry has quite a victory over Swift
in at least one department: Perry, per Forbes, made $55 million more
than Swift during the scoring period. Michelle Coffey of MarketWatch
explained Perry’s dominance in this category:
Perry’s overall success is often attributed to her ability to connect with fans on a personal level and tap into what they might be feeling.“They have hopes. They have frustrations. Perry turns those feelings into anthems,” writes Chris Matyszczyk, a marketing expert and owner of Howard Raucous, for Inc. The singer “might surround herself with clever songwriters and marketers, but at the core is her ability to identify a personal feeling that can be shared. And from that she makes money.”
Source:TheRichest
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