Madonna Tops Forbes' Biggest Grossing Female Musicians List

Tue, 29 January 2008 22:37:35 ET

Madonna Tops Forbes' Biggest Grossing Female Musicians List
Not slowing down in continuing her musical path despite approaching age 50, indeed still proves herself to be a very profitable music artist. The 'Material Girl' has been placed on the top spot of Forbes magazine's first-ever "Cash Queens of Music" list for banking a remarkable $72 million between June 2006 and June 2007.

Such enormous amount was contributed by her landmark "Confessions" tour, which has been reported to gross nearly $260 million worldwide. Apart from the successful concert tour, the singer also has scored big cash from steady record sales, a clothing line deal with H&M, and NBC's rights to broadcast her live performances.

The "Like A Virgin" hit-maker was followed by other music divas Barbra Streisand and on the next two positions with $60 million and $45 million, respectively. Trailing behind was Latin sensation who made her way to collect $38 million earnings. Former Destiny's Child member rounded out the big five for scoring $27 million of cash into her pocket.

The Top 20 Forbes' Cash Queens of Music:

  1. - $72 million
  2. Barbra Streisand - $60 million
  3. - $45 million
  4. - $38 million
  5. - $27 million
  6. - $26 million
  7. - $20 million
  8. - $19 million
  9. - $18 million
  10. - $13 million
  11. - $12 million
  12. - $12 million
  13. Martina McBride - $12million
  14. - $8 million
  15. - $7 million
  16. - $7 million
  17. - $6 million
  18. - $6 million
  19. - $6 million
  20. - $5.5 million


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