Feb 25, 2025

Forbes 8 Richest Female Musicians

Kuhu Verma

8. Katy Perry ($350 million)

She reportedly sold her album for $225 million in 2023 and as a judge on American Idol, she reportedly earned $25 million per season.

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8. Dolly Parton ($450 million)

Majority of her earnings come from Dollywood, a theme park and the estimated $150 million value of her music catalog.

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7. Barbra Streisand ($460 million)

She has published a nearly thousand-page memoir last year.

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6. Celine Dion ($550 million)

She owns multiple concert residencies across Las Vegas - her major source of revenue.

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4. Beyonce ($760 million)

She moved up a rank after her Renaissance World Tour which earned her $100 million

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3. Madonna ($850 million)

Just behind billionaire status, she is one of the world’s top touring artists with more than $1.6 billion in total gross

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2. Rihanna ( $1.4 billion)

Her wealth comes from her brand, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty companies rather than her music catalog.

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1. Taylor Swift ($1.6 billion)

She was already a Forbes Billionaire in October 2024. Her Eras Tour alone has grossed nearly $2 billion in ticket sales.

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