Forbes has recently released their annual list of the highest-paid musicians in the world and we couldn’t be more surprised. The top spot earned a whopping $135 million this year alone, and what’s more, she didn’t even release an album in 2015. You heard it right folks: Katy Perry was the highest paid musician in 2015.
Not only did she make the most out of everyone on the list—she also made more than Beyoncé and Jay Z combined.
To our astonishment, Adele and Justin Bieber didn’t even make the top 30. Guess it takes more than good looks and talent to make that kind of cash. Read the rest of the list below.
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Katy Perry – $135 million
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One Direction – $130 million
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Garth Brooks – $90 million
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Taylor Swift – $80 million
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The Eagles – $73.5 million
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Calvin Harris – $66 million
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Justin Timberlake – $63.5 million
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Diddy – $60 million
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Fleetwood Mac – $59.5 million
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Lady Gaga – $59 million
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The Rolling Stones – $57.5 million
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Ed Sheeran – $57 million
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Jay Z – $56 million
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Beyoncé – $54.5 million
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Elton John – $53.5 million
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Toby Keith – $53 million
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Paul McCartney – $51.5 million
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Michael Buble – $45.5 million
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Jason Aldean – $43.5 million
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Luke Bryan – $42.5 million
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Kenny Chesney – $42 million
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Bruno Mars – $40 million
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Drake – $39.5 million
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Foo Fighters – $38 million
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Tim McGraw – $38 million
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David Guetta – $37 million
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Florida Georgia Line – $36.5 million
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Jimmy Buffet – $36 million
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Tiesto – $36 million
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Maroon 5 – $33 million
Keep doin’ you Katy. Clearly it’s paying off.