Richest Singers in the World: Who Takes Top Spot?

If there’s one thing that keeps us smiling and having a good time even when everything else seems to be going wrong, it’s music. As a result, singers and artists are handsomely rewarded for their work. But who has the largest net worth? Let’s take a look!

Paul McCartney Net Worth ($1.2 billion)

Don’t adjust your screens, that really does say $1.2 billion for the legendary Beatles singer. Despite not releasing new music for some time, royalties flood in every single year not only from his time with the Beatles but with Wings and as a solo artist too. In fact, his earnings go beyond this because he owns a huge music publishing catalog that holds the rights to Annie, Grease, and other musicals.

Bono Net Worth ($700 million)

We’ve had an Englishman, and now we have an Irishman who is famous for fronting U2. With this, other musical projects, and by investing in Facebook, Bono has grown his net worth over the years and now sits in second place for singers. He also has a huge property portfolio and co-owns Dublin’s Clarence Hotel.

Madonna Net Worth ($590 million)

As the first American to appear, Madonna is the bestselling female artist ever and this is now a fact present in the Guinness World Records. Alongside her portfolio of brilliant music, she has published children’s books, has a record label, and has worked on fashion lines.

Mariah Carey Net Worth ($520 million)

Back in the 1990s, Mariah sprang to attention as a number of her early singles reached the top spot in the charts in the US, the UK, and several other countries too. Every Christmas, she gets a healthy check thanks to ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ and she has also made money through touring, residencies, and TV shows.

Elton John Net Worth ($500 million)

As we head back across the pond, we find Elton John who is still standing after all this time (excuse the pun!). With classics like ‘Your Song’ and ‘Candle in the Wind’, it’s no wonder Elton is still relevant today. Over the years, he has won plenty of awards while also writing for Billy Elliot, The Lion King, and plenty of others.

Dolly Parton Net Worth ($500 million)

Despite growing up poor, Dolly Parton rose to fame quickly and has earned money through TV, film, and singing. Recently, she noted that she had written over 3,000 songs through the years, and she even has a TV/film production company. In the UK, her musical 9 to 5 is touring and Dollywood, her own theme park, is still going strong.

These are the top six, but there are plenty of other names who deserve a mention for their astronomical net worth as a singer;

• Gloria Estefan Net Worth – $500 million
• Bruce Springsteen Net Worth – $500 million
• Victoria Beckham Net Worth – $450 million
• Shania Twain Net Worth – $450 million
• Celine Dion Net Worth – $430 million
• Jon Bon Jovi Net Worth – $410 million

Some greats in this list, but what current artists do you think will join them in the future?