Billboard Music has released its annual list of Top 40 Money Makers of 2014. Ranking on the list is based on a variety of factors including revenue from touring, sponsorships and overall album sales. Coming in at a strong #1 is none other than Taylor Swift. Swift raked in an impressive $39,699,575.60 in 2014. Most of which she earned on her tour that generated close to $30 million. Next on the list are Kenny Chesney and Justin Timberlake with Bon Jovi and The Rolling Stones rounding out the top 5. Below is a list of the top 10 money makers. Check out the full list on Billboard.
1. Taylor Swift, $39,699,575.60
2. Kenny Chesney, $32,956,240.70
3. Justin Timberlake, $31,463,297.03
4. Bon Jovi, $29,436,801.04
5. The Rolling Stones, $26,225,121.71
6. Beyonce, $24,429,176.86
7. Maroon 5, $22,284,754.07
8. Luke Bryan, $22,142,235.98
9. Pink, $20,072,072.32
10. Fleetwood Mac, $19,123,101.98
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