Taylor Swift Tops 2019 Highest Earning Artists List

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been named as the highest earning musician of 2019

On the list compiled by Forbes, the “Love Story” singer made $185m (£148m) in pre-tax earnings from June 2018 to June 2019.

Swift’s earning comes from a new record deal with Republic Records, her endorsements deals and finishing up her Reputation stadium tour.

This is coming after the highly publicized drama between the singer and her erstwhile music label Big Machine Label Group has abated.

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This is the second time Swift would top the list in five years.

Following Taylor is born again rapper Kanye West with $150 million thanks to his Yeezy clothing line, Sunday Service and his new album, Jesus Is King.

In third place is British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran with $110 million.

See the full list of the world’s top-earning musicians in 2019 below:

1. Taylor Swift – $185 million

2. Kanye West – $150 million

3. Ed Sheeran – $110 million

4. The Eagles – $100 million

5. Elton John – $84 million

6. Jay-Z – $81 million (tie)

6. Beyoncé – $81 million (tie)

8. Drake – $75 million

9. Diddy – $70 million

10. Metallica – $68.5 million

11. Rihanna – $62 million

12. Travis Scott – $58 million

13. Justin Timberlake – $57.5 million (tie)

13. Katy Perry – $57.5 million (tie)

15. Pink – $57 million (tie)

15. BTS – $57 million (tie)

17. Billy Joel – $52 million

18. Bruno Mars – $51 million

19. Jimmy Buffett – $50 million (tie)

19. Eminem – $50 million (tie)

21. Fleetwood Mac – $49 million

22. Paul McCartney – $48 million (tie)

23. Ariana Grande – £48 million (tie)

24. The Chainsmokers – $46 million

25. Guns N’ Roses – $44 million

26. Jennifer Lopez – $43 million

27. Luke Bryan – $42.5 million

28. Rolling Stones – $41 million

29. The Weeknd – £40 million (tie)

29. Marshmello – $40 million (tie)

29. DJ Khaled – $40 million (tie)

32. Lady Gaga – $39.5 million

33. Dave Matthews Band – $39 million

34. Calvin Harris – $38.5 million (tie)

34. Kendrick Lamar – $38.5 million (tie)

35. Zac Brown Band – $38.5 million (tie)

37. Shawn Mendes – $38 million

38. Celine Dion – $37.5 million

39. U2 – $37 million

40. Migos – $36 million

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