Taylor Swift has been revealed as the biggest earner of 2011 by US music industry bible Billboard.
The country-pop singer raked in a colossal $35.7 million during 2011, including personal earnings of $29.8 million from her 'Speak Now' world tour.
U2, who completed their record breaking 360° world tour in the summer, were second with $32.2 million, with country singer Kenny Chesney in third place with earnings of $29.8 million.
Lady Gaga was fourth with $25.3 million, with rapper Lil Wayne in fifth place with $23.2 million and soul veteran Sade in sixth position with $16.4 million.
Bon Jovi were seventh with $15.8 million, with Celine Dion at eight with $14.3 million, country singer Jason Aldean at nine with $13.4 million and Adele rounding off the Top 10 with $13.1 million.
Elton John, Katy Perry, the cast of Glee and Journey all narrowly missed out on the Top 10.
The Top 10 biggest earners of 2011 were as follows:
1. Taylor Swift - $35.7 million
2. U2 - $32.2 million
3. Kenny Chesney - $29.8 million
4. Lady Gaga - $25.3 million
5. Lil Wayne - $23.2 million
6. Sade - $16.4 million
7. Bon Jovi - $15.8 million
8. Celine Dion - $14.3 million
9. Jason Aldean - $13.4 million
10. Adele - $13.1 million
Source www. nme.com
