Earning $35.7 million last year, Taylor Swift is Billboard’s top money maker.
U2, Kenny Chesney, Lady Gaga (last year’s top earner) and Lil Wayne rounded out the top 5 with earnings ranging from $24 million to more than $32 million, according to Billboard’s list.
The rankings were based on the artists’ 2011 income from touring, music sales and publishing royalties.
Of note are Adele at No. 10, the Glee cast at No. 11, Katy Perry at No. 14 and Justin Bieber at No. 35.
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