Forbes’ Highest-Paid Women in Music 2016

Forbes has just released their annual highest-paid women in music list – and if you were paying any attention to the music scene this year, you won’t be surprised to find out who tops the list.

The most talked-about woman in music this year, is also this year’s highest earning popstar; none other than Miss Taylor Swift.

With her mammoth 1989 World Tour coming to end this year and her album generating hit after hit, it is no surprise 27-year old Taylor managed to rake in $170 million this year.

Check out which women made it into the top ten:

Taylor Swift: $170 million
Adele: $80.5 million
Madonna: $76.5 million
Rihanna: $75 million
Beyoncé: $54 million
Katy Perry: $41 million
Jennifer Lopez: $39.5 million
Britney Spears: $30.5 million
Shania Twain: $27.5 million
Celine Dion: $27 million