Among several singers, there are just a few who become iconic and extraordinary. From legendary to pop, here we have compiled the list of Top 20 Paid singers in 2021 worldwide.
1. Paul McCartney
Net Worth- $1.2 billion
Genres- Rock, Pop, Classical, Electronic
Paul McCartney is the winner of 18 Grammys and has a knighthood to his name. He is a self-taught musician and is proficient on bass, drums, guitar and keyboards.
Box Story: McCartney is the owner of an extensive music publishing catalog which consists of the rights to famous music like Annie & Grease.
2. Celine Dion
Net Worth- $800 million
Genres- Pop, Chanson, Soft Rock
The Canadian Singer is known for her powerful, technically skilled vocals and is the best-selling Canadian artist with the record sales of over 200 million copies worldwide.
3. Bono
Net Worth- $700 million
Genres- Rock, Post-punk, Alternative Rock
The Irish Singer, Songwriter, Activist, Philanthropist is best known as the lead vocalist & primary lyricist of rock band U2.
4. Dolly Parton
Net Worth- $600 million
Genres- Country, Country pop, Bluegrass, Gospel
The American Singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, a record producer is majorly known for her country music works.
5. Madonna
Net Worth- $590 million
Genres- Pop, Electronica
The American Singer and songwriter is regarded as one of the most impactful figures in popular culture and is known as the ‘Queen of Pop’.
Box Story- She has been recognized as the bestselling female artist of all time by Guinness World Records.
6. Mariah Carey
Net Worth- $520 million
Genres- R&B, pop, hip hop, soul
The American record producer, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur became popular after her first five singles
7. Elton John
Net Worth- $500 million
Genres- Rock, Pop Rock, Glam Rock, Soft Rock
The English Singer, Pianist, Songwriter and composer is the winner of five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Tony.
8. Gloria Estefan
Net Worth- $500 million
Genres- Latin Pop, Dance Pop
Cuban-American songwriter, singer is popularly known for Miami Sound Machine.
9. Bruce Springsteen
Net Worth- $500 million
Genres- Folk Rock, Rock, Hard Rock, Heartland Rock, Pop Rock
The American songwriter, singer and musician have been performing for more than 50 years.
10. Victoria Beckham
Net Worth- $450 million
Genres- Pop, R&B
Became Popular as ‘Posh Spice’ in the year 1990.
11. Jon Bon Jovi
Net Worth- $410 million
Genres- Hard Rock, Rock, Pop Rock, Heavy Metal
He is popularly known as the founder of the rock band, Bon Jovi.
12. Shania Twain
Net Worth- $400 million
Genres- Country pop, Country rock
She received several honorific titles, one being ‘Queen of Country Pop’
13. Johnny Mathis
Net Worth- $400 million
Genres- Pop, Jazz
He has received Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and has been introduced into the Grammy Hall of Fame for three recordings.
14. Barbra Streisand
Net Worth- $400 million
Genres- Broadway, Disco
She is the only woman to win a Golden Globe for Best Director.
15. Beyonce
Net Worth- $400 million
Genres- Pop, Hip Hop, R&B
She became popular as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child in the late 1990s.
16. Jennifer Lopez
Net Worth- $400 million
Genres- R&B, pop, hip hop
The American actress, singer, a dancer is widely known for her pop music.
17. Toby Keith
Net worth- $365 million
Genre- Country
He is the highest-paid country stars in the world.
18. Mick Jagger
Net Worth- $360 million
Genres- Pop, rock, blues
The founder member of the Rolling Stones.
19. Ringo Starr
Net Worth- $350 million
Genres- Pop, rock
He is popularly famous as a drummer for the Beatles.
20. Katy Perry
Net Worth- $330 million
Genres- Rock, Disco, Pop, Christian Rock
She rose to proficient after her second album ‘One of the Boys’.
Attempting to pick just a main 20 and a couple of other participants is intense, particularly when there's endless artists that could populate a rundown of 100. Stay tuned to peruse more about it.
