America's Top-Earning Musicians

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Rappers and pop stars may get more mainstream glory, but America's top crooners still outearn the likes of Jay Z and Katy Perry

1.    Toby Keith              $65 million
2.    Taylor Swift             $64 million
3.    Kenny chesney        $44 million
4.    Jason Aldean           $37 million
5.    LuKe Bryan              $34 million
6.    Zac Brown Band      $29 million
7.    KeiTh Urban             $28 million
8.    Rascal Flatts            $27 million
9.    GeorGe Strait           $26 million
10.  Florida Georgia Line  $24 million

Source:  Forbes estimates for pre-tax earnings from June 2013 to June 2014